The next in the Horse Diaries series (lucky number 7 in the series) is Risky Chance. Born in California at the start of the Great Depression, Risky Chance is a gray thoroughbred who was born to race. Life at the track and being spoiled by his jockey's young daughter, Marie, is all Chance could ask for. He loves nothing more than running fast and winning. But after an accident, Chance discovers a side of horse racing that has little to do with glory.
You will notice that the model I used for the cover is much whiter and brighter than the cover itself. This is because horses are considered "gray" if they are white. They are born black, then over the years turn to a white color, and are gray in color for a few years. Wonderful to see!
Like the other books in this series, this novel is told in first person from the horse's own point of view and includes an appendix full of photos and facts about thoroughbreds, horse racing, and the Great Depression.
Super cool! What are you working on now? Also, how do they go from black and white to color? Very interesting!
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