Author Susan Holloran : The Pickle Man

Susan Holloran has acted professionally on stage, television, and in radio. She’s taught in pre-kindergarten through third grade, and has written/ directed a variety of plays and musicals for children. Her first children’s book, Grandma Carrie’s Sandwiches, was published in 2000, and her second children’s book, The Pickle Man: Dreaming of the Majors was released in October, 2009 by Strategic Book Publishing in New York. Susan was a contributing author in Richard S. Calhoun’s book, The ABC’s of Food in 2002, and Celeste Palermo’s book, The Coffee Mom’s Devotional, released by Regal Books in March, 2009. An active member of Smoky Hill Vineyard Church in Centennial, Colorado, Susan continues to mentor, co- teach a writing workshop, and share her love of writing with children. She enjoys fast walks, hiking, biking, and time spent with family. The mother of two terrific young men and one beautiful daughter-in-law, she’s convinced that a sense of humor should be a pre-requisite for parenthood, and believes it has been indispensable in her marriage of thirty years to her husband Tom! A graduate of George Mason University’s class of 1979, Susan received a B.S. in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a minor in Theater Arts.

The Pickle Man: Dreaming of the Majors
By Susan Seeber Holloran


Zach and his older brother, Josh, love the game of baseball. On summer days they sprint off through their backyard gate toward the school field’s worn-down dirt mound, where Josh pitches and Zach runs the bases. They let their imaginations run wild, visualizing themselves playing in the Majors and imitating the cheers of the crowd. Zach’s speed and skill in getting in and out of pickles is admired by his teammates, and soon he is daydreaming of playing Major League Ball at Fenway Park, where the announcer introduces him onto the field as, “Zach, the pickle man!”

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Author: Ann Bowes : Riding For Life published by Strategic Book Publishing, New York

Due to financial circumstances Ann never owned the pony she longed for as a child but this did not prevent her enjoying a wild and carefree life on the small hill farm alongside her brothers. Climbing trees, building dams and catching trout in the streams were all pastimes she revelled in, as well as helping with the animals on the farm. She was twenty-three before she acquired her first horse and this, along with raising her four children, provided her with an idyllic life with her husband in the heart of the North York Moors.

But tragedy befell Ann when she lost a son. Three weeks after this terrible accident her colt foal was born, and raising Danny-Boy, this horse she bred and named after her son, gave her a reason to live. When Danny-Boy was five, she planned a 'coast to coast' ride on him to raise money for Leukemia Research. The first half of the book describes her early years and her growing love and understanding of horses as well as the planning of her ride across northern England on horseback. The second half takes you on the journey itself, describes the beautiful and varied countryside through which she rode, and the wonderful people who all became a part of this momentous ride. How it helped Ann come to terms with her loss and face the future, despite the heartache and pain, with hope and even happiness.
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Author: Erin Allen on You Tube

Erin Allen is a writer and works in the real estate industry. Ms. Allen is currently writing the second in the series of Kiliian Shelleen murder mysteries. She is an avid nature lover and travel enthusiast and lives in California. Another Foot in the Grave is her first novel.