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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…