So Proud!

I'm so very proud for a few reasons right now!
1) For the first time in my writing career, I know the entire plot, climax, and ending of my next novel. I've been planning an outline for this year's NaNoWriMo, and I actually know what's going to happen! I'm so happy!

2) My colt, Jude, gets to go to an AQHA show this weekend. He's not showing, just learning the ropes, but it's a step in his training!

3) I have the most adorable week old niece in the world! Welcome to life, Alyssa!

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater Review

This week I read Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater and I thought it wasn't bad. More than that. It was pretty good! I loved the writing style and the sequence of events. The storyline flowed very well. I really liked the characters of Grace and Sam. Sam was very believable and approachable. Many characters, especially love interests, in other novels seem very stiff and distant. I like how he seems vulnerable and relatable. He's also sort of nerdy. If you know me at all, that's a plus. Another thing I like is actually how blunt it is. It's tastefully not sugar-coated, which makes it feel more real. The world that Maggie was created around these wolves is really cool and the way it plays into the storyline is really excellent. All in all, I would definatly reccomend this novel to anybody who likes a fast-paced and believable story.

For more info:

http://www.maggiestiefvater.com/

Update on Malibu

She's been hurt for a while, and I've been sick all week, but yesterday, oh glorious yesterday, I got to lope her for the first time in two months. WAHOO!! It was a lot of fun! Next week I get to start training with her again. I'm ecstatic!