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Anna Stephan, Champion Musher, Winner of The Junior Iditarod, 2019 talks to Suzy Davies, Author of “The Girl in The Red Cape: A Mystical Sled Ride” Coming to Amazon Soon!
Who or what first inspired you to be a musher?
My father was a musher back in the day. When my sister and I were 7, he bought us our first sled dogs from a kennel in Anchorage.
How did you feel when you won The Junior Iditarod?
I was super-excited, and very proud of the dogs.
Which sled dog is your favorite, and why?
That’s a hard decision, they are all so special. If I had to choose one, it would probably be Sky. I raised her from a pup and she is one of my best lead dogs.
What advice would you give to a would-be musher?
It’s all about the dogs. Take good care of them, and they will take care of you.
Have you ever met a wild animal on the trail? What happened?
Yes, a moose attacked us on the trail once. It was very scary. The moose ran up to the team and stomped at a few of the dogs. We were very lucky no one got hurt.
Who is your closest musher friend? How did you meet him or her?
Probably our neighbour The Redingtons; my father raced dogs with them when he was younger.
Friendships in the mushing community are important. How do you keep these friendships when you compete with each other?
It's not hard. Everyone is helpful and supportive of one another.
Do you listen to music when you are dog sledding?
Yes, usually on long training runs.
I've heard you play the violin? What's your favorite piece to play?
I don’t really have a favorite, but I do play a lot of hymns.
What are your dreams and wishes for your future?
I think I’d like to be a teacher.
What is your favorite place in Alaska, and why?
I really like Hatcher's Pass. They have some great hiking trails there, and it’s a good place to snowboard in the winter.
Suzy Davies Books, Higher Middle Grade, Teens, Fairy Tales, Alaska, Reimaginings, Michele Bourke, Illustrator, New Release, Coming Soon, Amazon
My father was a musher back in the day. When my sister and I were 7, he bought us our first sled dogs from a kennel in Anchorage.
How did you feel when you won The Junior Iditarod?
I was super-excited, and very proud of the dogs.
Which sled dog is your favorite, and why?
That’s a hard decision, they are all so special. If I had to choose one, it would probably be Sky. I raised her from a pup and she is one of my best lead dogs.
What advice would you give to a would-be musher?
It’s all about the dogs. Take good care of them, and they will take care of you.
Have you ever met a wild animal on the trail? What happened?
Yes, a moose attacked us on the trail once. It was very scary. The moose ran up to the team and stomped at a few of the dogs. We were very lucky no one got hurt.
Who is your closest musher friend? How did you meet him or her?
Probably our neighbour The Redingtons; my father raced dogs with them when he was younger.
Friendships in the mushing community are important. How do you keep these friendships when you compete with each other?
It's not hard. Everyone is helpful and supportive of one another.
Do you listen to music when you are dog sledding?
Yes, usually on long training runs.
I've heard you play the violin? What's your favorite piece to play?
I don’t really have a favorite, but I do play a lot of hymns.
What are your dreams and wishes for your future?
I think I’d like to be a teacher.
What is your favorite place in Alaska, and why?
I really like Hatcher's Pass. They have some great hiking trails there, and it’s a good place to snowboard in the winter.
Suzy Davies Books, Higher Middle Grade, Teens, Fairy Tales, Alaska, Reimaginings, Michele Bourke, Illustrator, New Release, Coming Soon, Amazon
A Fairytale is about to begin
"The Girl in The Red Cape" is about to launch on Amazon. Hold tight for a magical, mystical ride! The work of Hans Christian Andersen, and Clarissa Pinkola Estes inspired this book for children 8 years plus and their adults. Illustrated by accomplished artist, Michele Bourke, this fiction book is filled with snowy Alaskan scenes which depict Mushers and sled-dogs, wildlife and the beauty of Alaskan star-filled skies. Happy Holidays to all my readers, near and far, and Every Happiness in The New Year!
The Call Of The Wild
I'm super-excited the release of "The Call of The Wild" movie! It thrills me to be seeing the book unfold on the big screen.
Of course, my most recent book, "The Girl In The Red Cape," is an adventure with fairytale elements, set in Alaska. I'm looking forward to "seeing" Alaska in the film and comparing the kinds of snow scenes and settings the movie depicts to what I envisioned when I was creating my own story.
