Book 5 In-Progress
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Dear Fans of the Oak Lane Stable Novel Series, yes, I have started Lesson Horse (Book 5). I was sure I had completed the series, but after a few dreams and other intuitive nudges, I determined that there was still another book to be written. I have had this idea for some time, so it was, in a way, already in-progress. Since I cannot move forward with the story line with the characters being in high school in Ghost Horse (Book 4), I needed to go back in time to when this series starts - when they are finishing up 6th grade and heading into summer vacation before 7th grade.
You will have the opportunity to see the early struggles Cassie and her family have and as to why she doesn’t get a horse for another year (until Mystery Horse [Book 1] happens). This story starts in 1974, a time when the nation is under economic hardship and the Vietnam War is still happening. Although I don’t make the novels about history, the events do affect Cassie in an indirect manner. I will have fun bringing back Lisa Schmidt, Cassie’s riding rival and classmate, and some of the other people in her life. I look forward to writing sassy behavior so typical in 6th graders. This will be fun!
I also determined that I can write this horse novel and still do the research for the women and art historical novel I have also started. There is a lot of work that will go into that art book, but I have to be honest and admit I miss sitting down at my laptop and putting in the writing time to create another book. I have a ton of garden work to do as well, but I can manage my time efficiently to get it all done. And I still would like to get back into riding again, but this time finding a great hunter/jumper barn to ride at. Dressage was okay, but my heart lies in jumping. It always has.
I am looking at a Holiday 2024 release date for Lesson Horse. May I stay on track to finish it in time!
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I donate regularly to the Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation. I have followed them for years and send a portion of the book sales to them quarterly and for their annual fall hay drive. They always need donations for the rescued horses they have in their care.
Author Kerri Lukasavitz and the middle grade Oak Lane Stable Novel Series: Books written for young readers, but enjoyed by horse lovers of all ages.
