Howdy Folks,
Two years ago
this week, Camel Press published my novel "We'll Have The Summer," and
what an adventure it has been!
On Amazon today my novel received its 90th
review, 81 of them 5-stars! It has been so much fun, doing book signings,
answering emails, meeting and making new friends. That has been the best part;
making so many new friends.
I wanted to write
a story of an uncommon, enduring love so powerful it could overcome life's
challenges. I believe in the power of love and the spirit of the horse, those
two forces came together to help me tell the story. All I did was fill in the
details.
We'll Have the
Summer connected with people in ways I never imagined when I wrote it. I've received touching emails from folks whose lives have been changed by cancer and how
Mary facing her challenge with courage and determination helped them. How Mary and Sam's love comforted them. And from folks who knew and loved horses like
Comanche, Chester and the Mustangs. Other folks have told me they could relate
to young Barbara and her mother, as they've lived it too. So many folks have thanked me for,
"keeping it real." Sometimes the emails bring tears to my eyes. Thank
you all so much for not only reading my story, but for taking the time to
recommend it to friends, sending me letters and emails, and writing reviews.
I'd like to share
the email I received last night from Terri Peterson that caused me to write
this post …
Dear Dutch Henry,
I'm an avid
reader… reading every night to sort of ease the stress out of my life and
"escape." When I was growing up, horses were a big part of it from
grade school on. Now, in my 50's, I have gotten back into horses after 30 years
of being without them.
I loved this book
for so many reasons. The characters were all so very real and believable...
some I instantly fell in love with and others I took an immediate dislike to. I
could relate to Barbara, having been that stubborn teenager, I could relate to
Linda, having made poor choices in husbands in the past, AND I could relate to
Mary, who was also, in a way re-living her dream one last time, with her horse
Comanche, while feeling the effects of not only old age, but also her illness.
The love between Mary and Sam is one most people can only hope to have.
Then there are
the horses...and I could clearly picture each one with their unique
personality.
I was in tears at
the end of the book but still, I didn't want it to end. I would highly
recommend this book to anyone, whether you are a horse lover, or not... it is
such a heartfelt love story, and with a setting that really appealed to me.
Thank you Dutch
Henry for sharing that story with us... I am crossing my fingers for a sequel!
Terri Peterson
Thank you Terri
and everyone for loving my story! And a great big thank you to all my friends
who helped make this happen.
If you'd like to
purchase an autographed copy email me at dutchhenry@hughes.net
To order on Amazon (and check out all the reviews) click here.... http://www.amazon.com/Well-have-Summer-Dutch-Henry/dp/1603818375/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299981240&sr=8-1
Gitty Up ~ Dutch
Henry
Wow! Your book in on my Kindle but I haven't read it yet. This post prompts me to make it the next one I read. What a wonderful review, Dutch. You've obviously written a book that touches people's hearts and that's one of the reasons we write, right? How cool.
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Thanks Patti, I can't wait to hear 'your review' :)
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