Grace Olson – författare

“Feel-good, laugh out loud funny, yet also deeply moving…” “The way Grace has written about her mental health issues and woven it around the story is inspirational and will strike a chord with many readers” The comical tales of a new mum on her journey from post-natal depression to the dawning of her self-worth as she discovers adventure, friendship and the healing power of horses.Join Grace as she battles her negative thought patterns and fears amongst a backdrop of eccentric characters, pampered farm animals and the glorious Yorkshire countryside.Wisdom comes from unexpected sources leading Grace to a psychological and spiritual awakening of the true meaning of motherhood. While an elderly, opinionated pony teaches her how to love her daughter, a scary young sports horse teaches her how to relax and enjoy life again. Just watch out for the goats…For fans of James Herriot and Ruby Ferguson’s Jill books, The Yard is a hilarious and heart-warming, joy to read.

Separated from the flock, Merlin the lamb desperately yearns to return home. His mummy had told him he was magic. Could his magic help him to get back to her? Merlin has no idea what his magic does but life presents him with several new companions in the form of three bouncy goats, three wise horses and a little girl who is able to understand what animals say. Each one teaches him that nature surrounds us with magic all the time. Finally, when Merlin discovers that his magic is making other people happy, he experiences deep joy and complete fulfilment. A whimsical tale for young and old…

Extremely funny yet also powerfully emotional.Join Grace as she steps into an unexpected journey in which the horse shines a light on unresolved childhood trauma, takes her hand and leads her back to happiness.This is more than just a story about a horse owner and the hilarious situations she finds herself in. This is a story that will resonate with anyone who has suffered low self-esteem and bullying, whether at work, at school or in any area of life.A cleverly crafted tale that entertains and delights yet also provides the key to personal growth and transformation, subtly woven into the narrative, thanks to the silent wisdom of the horse.

What do you do if you don’t fit in with the crowd? Galahad can’t understand why he doesn’t enjoy playing the games that the other lambs love to play. He feels unusual and that makes him very sad. Suddenly, life takes him to a new farm where a little girl and a wise pony help Galahad to discover his unique talents and realise how wonderful it is to be different.Not all sheep are the same. Some are born to stand out.A whimsical tale for lovers of Peter Rabbit, The Wind in the Willows and Winnie the Pooh.

What can you do if you always think the worst about yourself? Berel is a lonely lamb with no friends who keeps telling himself he’s not good at anything. When a little girl picks him to be her new pet, he finds himself transported to a new farm where he is presented with an enormous challenge: to think more positively. With the help of a wise pony and the love he feels for the little girl, Berel bravely finds the key to self-worth and learns how to make his life overflow with positivity and happiness.A whimsical tale for lovers of Peter Rabbit, The Wind in the Willows and Winnie the Pooh.