“The Golden Spark” exhibiting at the 2011 MLA Conference

The Golden Spark | Book 2 of The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy will be exhibiting at the 2011 Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) Annual Conference (Danvers, MA April 26-29, 2011).

The MLA is a professional library association that “advocates for libraries, librarians, and library staff, defends intellectual freedom, and provides a forum for leadership, communication, professional development, and networking to keep libraries vital.”

The theme of this year’s MLA Annual Conference is “Get Ready to be a Super(hero) Librarian!”

Book II: The Golden Spark – Adventure Finds Young Horsewoman Lost in History

A fun and unique “creative non-fiction” story for adults and teens, The Golden Spark follows the struggles of a young woman carried unwillingly through the Renaissance, who uses her knowledge of modern horsemanship to survive.

Here is the final publication Media Release for The Golden Spark – Book II of The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy … being issued this Tuesday! [PDF]


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robert Hall
Email: R_Hall@MicronPress.com

ADVENTURE FINDS HORSEWOMAN LOST IN HISTORY

Book Two continues ‘The Legend of the Great Horse’

BOSTON, MA April 5, 2011 | Micron Press is pleased to announce publication of The Golden Spark, the 2nd book of the award-winning time-travel trilogy, The Legend of the Great Horse by John Royce. The book continues the journey of a modern-day teenager lost in history, delivering an entertaining adventure for horse-lovers … and those who don’t know a saddle from a bridle!

A fun and unique “creative non-fiction” story for adults and teens (Ages 14+), The Golden Spark follows the struggles of a young woman carried unwillingly through the time of the Renaissance through early 1800’s, who uses her knowledge of modern horsemanship to survive.

Book II: The Golden Spark is the sequel to Eclipsed by Shadow, John Royce’s debut title which won the Eric Hoffer Award and a top recommendation by Library Journal. This well-informed, wholesome series illustrates the importance of horsemanship in our past and offers a positive message for today.

Available through bookstores and major online booksellers. For more information, please visit TheGreatHorse.com.

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The Golden Spark and other books of The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy offer an exciting adult-level “horse story” for the kid in all of us!

A Great adventure is about to begin…

Early excerpts from Eclipsed by Shadow have been posted on the book’s blog and  Facebook page — and the story is about to take off.

Literally.

Eclipsed by Shadow begins an adventure through the ages when horses were everyday companions in work, war, sport and spectacle …

Our teenage heroine journeys to prehistoric days when man’s interest in the horse was strictly culinary, experiences the thrills of Roman chariot racing, rides with the hordes of Genghis Khan, and enjoys a season of Chivalry among castles, Tournaments and knights.

Ebook of “Eclipsed by Shadow” to benefit New England Equine Rescues (NEER)

A free ebook edition of “Eclipsed by Shadow” is being offered in return for donations to New England Equine Rescues (NEER).

UPDATE 4/21/14: The free ebook offer has closed … thank you for your interest!

A free ebook edition of Eclipsed by Shadow | The Legend of the Great Horse ~ Book I of III is being offered in return for donations to New England Equine Rescues (NEER).

Eclipsed by Shadow won the national Eric Hoffer Award for YA Fiction, and Gold in the Mom’s Choice for best YA Fantasy. The book begins a trilogy adventure about a teenaged rider, Meagan, who discovers a horse that takes her back in history.

“NEER actively rescues horses from a variety of situations, including owner surrenders, abuse and neglect situations, and horses at risk for slaughter. NEER provides sanctuary and rehabilitation in foster homes with the intention of adoption into new families as appropriate. “