Optimism Made Simple
by Hilary Walker
Price: $1.99 USD. 4890 words.
Published by JMS Books LLC on February 20, 2012. Nonfiction.
This is a short anthology of five true, inspirational stories which illustrate the amazing power of optimism. Coupled with forgiveness and charitable thinking towards those who wish us evil, positive thoughts can resolve the toughest of situations to produce a happy result.
Location: United States
Member Since: March 27, 2009
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Hilary Walker
Biography
Hilary Walker is English, and lives in Maryland with her three horses, four dogs, crazy cat, normal American husband and typical teenage son. She recently became a U.S. citizen.
She writes horse-related articles for ezinearticles.com and the DC examiner.com, freelances, and publishes equine non-fiction.
Her humorous memoir "The Horse Bumbler" and equestrian self-help book "A Step-by-Step Guide to Entering Your First Dressage Competition" are now available in Smashword editions.
Her light-hearted short stories are published as 'Pithy Pieces for a Palmy Penman' and available at Lulu.com and Amazon.com.
Hilary competes at First Level dressage on Cruz Bay (see bio picture) the young horse she bred and trained, and spends the rest of her time avoiding household chores.
She writes horse-related articles for ezinearticles.com and the DC examiner.com, freelances, and publishes equine non-fiction.
Her humorous memoir "The Horse Bumbler" and equestrian self-help book "A Step-by-Step Guide to Entering Your First Dressage Competition" are now available in Smashword editions.
Her light-hearted short stories are published as 'Pithy Pieces for a Palmy Penman' and available at Lulu.com and Amazon.com.
Hilary competes at First Level dressage on Cruz Bay (see bio picture) the young horse she bred and trained, and spends the rest of her time avoiding household chores.
Where to find Hilary Walker online
Website: http://www.hilary-walker.com
Twitter: CruzBay
Blog: http://equestrianlady.blogspot.com
Twitter: CruzBay
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Where to buy in print
Books
Invalid Argument
by Hilary Walker
Price: $1.99 USD. 2530 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on January 12, 2012. Fiction.
Shoppers mob a large man trying in vain to get out of his ostentatious vehicle, which he’s parked in a disabled parking space without a disabled sticker. But they’re in for a big surprise when they discover the truth.
Price: $1.99 USD. 2530 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on January 12, 2012. Fiction.
Shoppers mob a large man trying in vain to get out of his ostentatious vehicle, which he’s parked in a disabled parking space without a disabled sticker. But they’re in for a big surprise when they discover the truth.
Gloves
by Hilary Walker
Price: $0.99 USD. 1520 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on December 5, 2011. Fiction.
Stunning Kirstin thinks physical perfection is essential to gain the true love. Losing a finger in an accident makes her feel imperfect and therefore unlovable. When the handsome Gordon falls for her on the Austrian ski slopes, Kirstin is quick to dismiss his feelings as fake. But in doing so, she risks losing more than her finger ...
Price: $0.99 USD. 1520 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on December 5, 2011. Fiction.
Stunning Kirstin thinks physical perfection is essential to gain the true love. Losing a finger in an accident makes her feel imperfect and therefore unlovable. When the handsome Gordon falls for her on the Austrian ski slopes, Kirstin is quick to dismiss his feelings as fake. But in doing so, she risks losing more than her finger ...
Bridled Passion: A Horse Trilogy
by Hilary Walker
Price: $2.99 USD. 6370 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on November 23, 2011. Nonfiction.
Three true stories. Two of them are about an old ex-racehorse who sheds her bad habits and serious behavioral issues to become a consistent winner, the author’s equine soul-mate and a teenage girl’s savior. The third follows the change in her son Cruz Bay from a rejected, accident-prone foal to winner of blue ribbons.
Price: $2.99 USD. 6370 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on November 23, 2011. Nonfiction.
Three true stories. Two of them are about an old ex-racehorse who sheds her bad habits and serious behavioral issues to become a consistent winner, the author’s equine soul-mate and a teenage girl’s savior. The third follows the change in her son Cruz Bay from a rejected, accident-prone foal to winner of blue ribbons.
Hillie's Story
by Hilary Walker
Price: $0.99 USD. 2300 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on November 13, 2011. Nonfiction.
