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I’m best known for Marguerite, Misty and Me, about the life of Marguerite Henry and Misty of Chincoteague. Peep all my titles.

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Former teacher turned Marguerite Henry biographer, I visit schools, libraries, and historical societies to share about writing, primary source research, and Misty pony history.

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Horse Girl

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Since 2013, I’ve been sharing horse stories with fellow horse lovers on this blog. Isn’t my “pony” Tiz a Knight cute?

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Marguerite, Misty & Me

Young Reader Edition Marguerite, Misty and Me

Misty's First Christmas

Unbridled Creativity

Strands of Hope

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Catch up with my blog:

Chasing Horse Dreams: a Review of The Jump by Natalie Keller Reinert

Susan Friedland2026-03-13T10:38:22-05:00March 13, 2026|0 Comments

Do you love horses with all your heart, but your equine dreams have stretched beyond your pocketbook? Have you ever made a horse-centric life decision that left your family and friends questioning your sanity and [...]

Beautiful Jim Key, the True Horse Story We Need Now

Susan Friedland2026-02-19T12:32:32-06:00February 19, 2026|1 Comment

Horses and history are two forces that inspire me and drive my curiosity. Last year, the owner of Hoof Prints, an online horse-themed shop, recommended Beautiful Jim Key, a nonfiction horse book that has been [...]

A Winter Boat Ride to Spy Chincoteague Ponies

Susan Friedland2026-01-24T09:46:12-06:00January 24, 2026|0 Comments

Little did I know when I first traveled to Chincoteague, the island whence my favorite book Misty of Chincoteague sprouted, and the spot where I uncovered part of Marguerite Henry's backstory, it would beckon me [...]

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