Shane Ledyard

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in Wycombe, PA, The United States
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Moliere, C.S. Lewis, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Paul the Apostle

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Shane Ledyard grew up in Bucks County, Pa with an interest in the outdoors, traditional sports and horses. Surrounded by the rich history of the area, he was influenced by the deep cultural values of Bucks County. At the same time, he always had a very simple cowboy-like way about him. His lifestyle turned into a career as a successful horse trainer, horse show judge and riding instructor in the hunter and jumper industry. His writing is charmed with a respect for nature, and enjoys an intimate use of colorful language and descriptions that are unique to someone of his background with horses and cultural influence. Coupled with a romantic edge, his writing invokes clear, passionate images of characters that tend to pursue intricate moral po
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Shane Ledyard That is a great question! I can feel something stirring inside, but I don't quite have anything set that I am absolutely certain about -yet! That is h…moreThat is a great question! I can feel something stirring inside, but I don't quite have anything set that I am absolutely certain about -yet! That is how Sycamore Whispers happened; first a vague thought, then a tug on my heart-then suddenly my mind was flooded with a story which I became obsessed with finishing. I wish I could say it was just as simple as making a decision to write, but it really comes from somewhere beyond my logical mind.
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Shane Ledyard "Tender is the Night" by F. Scott Fitzgerald for a classic, and "Shaken" by Tim Tebow for inspiration. I love books by classic authors, and I am alway…more"Tender is the Night" by F. Scott Fitzgerald for a classic, and "Shaken" by Tim Tebow for inspiration. I love books by classic authors, and I am always up for inspiration!(less)
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Creating Characters with Heart Without Over-Thinking

When I wrote "Horse Gone Silent", my primary intention was to give the book as a gift to a friend who's horse had passed away. The book was based on his life, and I wanted to give her a sweet ending to a horse that had given her and so many other people so much.
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