Frances Gaudiano

I wrote my first book when I was nine but it was highly derivative so I made no attempt to publish it. As I approached adulthood, I wrote hundreds of maudlin poems. Luckily, very few saw the light of day. Then I got busy with earning a living and became a veterinary nurse, specializing in Veterinary Dermatology. You can read the exciting textbook I wrote on that subject. It's full of revolting photos and discussions about mange mites. Or, you can read the novel I finally got around to writing when I was 60 years old. My first novel was inspired by my love for animals, especially dogs so, no surprises, there are a lot of dogs in the book. There are some horses and a cat as well though! Book Two in The Listener Trilogy follows the tale of Bridie, a woman gifted with the ability to communicate with animals, especially horses. Her special skill enables her to be a prize-winning jockey, not an easy feat for a woman in the early 20th century. There is love, war and lots of horses. Give it a go!