As she walks home, little Karen reflects on what she has just done. She has not just ridden on a carousel. She has come out of her chrysalis and opened her wings as a butterfly. She is has begun a…
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The Healing Horse, Ch 6, Scene 2: Mama Watches Over Her Kitten’s Journey
Even though little Kitten thought she was entirely on her own, as she bravely walked to the pier, found the hippodrome, and went for her first horseback ride, her mother proudly watched over her every step of the way. Scene…
The Healing Horse, Ch 6, Scene 1: Karen Reflects While Watching the Water
In Chapter 6, Karen builds a friendship with Pegasus. In the first scene, though, she reflects on what she has accomplished by walking to the pier and riding him in the hippodrome. Scene 1: Karen Reflects While Watching the Water…
The Healing Horse, Ch 5, Scene 16: Joshua Lifts Her Down
This scene concludes chapter five and foreshadows the developing friendship between Kitten, Joshua, and Pegasus. Scene 16: Joshua Lifts Her Down After a few minutes, her new carousel friend helped her unbuckle the red strap that secured her safely on…
The Healing Horse, Ch 5, Scene 15: Karen Reflects on Her Joy
After riding the carousel and meeting both Pegasus and Joshua, Karen’s heart is full of joy, as she contemplates returning to her home. Scene 15: Karen Reflects on Her Joy Waiting for the pale, mustachioed cowboy to take her off…
The Healing Horse, Ch 5, Scene 14: Kitten’s First Ride with Pegasus
During the course of their first ride, Kitten and Pegasus bond. They bring out not only the best in each other, but something supernatural, too. Scene 14: Kitten’s First Ride with Pegasus Three bells rang crisply, and the calliope began…
The Healing Horse, Ch 5, Scene 13: She Let the Tall Man Lead Her to the Horse
This, of course, is where the novel diverges from the memoir, where imagination takes us into the realm of the supernatural, where healing can occur on the deepest level. Kitten meets Pegasus, a carousel horse who will soon speak wisdom…
The Healing Horse, Ch 5, Scene 12: Kitten Meets Joshua and Picks Pegasus
Welcome back! I hope you had a great holiday break, and I am eager to resume posting my novel, The Healing Horse. In this scene, Kitten and her new friend, Joshua, have their second conversation. Joshua plays an important role…
The Healing Horse, Ch 5, Scene 11: Kitten Waits in Line
As she waits in line, Kitten experiences bliss and gets her first glimpse of Pegasus. Scene 11: Kitten Waits in Line Ticket in hand, Karen waited in line. The horses were far more delicious than she had imagined. Their bodies…
The Healing Horse, Ch 5, Scene 10: Kitten Buys a Ticket After Overcoming More Fear
Kitten keeps her perspective on her fears and on her goals. She will not let fear stand in her way. Scene 10: Kitten Buys a Ticket After Overcoming More Fear “Would you like a ticket?” a voice asked. “Don’t you…