I have to thank all of the following people who have taken the time to leave reviews on my novels on Amazon. As I am an independent publisher and don’t have the money to spend on advertising like the big guns. Reviews translate into my bread and butter, literally. If you have read a copy of any of my books, I would really appreciate if you left an honest review on Amazon or Apple or Kobo or Goodreads…you get it. 🙂 Hugs to all>

	Kindle Customer reviewed One Frosty Christmas (Black Beauty meets A Christmas Carol) (The Holiday Series Book 1) Heart felt story. February 13, 2018 Cute story. My daughter could not put it down. Has some exciting and scary parts. View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com
2.	Don Kidwell reviewed One Frosty Christmas (Black Beauty meets A Christmas Carol) (The Holiday Series Book 1) 1 of 1 people found the following helpful “Stealing is wrong, Hannah Storey…but if you won’t go see Joseph, Bob, or write to Santa, I’ll help you anyway.” December 19, 2017 1) Why I chose this book : Lengthier book that remained near the top of 100 best seller children’s Christmas books so thought I’d give it a read 2) Any course language present : None I noted 3) Type of book : Adventure story surrounding a horse and a girl whom came to care for it 4) Formatting/Editing : Just a few miscues like a word out of order “Why they were being so mean?” (should be ‘were they”)…Read More View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com
3.	Jeff Burns reviewed Peter Pan Wears Steel Toes (family adventure for all ages) Excellent read November 19, 2017 Surpprisingly excellent read . Was not expecting the funny and real life adventures packed in every chapter . Recommend for all outdoorsy folk . View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com
4.	P. Drape reviewed A Filly Called Easter (Holiday) Great story for any horse loving girl. May 14, 2017 Loved the story. I know my granddaughter will as well. View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com
5.	Frog reviewed The Holiday Series: The Complete Riverbend Trilogy: One Frosty Christmas, The Great Pumpkin… Four Stars December 31, 2016 It’s a great teenager story! need more of them! View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com
6.	Sandy Rickaway reviewed A Filly Called Easter – Family Easter adventure novel for horse lovers (Christian, Easter,… Five Stars March 5, 2016 I enjoyed it very much, cause I love horse stories. View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com
7.	T. J. Girard reviewed Magical Manga Fairy Coloring Book 0 of 1 people found the following helpful UNBELIEVEABLE HORRIBLE! September 9, 2014 Terribly drawn pictures. I could draw better and I can’t draw. DO NOT BUY THIS!!! View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com
8.	Jenn reviewed The Great Pumpkin Ride (Holiday) Jenn July 10, 2013 Our grand daughter loved this series (a trio of stories) by Laura Hesse….. I would recommend these books for the 12-14 age group. Especially girls. View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com
9.	Christine Deeterr reviewed A Filly Called Easter – Family Easter adventure novel for horse lovers (Christian, Easter,… A filly called Easter November 11, 2012 My horse crazy granddaughter and I both loved this story. Good to find stories for teens on subjects other than vampires, ghosts, and killings. View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com
10.	darrin reviewed The Great Pumpkin Ride (Holiday) 1 of 1 people found the following helpful the great pumkin ride January 31, 2006 great book for all who love horses and have great imaginations when halloween roles around, how our mind can play tricks on you on hollows eve. great read View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com
11.	Boszenna Nowiki reviewed The Great Pumpkin Ride (Holiday) 2 of 2 people found the following helpful Motivational story. December 30, 2005 A charming, motivational story with a lot of information from the world of horses. The story seems so true that it could actually happen. This is a beautiful and lovely book about children and horses. I will be buying copies for my sister and my friends too. This is an excellent book!!!!! View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com
12.	Tina Smith reviewed One Frosty Christmas (Holiday) 2 of 2 people found the following helpful Excellent book!!!!! December 25, 2005 I bought “One Frosty Christmas” for my granddaughter. I read it first. I injoyed this book, it touched my heart. This book is about a Hannah, teased by the local kids for being a city girl and an amputee. She feels alone and isolated like the old pony she sees on the way to school every day. She vows to save the pony nicknamed “Frostbite” from frizing to death or being sent to slaughter. This was a great read, from the start…Read More View on Amazon.com Add a comment View this book’s reviews on Amazon.com

Had a great time putting together a book trailer for Independence. Independence is a stand alone novel and the 4th book in The Holiday Series. A special thank you to all the wonderful photographers at Pexel. You guys rock! Check it out at: https://youtu.be/7Xbn0tqxO1Y

I wanted to share a five minute preview of the audiobook of A Filly Called Easter, narrated by the wonderful and talented Leslie Howard. I will be running a free Audible audiobook giveaway for Easter. Just hit “Like” my author page on Facebook and start following me for a chance to win.

I am so pleased to announce that the wonderful narrator and voice artist, Leslie Howard, has partnered with me once again to bring the heartwarming adventure story, A Filly Called Easter, to life in audiobook format. We hope to release the audiobook at the end of March.

I feel so very blessed and am looking forward to the finished audio.

The audiobook for One Frosty Christmas garnered some wonderful reviews on Amazon and Good Reads. Here is just one sample:

Dec 19, 2017 Vicky Hunt rated it it was amazing

Shelves: vicky-s-favorites, children-s-books

A Starving Horse and a Girl Determined to Save Him

One Frosty Christmas is a heart-warming story of a girl who finds herself transplanted away from friends in the city, to a small town where people don’t seem so welcoming. Her determined love for an abused horse, despite great personal danger, soon captures the hearts of the entire town. But, will love for a beaten animal be enough to save a life?

Laura Hesse’s writing is both realistic and enchanting. By the time I finished the story, I was disappointed that it was over. It’s definitely one of those books you don’t want to end. But, more than that, the story gives a glimpse into the life of a child with a prosthetic limb. Without giving a spoiler, the ending is perfect. I would love to see this story made into a movie!

I requested and received a copy of the audiobook free for review purposes. The narration is of excellent quality, so much so that I became totally immersed in the story. Leslie Howard’s voice is not only finely measured for reading aloud, but she reads with expression and brings the characters to life. I noticed that the book is part of the Riverbend Trilogy available on Kindle. Hopefully, the other two books: The Great Pumpkin Ride, and a Filly Called Easter, will be available on Audible soon, with the same Narrator. I recommend this story for all young adult readers who love horses.

I am so thrilled by the new reviews coming in on all channels on the audio book for One Frosty Christmas. One of Amazon’s top reviewers reviewed the novel. I am over the moon.

Here is just a sample:

Woot! Woot!  Here’s a copy of my notice:

Gumboots has been accepted into Script category for the 9^th Annual New Media Film Festival June 16 & 17 2018 James Bridges Theater Los Angeles CA.

You are an official nominee and are in consideration for the Best of Category award, Audience Award and/or Grand Prize $45,000.00 in awards.

Gotta love that pig!

I have 10 FREE audiobook promo codes for One Frosty Christmas to give away to the first 10 people who ask for them here. The only requirement is that you join Audible and leave an honest review of the audio book on Audible. That’s it. Email me at RunningL@shaw.ca. Be the first!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

It’s finally arrived, just in time for the holiday season. One Frosty Christmas is now available for easy listening on Audible. Frosty is the perfect gift for parents or grandparents who are looking for a great travel book for kids, especially horse loving little girls…and even older ones, if you would like to listen to a heartwarming story while working out or riding. It comes FREE with your Audible sign up or with your monthly subscription. Hear more: One Frosty Christmas on Audible.