Horse Video and 'The Binder': a Story!
This picture is of a large cactus in Arizona. The cactus doesn't feature in my story, but Arizona plays a (small) role. As is quite often...
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vickyearle
- Sep 19
- 4 min
Sudsy Bath and 'That Morning'!
We visited It's a Fluke at Woodbine on Sunday. There's more about it below this short story, plus a photo. This piece is another 'word...
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vickyearle
- Sep 14
- 3 min
When Your Horse Comes Last and 'Rum'!
The (very) short story below was written in a ten-minute on-the-spot writing challenge during an Uxbridge, Writers' Circle meeting. The...
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vickyearle
- Sep 6
- 5 min
A New Horse! And 'Bingo' (a Story).
In my previous post, I let you know that we were planning on attending the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society's yearling sale. It was...
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vickyearle
- Aug 28
- 6 min
Which Horse to Buy? And 'Dock Spider', a Story
Fortunately, Foxcroft Racing is interested in partnering with us for another horse. As you know, we are partners with Foxcroft Racing in...
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vickyearle
- Aug 21
- 3 min
Won and Lost!! And a Very Short Mystery
I share happy and sad news about Admissible below this brief story. I wrote this very short piece several years ago. I can't remember if...
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vickyearle
- Aug 16
- 6 min
What a Race! And a Story: 'The Lead'.
It's a Fluke won his race on August 6 while we were on vacation. Fortunately, we had internet access and our family was able to watch it....
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vickyearle
- Aug 1
- 3 min
'Drum': a Story, and a Racehorse Pic!
'Drum' is a story I wrote several years ago - another one of those word challenges for an Uxbridge Writers' Circle meeting! The words I...
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vickyearle
- Jul 14
- 5 min
'Cedric' a Story; WindReach Farm; and Book 6!
My story reflects the challenge I faced (and that's what it's all about!) while writing a piece using the words that the Writers' Circle...
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vickyearle
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Barn Cats and a Short Short Story!!
I'm excited to share another early review of Dying for Money: "I've read the first four books of this series and thoroughly enjoyed how...
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vickyearle
- Jun 23
- 5 min
'Climate Change': a Story; and Excerpts!!
Did you miss the book launch and my readings? Well, I've copied them below. And here's a short story entitled 'Climate Change' that I...
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vickyearle
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Money, Money, Money! And a Review!
As you know, the 5th book in my Meg Sheppard Mystery Series is called Dying for Money. By coincidence, a Uxbridge Writers' Circle member...
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vickyearle
- Jun 12
- 6 min
All in a Day's Work and Countdown to Lift-Off!
The fifth book in my Meg Sheppard Mystery Series is stashed in boxes sitting beside me, waiting for lift-off at Blue Heron Books on...
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vickyearle
- Jun 2
- 17 min
IT'S A LONG STORY WITH SOME TRUTH TO IT: AND A HORSE PIC!
I wrote 'Lost and Found' several years ago for a CBC competition. I didn't win, but I thought you might enjoy reading it, although it's...
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vickyearle
- May 22
- 5 min
Horse Pics, LongRun, and 'Ian MacDougall'!
This story was written as an assignment during a creative writing course. We were asked to create a character and then challenged with...
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vickyearle
- May 10
- 7 min
Cover Reveal and 'Scones'!
Yes, the fifth book in the Meg Sheppard Mystery Series is on its way! You'll find a picture of the cover below this story with a reminder...
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vickyearle
- May 3
- 2 min
Very Short Story; A Racehorse; and It's a Date!
During our recent meeting of the Uxbridge Writers' Circle, we held a ten-minute 'on-the-spot' writing challenge. The prompt was 'fruit...
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vickyearle
- Apr 13
- 6 min
Save the Date! And 'Letter in the Posthole'!
This is I'm a Cheetah looking innocent, but she's responsible for a lot of the fencepost chewing on our farm! (Can you see some of the...
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vickyearle
- Apr 2
- 3 min
Fifth Book Is Being Published! And 'Awesome Natural Phenomenon'!
This photograph reminds me of two dogs in my life. We were lucky to have a black labrador as part of our family. She was called Kara....
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vickyearle
- Mar 16
- 2 min
In the Spotlight! + A True Story, and 'It's a Fluke' Has Left the Building!!
I am excited to be featured in Ash Fitzsimmons' Indie Spotlight! This is the link to the interview. I hope you enjoy reading it....
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