Welcome! Take a seat, grab your favorite blanket, cuddle in.
Let me tell you a story.
I had this wild and vivid set of dreams.
The first was about my dog. This might sound crazy, but I knew her before she was even born. What she looked like, what her personality was like, how she would make me feel. I can’t really explain why, but something told me I needed to find her.
And then months later, a friend showed me a picture of a puppy. The first time I saw her little dark-brown eye-patch, and her mischievous little grin, it was like time stood still. Cliche, right? But I never believed in love at first sight until that moment.
The second was about a man. Dark curly hair. A deep accented voice. Sheep herding and Border Collies. I wasn’t given much, just glimpses. One thing was certain though, the dreams gave me butterflies. No, hummingbirds.
I felt this urge to breathe life into a story about a girl, a dog, and the man. Once I started, it was kind of like the characters took the wheel. I was simply the conduit, and they made all the decisions.
And that’s how my first book came to be.
Come By | Querying right now
“Come by”: to obtain or acquire something (often with effort or difficulty); or, in a herding context, a command for the dog to arc clockwise around the sheep.
In a sport dominated by old men and even older prejudices, one resilient rookie, her once-in-a-lifetime Border Collie, and a grumpy Irish rival must fight their way to the top before someone silences her for good.
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Please note: this is not an official cover nor is my book available for purchase. I mocked this up in Canva for fun while I dream of becoming a published author.
Author
Bridget Cary (She/Her): I’m a debut novelist and hobby-farm owner, currently working full-time with a dream of pursuing my passion for writing unusual love in unique backdrops. Being a diabadass (type 1 diabetic) has fundamentally shaped my worldview and made me the person I am today. You’ll often find me advocating for people with disabilities and gently educating about the financial and mental/emotional cost of living with a chronic illness.
I love people and people’s stories and backgrounds. I’m curious about the world I live in and think a lot about how to be a better person, a better friend, a better feminist, a better steward. I don’t always get it right, but I’ve learned to view feedback as a gift.
I like to think of myself as a high-functioning introvert, and while I enjoy people a great deal, sitting on the back of my horse with a good book recharges my soul.
My husband and I live in Wisconsin with our dogs, cats, chickens, goats, horses and llama.