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Two Tewksbury Authors Win Winnie Literary Awards

Novelist Andie Andrews (Eisenberg) and animal book author, Loren SpiottaDiMare, both of Tewksbury, NJ, received Winnie Awards in the 2019 seventh annual EQUUS Film & Arts Festival – Literary Division. The Festival is the leading showcase for domestic and international equestrian content includ ing feature films, shorts, documentaries, music videos, commercials, training, educational materials, and art and literature. The prestigious equine film and arts event was held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Andrews’ poignant novel, Ephemeral received a first-place award in the Equine Fiction (Western) category. She also received a Winnie for her rom-com screenplay, Spring Fling. Spiotta-DiMare’s picture book, Sergeant Reck less: Hero War Horse received a first-place award in the Children’s Historical category. Spiotta-DiMare was a Board Member of the Tewksbury Trail Association for 10 years. She’s also the former Chair and a current member of the Tewksbury Equestrian Committee. “When a member of the Committee told me about Andie I couldn’t wait to meet her and read her novel,” Spiotta-DiMare says. “We’re both Western riders and hit it off right away. I loved Ephemeral. Andie is such a gifted author. She truly understands horses and I was literally laughing out loud reading some of her passages. That we both received Winnie Awards is so special.” Spiotta-DiMare has been writing nonfiction animal books for adults and children for many years. She’s had 20 books published to date. Several new titles are underway. The author’s work has been recognized by the Dog Writ ers Association of America, USA Book News, Humane Society of the United States, and the Doris Day Animal Foundation.

In Ephemeral, jaded romance writer Clarissa takes up riding lessons as research for her new novel. In the saddle, she finds relief from her troubled marriage and her darkest secrets in the company of horses who offer an intoxicating sense of freedom and daring. One part romance novel, one part literary fiction, one part love-affair-withhorses, Ephemeral is told from the viewpoint of a quirky, old cow horse who not only invites you into his world, but also shares his sensible and soulful outlook on human hearts and the meaning of true horsemanship.

Spiotta-DiMare’s children’s book, Sergeant Reckless: Hero War Horse is the true story of an amazing pack horse who served with the Marines during the Korean War. Her job was to carry ammunition up steep, rugged terrain to the Recoilless Rifle firing station and then bring wounded Marines back down to safety. For her valiant efforts, Reckless was awarded two Purple Hearts, the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and a United Nations Service Medal. She retired with the rank of Staff Sergeant.

E E To order autographed copies of Ephemeral, contact Andrews at andieandrewsauthor.com. To order Sergeant Reckless, contact Spio�a-DiMare at author@LorensReadingRoom.com. Both books are also available through Amazon.

Rider’s Pain-Free Back Book

Overcome Chronic Soreness, Injury and Aging, and Stay in the Saddle for Years to Come By James Warson, MD

E E Dr. James Warson—a neurosurgeon and lifelong horseman—says that over 90 percent of the population seeks help for back pain at one point or another during the course of life. If you’re a horseperson, back pain is of particular concern since everything you do on and around horses de mands a supple, strong, healthy back: riding itself, grooming, tacking up, stacking hay bales, even pushing a wheelbarrow. This book provides all the practical information needed to understand the diagnosis, treatment, and pain management related to a rider’s back problems, whether they are inherited, or caused by riding, trauma, illness, posture, pregnancy, or aging. Dr. Warson breaks down the physics of movement and explains how combining two separate bodies—human and horse—creates additional sources of potential back strain and injury. Traditional and alternative treatments are discussed, and Dr. Warson in cludes step-by-step instructions for a do-it-yourself physical therapy plan that will not only help those already dealing with back pain, but more importantly, promises to improve rider flexibility and strength, preventing the onset of a problem. This new paperback edition features updates throughout, including a special section on riding after hip and knee replacement surgery. 192 pages | 132 color photos | $24.95

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