The book’s out now, and I’ve gotta say, it’s doing okay. I’m hoping it’s gonna grow legs and get on out there, farther into the real world. It’s a bit like your children. You nurture them along and, at some point, you give ’em a shove and send them out on their own. A bit of your ego is wrapped up in them, a good amount of trust and wishful thinking is sent along for the ride, and they carry a big piece of your heart with them.
This literary adventure is not something I pictured myself embarking upon. But I’m glad I did. I don’t know what I thought I should expect, but I sort of expected it to somehow die a quick and silent–and somewhat peaceful–death, spending its decline languishing in the 50 cent shelves of used book stores, picked up by readers not so much because of its story appeal, but because it has a picture of a good looking horse on its cover.
I reckon we’ll see… It’s a big world out there, and I’m sort of hoping that I can do right by Gizmo, and that he gets to take another ride in the sun for a while. Giddyup…
Dear John – thank you so very much for your heartwarming story of your adventures with your sweet Gizmo! In my heart, there is nothing greater than being loved by a horse. I very much admire the partnership the two of you had. Wishing you happy trails!
Hi John,
Thank you for letting me share some of your journey, I really got something from it.
I am, as always very proud of my brother.You are an extraordinary person and never fail to keep the rest of us on the edge of our seats for the next amazing accomplishment.
Awesome stuff, John!