Living in Germany made it difficult to find a Golden Retriever, a rare breed over there. My husband and I had to fly to Hanover to check out a new litter of puppies. Over the next fourteen years Hillie shared horse trail rides with us, skied with us in Austria, traveled to Italy and America and got arrested in England. She was a truly international family member!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2300 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on November 13, 2011. Nonfiction.
Living in Germany made it difficult to find a Golden Retriever, a rare breed over there. My husband and I had to fly to Hanover to check out a new litter of puppies. Over the next fourteen years Hillie shared horse trail rides with us, skied with us in Austria, traveled to Italy and America and got arrested in England. She was a truly international family member!
How Not to Rescue a Racehorse
by Hilary Walker
Price: $1.99 USD. 5180 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on October 24, 2011. Nonfiction.
The tale of an attempted racehorse rescue behind a not-so-dumb husband’s back!
Price: $1.99 USD. 5180 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on October 24, 2011. Nonfiction.
The tale of an attempted racehorse rescue behind a not-so-dumb husband’s back!
Unfairly Ewesed
by Hilary Walker
Price: $0.99 USD. 2350 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on October 17, 2011. Fiction.
A family’s mission to clear their Golden Retriever’s reputation as a vicious sheep-killer has an unexpected outcome!
Price: $0.99 USD. 2350 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on October 17, 2011. Fiction.
A family’s mission to clear their Golden Retriever’s reputation as a vicious sheep-killer has an unexpected outcome!
The Ulu Blues
by Hilary Walker
Price: $2.99 USD. 6260 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on September 1, 2011. Fiction.
The family goes on a fabulous Alaskan cruise. But far from being interested in seaplane tours, jumping whales, and seals basking on ice floes bathed in the glow of sunset, Grandmum has one thought -- and one though only: finding and purchasing a ulu. What exactly is a ‘ulu’ and why does Grandmum want one so badly?
Price: $2.99 USD. 6260 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on September 1, 2011. Fiction.
The family goes on a fabulous Alaskan cruise. But far from being interested in seaplane tours, jumping whales, and seals basking on ice floes bathed in the glow of sunset, Grandmum has one thought -- and one though only: finding and purchasing a ulu. What exactly is a ‘ulu’ and why does Grandmum want one so badly?
A Dog Named Blue
by Hilary Walker
Price: $0.99 USD. 2370 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on July 25, 2011. Fiction.
When the author sets out to find a big companion dog, little does she expect to take home a huge Great Dane who knocks her over! As a beloved family member, Blue creates colorful memories and captures her four year old son’s youth in an unforgettable sunset tableau.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2370 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on July 25, 2011. Fiction.
When the author sets out to find a big companion dog, little does she expect to take home a huge Great Dane who knocks her over! As a beloved family member, Blue creates colorful memories and captures her four year old son’s youth in an unforgettable sunset tableau.
Cracklin' Ginger
by Hilary Walker
Price: Free! 1890 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on June 20, 2011. Fiction.
(1.50 from 2 reviews)
Working for a school project at a horse rescue facility, Nelson falls for the one horse which can’t be found a new home. Several years later, he visits the rescue center to see the mare who stole his heart -- only to find that Toscana is gone. What does ‘gone’ mean?
Price: Free! 1890 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on June 20, 2011. Fiction.
(1.50 from 2 reviews) Working for a school project at a horse rescue facility, Nelson falls for the one horse which can’t be found a new home. Several years later, he visits the rescue center to see the mare who stole his heart -- only to find that Toscana is gone. What does ‘gone’ mean?
Felicity's Show Flair
by Hilary Walker
Price: $1.99 USD. 5330 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on May 18, 2011. Fiction.
After Felicity's groom ran off with her husband, the last thing she needs is the series of unfortunate riding incidents that befall her at a local horse show. So many things go so badly wrong in full view of the foul Caroline Smigean-Smythe, local reporter, who will take full advantage of the situation to make Felicity’s life even more embarrassing. But who’ll have the last laugh?
Price: $1.99 USD. 5330 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on May 18, 2011. Fiction.
