Niki Danforth
Author Niki Danforth rode the real-life Misty for many years at the Darwin Ranch in Wyoming. When it was time for this wonderful horse to retire from carrying guests on trail rides at the Darwin, Danforth moved her to another ranch. There Misty met her new mistress, the real-life Moxie Wyoming, and their story inspired the author to write this young readers’ mystery novel.
Catie, Charlotte, Cassidy, Natalie
These wonderful young readers and their fabulous moms all took the time to read an early copy of the manuscript in order to give me helpful feedback. We met at the library where I had the opportunity to ask them questions and hear their opinions about aspects of the novel that challenged me. All eight of the girls and moms more than delivered when it came to thoughtful opinions about what worked and didn’t work in the story, and where to add more of something they enjoyed. Besides liking the two main characters of Misty and Moxie, it was unanimous that they loved the element of magic in A Wild Ride. Many thanks to them for their valuable input! Niki P.S. Here are some of my favorite kids books and movies !
Niki in the Gros Ventre Mountains in Wyoming