Tag: California

#SixSentenceSunday: Sea of Green Unfolding Ch 2

A Sea of Green Unfolding, Book Three in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. “It just won’t work,” Aleksandra said to Molly, her voice filled with frustration. Xavier could only shake his head and cover his mouth so she didn’t hear …

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#SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging Ch 2

Book Two in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by Lizzi Tremayne, equine vet turned author is her #SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging.  From Chapter Two. The Indian’s Mustang returned Rogan’s call. “Dancing Wolf!” Aleksandra said, and bolted back to return the rifle to its rack and shot out the door with a laugh. She …

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#SixSentenceSunday: OAVS #7: Lena Takes a Foal Ch 3

Lena Takes a Foal, Book Seven of the Once Upon a Vet School series of Contemporary Veterinary Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne, is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. Dr. Rye was our lecturer for Wednesday’s Equine Surgery lecture, so I didn’t have to see Ki — Dr. Allen, and my focus in class …

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#SixSentenceSunday: Sea of Green Unfolding Ch 1

A Sea of Green Unfolding, Book Three in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. March 1863 Rancho de las Pulgas, San Mateo County, California Aleksandra Argüello’s brother-in-law peeked out through the slits between his lashes and his bloodshot eyes widened at …

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#SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging Ch 1

Book Two in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by Lizzi Tremayne, equine vet turned author is her #SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging. June 1860, Echo Canyon, Wasatch Mountains, Utah Territory His blade glinted in the sunlight as he lunged toward her, but she ducked and spun, her own sword flashing in figure eights …

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#SixSentenceSunday: OAVS #7: Lena Takes a Foal Ch 2

Lena Takes a Foal, Book Seven of the Once Upon a Vet School series of Contemporary Veterinary Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne, is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week.   Chapter 2 of the novella: I leaned against a wall in the foyer, resting after my struggle to get to the classroom. When I’d gotten …

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#SixSentenceSunday: OAVS #7: Lena Takes a Foal Ch 5

Lena Takes a Foal, Book Seven of the Once Upon a Vet School series of Contemporary Veterinary Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne, is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. I ran for the ladies’ room and slumped to the floor by the toilet, again. Half an hour later, I skulked back, hoping it was …

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#SixSentenceSunday: Sea of Green Unfolding

A Sea of Green Unfolding, Book Three in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. “I appreciate the Pākehā working so hard to help us.” Tangawai watched the uniformed men in the distance to the southwest of his outpost, high atop the …

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Book Two of The Long Trails Series for #SixSentenceSunday

Book Two in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by Lizzi Tremayne, equine vet turned author is her #SixSentenceSunday: The Hills of Gold Unchanging. “Your delaine will stand you in good stead,” Tatiana said, smoothing a hand over the blue woolen muslin. “It’s just the color of your eyes.” She moved it aside to lift …

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#SixSentenceSunday: OAVS #7: Lena Takes a Foal

Lena Takes a Foal, Book Seven of the Once Upon a Vet School series of Contemporary Veterinary Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne, is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. Mickey’s roan ears, silhouetted against the pale green light filtering into the tiny glade, rose higher and higher before me and my heart froze — …

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#SixSentenceSunday: Sea of Green

A Sea of Green Unfolding, Book Three in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by equine vet turned author Lizzi Tremayne is my #SixSentenceSunday for the week. Before her on the trail was a pair of bare feet. Big ones. Slowly, blood pounding in her head, she lifted her eyes to meet those of …

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#SixSentenceSunday: Hills of Gold

#SixSentenceSunday again, and this time they are from The Hills of Gold Unchanging, Book Two in The Long Trails series of Historical Fiction by Lizzi Tremayne, equine vet turned author. Blue eyes glittered below brows narrowed with concentration, before her sword returned to action with a vengeance. They circled, dodging and striking in turn. Though …

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history surprises

History Surprises you Sometimes!

History surprises me, anyway. As many of you know, I now live in New Zealand, in a place which once saw copper mining, just up the little one-lane road from me. This road’s very straight and level, compared to most of the ground around here! But why so? When my partner and I were out …

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The Great Flood

A Peek Back in Time: The Great Flood of Sacramento

The Great Flood: a peek back in time to Sacramento, California from the end of 1861 through the beginning of 1862 heralded some big changes for the state. The biggest flood in recorded history of California, Oregon, and Nevada started in December 1861 and ran through January 1862. In November 1961, the big rains started-nonstop-with …

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Fifty Miles at a Breath Coming Soon: Excerpt, Anyone?

Hi all, First sneak peek is OUT! Want to read an excerpt from Once Upon a Vet School #8: Fifty Miles at a Breath? It’s here, come on by! What’s the image to be??? If you want to know when it’s out, be the first ones to hear by  signing up for my newsletter list …

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