It’s been a minute since I’ve filled you all in on what’s going on in my life. A lot is happening, and sometimes, I forget to stop and let you all get a glimpse inside. So, let’s dive in!

It’s been a colorful ride, friends! Although we originally meant to have Fall 2022 release, we will now have to wait a little longer for Waiting for Scotland. From what my reps at Brandylane are telling me, it is likely that it will come out probably closer to March 2023. I don’t have an official date, so the best I can give you is an estimate at this time.

Where are we now? We are super close to getting the print release. What does that mean? I’m anticipating in the next few weeks that I will review and hopefully approve the final digital proof. It will then be sent to the press, and I’ll wait for my physical proofs to be delivered to me. Then the clock starts ticking and the hard work begins.

In hand, I have the LCCN. Essentially, that means you can request your library to get Waiting for Scotland. I am particularly happy with this development, since I am a big believer in providing as much accessibility as I can for my readers. Libraries serve such an important function, and I am thrilled Waiting for Scotland gets to be a part of that!

It is SO HARD to wait on this book. There is so much I can’t wait to share with you all, so I appreciate you being here for the ride! Stay tuned!

I just have to chuckle. It’s wild right now.

We are in the process of building a house and establishing a farm. It’s a new adventure for both my husband and me, and it’s the first property either of us own. Inshallah (God-willing), we should have the house delivered next Wednesday. Provided everyone has done their job. Oof. Won’t be too long after that until we move in. Maybe mid-December.

We’re on the way to becoming Colonial Spanish Mustang breeders, specializing in Choctaw and Cherokee strains! We are partnering with two master-breeders to learn and properly cultivate our program, and we couldn’t be more honored to be mentored by such generous and kind people!

We’re welcoming two new members to our family herd, though they won’t get to come home until we have their pastures set up at the new property. Our new stallion, Chief Blue Going Streak (aka Blue), is a blue-eyed, medicine-hat Choctaw-Cherokee pinto. And he is so incredibly sweet and personable. Just ready to jump into your pocket and snuggle forever. He is a proven stallion, and we are honored to have him as part of our breeding program.

And, we’re excited to have our first prospect broodmare: Cannelle d’Or! She is also Choctaw-Cherokee with some bloodlines tracing back to the famous Hidalgo’s herd. While she will need time to mature before we consider breeding her, we already love her calm and brave demeanor. I am confident that not only will she produce beautiful foals, but that she will be an incredible riding partner.

The corgis are wild, sweet, and snuggly as ever. Edmund turned 5 in June and Lillibette turned 2 today. I know they’ll love moving to the new farm and get their fenced-in backyard.

That’s all for now! What’s new with you, friends?

In Courage & Care,

Samantha

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