The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon
By Linda Ballou
Gemcie and her Irish Hunter, Marshal, are about to
capture the World Cup when a nasty fall dashes their
chances. While she is mending, her arch rival seizes
this opportunity to catch a ride on Marshal, and to
seduce her young husband. Confused and dazed by
her new circumstances, Gemcie heads for the high
Sierras hoping the majestic spires that captured the
heart of the father she never met will provide the
answers she seeks. She finds strength and solace
riding solo on the John Muir Trail, but a bear attack
ends her time of introspection and places her in the
care of a solitary cowboy manning a fire lookout.
Brady, who seems to love animals more than people,
shows her love and gives her the courage to get back
in the saddle. Haunted by images of Marshal being
abused by his owners, Gemcie returns to rescue him
and fly high with him once more. Ballou’s prose
gallops ahead at breakneck speed as she takes you
along on this wild ride.
The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon will be available
in both print and ebook formats when the book is
officially released in June 2015.
About the Author:
Nothing pleases adventure-travel writer, Linda Ballou, more than seeing gorgeous
country from the back of a good horse. Being a stowaway on a cross-country
course in Ireland is detailed in her story Irish Mist which was included in the
anthology Why We Ride with a forward by Jane Smiley. Her articles have
appeared in Equus, Horse Illustrated, Western Horseman and numerous travel
magazines. The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon was written while she was
recovering from a riding injury that ended her days in the jumping world. Like her
protagonist, she has come back to ride again and has enjoyed international rides
since her accident. She is also the author of Lost Angel Walkabout-One Traveler’s
Tales, and Wai-nani, A Voice from Old Hawai’i.
Website:
www.LindaBallouAuthor.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Linda.Ballou.9
Twitter:
@ LindaBallou
Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Published:
ISBN:
Genre:
The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon
Linda Ballou
Wind Dancer Press
June 2015
978-1512009347
New Adult Fiction