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Elizabeth Sellers

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born

February 24, 1960 in London, The United Kingdom

gender

female

website

http://www.elizabethsellers.com

genre

Young Adult, Children's Books

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My parents, high school and a lot of great books I read whilst growing...more

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Elizabeth Sellers has loved horses all her life. Born in London, England, she moved to a small village called Cowlinge, near Newmarket in Suffolk, at the age of four. There, to her delight, a local farmer who bred draught horses would allow the diminutive child to sit bareback on these gentle giants.

The Sellers family emigrated to Canada in 1966 on the Russian ship, The Alexander Pushkin. On board the ship were the parents, six children, an Old English Sheepdog, a budgie, 12 suitcases and 24 trunks. The family nearly didn’t make it, as Elizabeth’s father, who was suffering from an injured foot at the time, was taken off at Quebec City by immigration control. Mrs Sellers was forced to pack up the rest of the family very quickly as the ship w...more Elizabeth Sellers has loved horses all her life. Born in London, England, she moved to a small village called Cowlinge, near Newmarket in Suffolk, at the age of four. There, to her delight, a local farmer who bred draught horses would allow the diminutive child to sit bareback on these gentle giants.

The Sellers family emigrated to Canada in 1966 on the Russian ship, The Alexander Pushkin. On board the ship were the parents, six children, an Old English Sheepdog, a budgie, 12 suitcases and 24 trunks. The family nearly didn’t make it, as Elizabeth’s father, who was suffering from an injured foot at the time, was taken off at Quebec City by immigration control. Mrs Sellers was forced to pack up the rest of the family very quickly as the ship was due to sail on to Montreal (their original point of embarkation). Surrounded by weeping Russians, Elizabeth’s mother walked down the gangplank in her slippers (she had packed the last of her shoes by mistake), followed by six children, an Old English Sheepdog, a budgie, 12 suitcases and 24 trunks. Nearing the bottom, she was met by her husband coming the other way in a wheelchair that was being pushed by an immigration control employee. They had decided, upon closer investigation, that as Mr Sellers was a court reporter and thus did not need his foot to be operational in order to work, the family could therefore proceed on their way. Back up the gangplank they went; the parents, six children, an Old English Sheepdog, a budgie, 12 suitcases and 24 trunks.
Elizabeth grew up in Ottawa and attended Elmwood School in Rockcliffe Park. Subsequent homes were within the city of Ottawa. For each of her birthdays thereafter she wished for a horse, but never lived where she could keep one. She took riding lessons in Gatineau, Quebec, where her love of horses grew into a passion. She re-emigrated to England after graduating high school (but less dramatically than the trip over!) where she chose to learn to teach riding, which she did whilst living in various parts of England and Scotland.
In 2006 she moved to Knoydart in the Highlands of Scotland (http://www.knoydart-foundation.com/home/) after a traumatic incident in her family life. Knoydart is a peaceful haven in an ever-changing world, with a sense of community that is rare these days. In Knoydart, Elizabeth was given a highland pony called Lavender, and thus finally achieved her life-long wish to have a horse of her own. She also became very involved with many of the residents of the peninsular, and started what became known locally as “The Long Beach Riding Club”. This involved teaching the children of Knoydart to ride, usually on only one or two available riding ponies, and with the help of willing adult volunteers. Elizabeth has taught many children in many different situations how to ride, but never has she found a group more willing, more patient, more interested in learning and kinder to one another than she did on Knoydart. Elizabeth wrote “A Horse With No Name” whilst resident on Knoydart, and the two will be forever connected in her mind. She is hoping to return there in November to include the community in the launch of the book.
Elizabeth currently lives in Ottawa with her two teenage children, a German Shepherd dog called Merewyn and a cat called Merlin. She is currently without a horse of her own once again, but hopes to remedy this very soon.
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Limited time offer, free Kindle version of "If Horses Were Wishes", this Saturday, 26th May, 2012 only. Download for free on Amazon! read more »

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Average rating: 5.00 · 11 ratings · 7 reviews · 1 distinct work

	If Horses Were Wishes 5.00 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2011	My rating:
	Prescription To Kill 3.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	My rating:

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Elizabeth Sellers liked Iulia's review of If Horses Were Wishes: " I'm surprised.I really liked it.The story is very beautiful and unexpected.I like how the book is written and the cover of the book is delightful.I think this book is unique,different and amazing at the same time.I really really really really like... " Read more of this review »
May 23, 2012 03:36am · see review
Elizabeth Sellers made a comment on Tammy's review of If Horses Were Wishes "Tammy This was such a great review. Can i use it to help publicise the book? Im the publisher. Richard Boundy "
May 02, 2012 08:50am · see review
Elizabeth Sellers liked Sharon's review of If Horses Were Wishes: " This book is a different storyline that I didn't expect. It kept me wanting more. I wish there was more to the ending...what would become of Katy? There is to be a sequal and I can't wait to read it. This book made me think if I were Sandra would... " Read more of this review »
May 02, 2012 08:49am · see review
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Elizabeth Sellers gave to: A Spanish Lover by Joanna Trollope	My rating:
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Elizabeth Sellers gave to: A Village Affair by Joanna Trollope	My rating:
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Elizabeth Sellers gave to: The Choir by Joanna Trollope	My rating:
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Elizabeth Sellers gave to: Other People's Children by Joanna Trollope	My rating:
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