Of course, champion musher and winner of The Junior Iditarod, 2019, Anna Stephan, acted as a consultant for my book so that factual elements combine with my artistic vision, to create a fairytale fiction book for Mid Grade and their adults, with authentic elements of adventure.
"The Girl in the Red Cape" is illustrated by accomplished artist and illustrator, Michele Bourke, and has over thirty color illustrations which really give readers a feeling of magic, mysticism and adventure. She has really captured the wildness and beauty of nature waiting to be discovered in the Alaskan tundra.
Of course, my most recent book, "The Girl In The Red Cape," is an adventure with fairytale elements, set in Alaska. I'm looking forward to "seeing" Alaska in the film and comparing the kinds of snow scenes and settings the movie depicts to what I envisioned when I was creating my own story.
Of course, champion musher and winner of The Junior Iditarod, 2019, Anna Stephan, acted as a consultant for my book so that factual elements combine with my artistic vision, to create a fairytale fiction book for Mid Grade and their adults, with authentic elements of adventure.
"The Girl in the Red Cape" is illustrated by accomplished artist and illustrator, Michele Bourke, and has over thirty color illustrations which really give readers a feeling of magic, mysticism and adventure. She has really captured the wildness and beauty of nature waiting to be discovered in the Alaskan tundra.
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Follow this link to preview the stunning artwork in our Alaskan fairytale book - "The Girl in the Red Cape" Our book is sure to delight children 8 years plus and their adults! What a great way to celebrate the great race and experience a taste of adventure!
Follow this link to preview the stunning artwork in our Alaskan fairytale book - "The Girl in the Red Cape" Our book is sure to delight children 8 years plus and their adults! What a great way to celebrate the great race and experience a taste of adventure!
Amazon Book Review
5-stars for "The Girl in the Red Cape: A Mystical Sled Ride" by Suzy Davies, illustrated by Michele Bourke
Customer Review
Dan Santos
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, the secrets of Little Red Riding Hood
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020
From time to time the child in us revisits the fairy tales which have been there like forever. I don’t know about you, but I often wonder if a particular fairy tale holds meanings we missed as children. The temptation to reread it grows stronger when little details come to haunt us. Such is the case with Little Red Riding Hood.
It fascinated and even scared me the first time I heard it. A precocious (and frankly a little pain in the butt) kid, I began to ask questions. What illness did her grandmother have? Why didn’t an adult accompany her through the dangerous woods? What’s with the cape and the hood? Who was that girl anyway?
It seems I wasn’t alone in my search for answers to my troubling questions. Suzy Davies decided to tackle the revisit and answer many of the questions. As a parent, I could have predicted the first answer: the kid was a teenager. Sometimes that explains a lot of erratic behavior. But the author went further. She had a name: Stella. And she had an interesting story.
Suzy Davies built a modern day children's book around this traditional fairy tale. She has a tremendous imagination and knows how to tell a story. Moreover, she kept it within the realm of eight to ten year olds. So it is safe to share it with your little ones. And, oh yeah, it has illustrations!
So here’s your chance to begin answering all those questions. It’s a perfect early reader, or even a book to read to your kids at night. Do people still do that?
Customer Review
Dan Santos
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, the secrets of Little Red Riding Hood
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020
From time to time the child in us revisits the fairy tales which have been there like forever. I don’t know about you, but I often wonder if a particular fairy tale holds meanings we missed as children. The temptation to reread it grows stronger when little details come to haunt us. Such is the case with Little Red Riding Hood.
It fascinated and even scared me the first time I heard it. A precocious (and frankly a little pain in the butt) kid, I began to ask questions. What illness did her grandmother have? Why didn’t an adult accompany her through the dangerous woods? What’s with the cape and the hood? Who was that girl anyway?
It seems I wasn’t alone in my search for answers to my troubling questions. Suzy Davies decided to tackle the revisit and answer many of the questions. As a parent, I could have predicted the first answer: the kid was a teenager. Sometimes that explains a lot of erratic behavior. But the author went further. She had a name: Stella. And she had an interesting story.
Suzy Davies built a modern day children's book around this traditional fairy tale. She has a tremendous imagination and knows how to tell a story. Moreover, she kept it within the realm of eight to ten year olds. So it is safe to share it with your little ones. And, oh yeah, it has illustrations!
So here’s your chance to begin answering all those questions. It’s a perfect early reader, or even a book to read to your kids at night. Do people still do that?
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