Funny Horses

A collection of novelettes, short stories, and poems by the author of ‘Muted’ and the ‘Outback Riders’ series. Skilfully crafted stories that capture the magic, the wonder, and the heartbreak of rural Australia and the outback. Many of the stories highlight the resilience of the girls and women who live in the outback. Moving and memorable tales that will stay with you long after the book is finished. ‘Flame the Fire Horse’ is the story of a legendary horse of the outback, as well as the stockman who knew him. Follow the remarkable life of the chestnut stallion and the quiet man...

They had no business being there. They were up against million-dollar horses owned by patricians, oilmen, Arab sheiks, and Hollywood producers. They were 10 regular guys, and all they wanted was to win a race. Instead, they won the hearts of America.

Murder in the Mojave Desert Up until now, the only boyfriend Mindy has is her horse. But that's about to change. Moving horses to the high country comes just in time when Mindy and her coffee date witness murder at a Mojave Desert cafe. But what begins with a horrendous tragedy leads to unexpected romance.

Shirley Steele is doing her best to settle into her hobby farm in Minnesota near her son and daughter-in-law. Unfortunately, she no longer has a barn in which to store anything, two space heaters are not proving sufficient to warm her small house, and winter is on its way. But . . . never mind. One night, she sees a light burning in the empty house down the road. How can that be? All her woes forgotten, she heads out to investigate. Soon Shirley and her neighbor Norma are off on a dangerous hunt to find a killer in their town.

Way out West, a tough-as-nails bank robber becomes Earth’s last hope… Bad Buffalo is a rootin’ tootin’ sharp-shootin’ son of a gun. He’s also the meanest gunfighter the West has ever known. When Bad Buffalo comes to town, people get out of Dodge. Literally. His only friend is a horse named Horse. But when Bad Buffalo meets Dia the fairy, she begs for his help. Intergalactic parasites have returned to raid the planet and suck the Earth dry of its magic. And when the magic is gone, the Earth will stop turning on its axis. So, have gun will travel—through space and time. Can this...

Del Boy and Rodney have become part of the nation's consciousness as record-breaking audiences have followed their hilarious wheeling and dealing over the years.

Del Boy and Rodney have become part of the nation's consciousness as record-breaking audiences have followed their hilarious wheeling and dealing over the years.

Pool shark Jessie Hewitt likes to call the shots. But apparently her two best friends didn’t get that memo. Candy Poppe has taken up with the wrong man. And Karen Sembler? She’s been kidnapped! Jessie’s no-nonsense husband, Wilson Rye the cop guy, suggests she leave the crime-solving to the experts and the love lives to those involved. Does Jessie listen? Take a guess. Six Easy Pockets is loaded with all the humor, mayhem, and mystery Cindy Blackburn’s fans have come to expect. But this one also includes a millionaire, a mansion, and a princess! Enjoy! “I laugh, giggle, snort, and...

Two pet sitters. One talking cat. What could possibly go wrong? "No chaos! And no emergencies!" says Mum when Cassie and Lina pet-sit again. But Tony the miniature pony isn't your average pet.... And when Tony disappears from the paddock with Lina's little brother, someone's going to have to fly to the rescue.