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Beth Hilgartner

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Beth Hilgartner has published ten books. In addition to her writing, she is an Episcopal priest (now retired), a musician (recorders and voice), a musical editor (modern performing editions of relatively unknown 17th and 18th century composers), an equestrian (dressage), an accomplished knitter, and an avid gardener. She returns to the publishing scene with The Ivory Mask (which she promises, absolutely, is NOT the first book in a series!), after a prolonged absence during which other priorities bumped writing to the bottom of the To Do list. She lives in Vermont with her husband of 45 years, their two cats (Lewis and Clark) and her elderly dressage horse, Solace.

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Getting back on the horse...

The Ivory MaskI remember being told (years ago) that when you fall off your horse, unless you're really badly hurt, you need to get right back on, or you'll be too afraid to ride again.

Well, except for the two times I was really badly hurt in riding accidents, I mostly did get right back on; and even as an old lady (I'm 67), I'm still riding.

It's been about 20 years since I fell off the publishi Read more of this blog post »
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