Backyard Horse Tales 2 Frosty and the Nightstalker (Book) - 2/7/2014 5:38:44 PM
Backyard Horse Tales 2
Frosty and the Nightstalker
Authored by Jackie Anton
Illustrated by Sandy Shipley
Not Just a Horse Tale . . . “Itsa” Good One
This is a marveling tale for children of all ages; horse lovers; and adults alike. Its story is told through the tone of a horse (Frosty); about animals and humans. Wow! How interesting? It kicks off in the late 1960s; Ohio; and takes its reader into the farmland (Hi-Lo Farms). But not only there will readers travel many a journey; they shall find themselves weaving back and forth from century-to-century; alongside varies land fields. The author (Jackie Anton) has done a superb job with giving precise, descriptive visualization of its many characters and scenery.
As we know horses don’t generally vocalize via talk; but uses plenty of extensive equine expressions (body language/movements) to get their message across ─ to another. Strangely though inside this fairy tale, it may appear its reader can actually see clearly and distinctively every single detail - as Frosty relays its story. Through the unique fashion of presentation, the words appear to jump off the page and place its reader in the moment; bringing the whole picture to real- life.
With this structure of presentation (the author uses), it only exemplifies her fine quality of writing style. Using the aid of its illustrator (Sandy Shipley), there is array of adoring pictures that sparks an added touch to this grand ole’ tale. It is so fantastically written and illustrated this book should easily find a place in the public school system; not limited to the library but classrooms as well. To say the least, this storybook is well-equipped with information that’s full of education, entertainment and excitement. This one particular book Not Just a Horse Tale . . . “Itsa” Good One
This is a marveling tale for children of all ages; horse lovers; and adults alike. Its story is told through the tone of a horse (Frosty); about animals and humans. Wow! How interesting? It kicks off in the late 1960s; Ohio; and takes its reader into the farmland (Hi-Lo Farms). But not only there will readers travel many a journey; they shall find themselves weaving back and forth from century-to-century; alongside varies land fields. The author (Jackie Anton) has done a superb job with giving precise, descriptive visualization of its many characters and scenery.
As we know horses don’t generally vocalize via talk; but uses plenty of extensive equine expressions (body language/movements) to get their message across ─ to another. Strangely though inside this fairy tale, it may appear its reader can actually see clearly and distinctively every single detail - as Frosty relays its story. Through the unique fashion of presentation, the words appear to jump off the page and place its reader in the moment; bringing the whole picture to real- life.
With this structure of presentation (the author uses), it only exemplifies her fine quality of writing style. Using the aid of its illustrator (Sandy Shipley), there is array of adoring pictures that sparks an added touch to this grand ole’ tale. It is so fantastically written and illustrated this book should easily find a place in the public school system; not limited to the library but classrooms as well. To say the least, this storybook is well-equipped with information that’s full of education, entertainment and excitement. This one particular bookNot Just a Horse Tale . . . “Itsa” Good One
This is a marveling tale for children of all ages; horse lovers; and adults alike. Its story is told through the tone of a horse (Frosty); about animals and humans. Wow! How interesting? It kicks off in the late 1960s; Ohio; and takes its reader into the farmland (Hi-Lo Farms). But not only there will readers travel many a journey; they shall find themselves weaving back and forth from century-to-century; alongside varies land fields. The author (Jackie Anton) has done a superb job with giving precise, descriptive visualization of its many characters and scenery.
As we know horses don’t generally vocalize via talk; but uses plenty of extensive equine expressions (body language/movements) to get their message across ─ to another. Strangely though inside this fairy tale, it may appear its reader can actually see clearly and distinctively every single detail - as Frosty relays its story. Through the unique fashion of presentation, the words appear to jump off the page and place its reader in the moment; bringing the whole picture to real- life.
With this structure of presentation (the author uses), it only exemplifies her fine quality of writing style. Using the aid of its illustrator (Sandy Shipley), there is array of adoring pictures that sparks an added touch to this grand ole’ tale. It is so fantastically written and illustrated this book should easily find a place in the public school system; not limited to the library but classrooms as well. To say the least, this storybook is well-equipped with information that’s full of education, entertainment and excitement.
This one particular book will make anyone’s list of gift-giving. To the author and illustrator, I give ‘em both a salute – Kudos!
My Worst Nightmare (Short Story) - 1/13/2016 5:39:24 AM
Well written except for one "loose" spelling error. I'm not sure where your comfort zone is, I would have to check your other stories, but you wrote about your nightmare in a way that the reader could identify. I didn't find the ending to be as creative as the rest of the story.
Ron
My Worst Nightmare (Short Story) - 1/12/2016 12:04:59 PM
You clearly didn't have one of those warm, fuzzy near-death experiences. And, if ordinary, hardworking folks end up where you did, where does that leave us?
You certainly brought me out of my comfort zone through speculation. Well-done!
Terra: Beyond 2014 (Short Story) - 2/2/2014 10:50:32 AM
Thanks for the feedback, Ron and Budd, I always wonder if anyone out there reads these little shorts. I made the decision to post this before it became too outdated. It is a longer tale. I have been busy with two adult novels, one due for release in March. Terra beyond 2012 may end up with a name change, and has yet to be edited or revised.
What Erica is experiencing is the landing of an alien transport.
She doesn't realise what it is, but remembers tornado survivors describing a similar sound. Perhaps I will be able to clarify that better in the completed story.
Terra: Beyond 2014 (Short Story) - 2/2/2014 7:55:07 AM
A likely tale, filled with imagination. I'm left with wondering what happened in the years between 2012 and 2023. An earthquake would be more likely the reason for a shelf to fall rather than a tornado.
I had a bit of déjà vu, because my birthday last year, on 12/21/12 was supposed to be the day of reckoning. I never believed it for a moment, but wrote my book of short stories, Verge Of Apocalypse Tales, just before I entered the hospital on 12/4/12 and would've died on my birthday from pneumonia had I not had surgery on 12/11/12 to remove the infection from my right lung.
I don't have much interest in alien abduction as I described in my first novel, The Kaleidoscope Effect. Assuming that other beings are able to travel from other stars, while they may seem alien to human sensibility, would quickly discern that we are inferior intelligent beings that require enlightenment, rather than abduction and dissection. In the last paragraph, I sense that you are of the same thinking, except for the "abduction" part.
I like to give authors a little editing advice. I certainly need editing for everything I write. A couple of pointers…
What I want "from" the family. A loud roar-like sound. In the second to the last paragraph, you switch from third person in the first line to first person in the second.
Ron
A Doggy's Christmas Past (Short Story) - 1/5/2014 8:50:43 AM
A likely story this time of year. Very well written and clever. I wish that all dogs could live like Buddy. My only concern is that he will probably be obese and have diabetes in old age because he eats too good. ;-)
Ron
