(Ep: 50) From Gallops to Pages: How Celia Ryker Turned Horse Tales into Heartfelt Stories!

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Recorded08 Jun 2026

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#BigGuyBook #CeliaRyker #HorseLovers #MiddleGradeBooks #HorseStories #ChildrensBooks #AuthorInterview #StorycomicPresents #HorseLife #EquineBooks #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram #AnimalStories #BookRelease #NewReads #rootstockpublishing We're thrilled to re-welcome Celia Ryker, an award-winning author whose life's journey has taken her from horse training to writing deeply moving stories. Today, she shares insights into her latest middle-grade novel, "Big Guy," a heartfelt tale that echoes classics like Black Beauty. "Big Guy" explores the life of a show horse facing the twilight of his career with resilience and discovers the true meaning of friendship and community in a new home. This episode offers a deep dive into Celia's unique background in horse training, her transition into a celebrated author, and how her real-life experiences with horses enrich her storytelling. Dive into the equine world through Celia's eyes and discover why "Big Guy" is not just a book for horse lovers but for anyone who cherishes stories of growth and transformation. Don’t forget to visit Celia's Website to explore more of her works and check out the book here. Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/ Want to start your own podcast? Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview? It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected] Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, John Holland, Maureen Devlin, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ https://www.dieboldcomics.com/ https://www.maureendevlinauthor.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!

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