Episode 86: On Academic Publishing, Horses in History & Being an Active Reader with James C. Nicholson

Equestrian Author Spotlight Podcast

Episode 86: Welcome to the Equestrian Author Spotlight podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear inspirational stories from horse book authors including writing advice and marketing tips to help you write your own horse book. If you are an author, aspire to be an author, or simply love horse books, then you are in the right place!

In this week's episode, you'll meet James C. Nicholson. You'll learn ...

• What compelled Jamie to write about Thoroughbred racing. He is the author of numerous books including The Kentucky Derby: How the Run for the Roses Became America’s Premier Sporting Event, Never Say Die: A Kentucky Colt, the Epsom Derby, and the Rise of the Modern Thoroughbred Industry, The Notorious John Morrissey: How a Bare-Knuckle Brawler Became a Congressman and Founded Saratoga Race Course. His newest book is Racing for America: The Horse Race of the Century and the Redemption of a Sport.
• About what it's like working with an academic press. Unlike traditional commercial presses, academic publishers require authors’ manuscripts to pass a peer review process.
• And MUCH more!

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