After Felicity's groom ran off with her husband, the last thing she needs is the series of unfortunate riding incidents that befall her at a local horse show. So many things go so badly wrong in full view of the foul Caroline Smigean-Smythe, local reporter, who will take full advantage of the situation to make Felicity’s life even more embarrassing. But who’ll have the last laugh?
Bird Feathers and Horse Tails
by Hilary Walker
Price: $1.99 USD. 3230 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on May 1, 2011. Fiction.
This enchanting collection contains three short flash stories and one poem designed to be read while curled up in a comfy chair. Enjoy the romance of a stranger communing with a wild bird in Lugano, Switzerland. A governess cart ride through the snow to Midnight Mass at Christmas. The antics of a foal as he encounters snow for the first time. And dastardly deeds at the local horse barn!
Price: $1.99 USD. 3230 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on May 1, 2011. Fiction.
This enchanting collection contains three short flash stories and one poem designed to be read while curled up in a comfy chair. Enjoy the romance of a stranger communing with a wild bird in Lugano, Switzerland. A governess cart ride through the snow to Midnight Mass at Christmas. The antics of a foal as he encounters snow for the first time. And dastardly deeds at the local horse barn!
Sam's Silver Lining
by Hilary Walker
Price: $0.99 USD. 2340 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on April 14, 2011. Fiction.
In this humorous tale, devout Catholic Sam gets into bad scrapes without meaning to. Now he’s done something which threatens to destroy not only his career but also his chances with a particularly lovely coworker. His only hope is to confess to his understanding priest and place himself in God’s hands. With the priest’s help, God is looking out for the hapless Sam.
Price: $0.99 USD. 2340 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on April 14, 2011. Fiction.
In this humorous tale, devout Catholic Sam gets into bad scrapes without meaning to. Now he’s done something which threatens to destroy not only his career but also his chances with a particularly lovely coworker. His only hope is to confess to his understanding priest and place himself in God’s hands. With the priest’s help, God is looking out for the hapless Sam.
Brittle Diamonds
by Hilary Walker
Price: $6.99 USD. 76960 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on March 25, 2011. Fiction.
Father Peter, parish priest in England, is accused of sexual abuse. Against Catholic teaching, his sister pays a local girl to be her surrogate mother, and a fellow priest commits suicide rather than face his own abuse allegations. Matt, an egotistical atheist, befriends Fr. Peter, who is terminally ill. Will he succeed in proving the priest's innocence before the pastor dies?
Price: $6.99 USD. 76960 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on March 25, 2011. Fiction.
Father Peter, parish priest in England, is accused of sexual abuse. Against Catholic teaching, his sister pays a local girl to be her surrogate mother, and a fellow priest commits suicide rather than face his own abuse allegations. Matt, an egotistical atheist, befriends Fr. Peter, who is terminally ill. Will he succeed in proving the priest's innocence before the pastor dies?
The Naga of Lyon
by Hilary Walker
Price: $1.99 USD. 5330 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on March 15, 2011. Fiction.
An executive’s wife sees a camel running down the highway towards Lyon, a big city in France. Yet her husband refuses to believe her. That night she and the camel embark on a series of unforeseen and humorous adventures, but still her husband refuses to believe the animal exists. That is, until she gets the last laugh.
Price: $1.99 USD. 5330 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on March 15, 2011. Fiction.
An executive’s wife sees a camel running down the highway towards Lyon, a big city in France. Yet her husband refuses to believe her. That night she and the camel embark on a series of unforeseen and humorous adventures, but still her husband refuses to believe the animal exists. That is, until she gets the last laugh.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Entering Your First Dressage Competition
by Hilary Walker
Price: $3.99 USD. 18250 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on February 23, 2011. Nonfiction.
If you’re entering a dressage show for the first time, this handy book will steer you through the entire process. This new version has been revised to reflect the 2011 tests. Hilary Walker has ridden dressage in four different countries, and her relaxed, step-by-step approach takes the stress out of entering a dressage competition for the first time.
Price: $3.99 USD. 18250 words. Published by JMS Books LLC on February 23, 2011. Nonfiction.
If you’re entering a dressage show for the first time, this handy book will steer you through the entire process. This new version has been revised to reflect the 2011 tests. Hilary Walker has ridden dressage in four different countries, and her relaxed, step-by-step approach takes the stress out of entering a dressage competition for the first time.
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