BIOGRAPHY

Liz Hughey is a mud puddle loving mom from Brookville, Indiana.  She has a degree in Geography from Indiana University and spent the better part of her twenties in the National Forests and Wilderness Areas of Northwest Colorado working as a horse guide and a mule packer.  She now resides in Southeastern Indiana on her family's Red Angus beef ranch with her son and their rather large family of pets.  Hughey & Son are the grazing managers to the ranch's grass-fed beef operation and spend most summer days with the herd.  Liz has a passion for educating children in animal husbandry, environmental stewardship, healthy eating habits, and an organic, simple lifestyle.   

 

What led Liz to start writing children's books?

Why did Liz choose to self-publish as opposed to a traditional publishing route?

Liz has a new book, Reach for the Stars, Girl!. Please tell about its inspriation and message.

How did Liz get involved in horses/mules?

What is her background in the outfitting industry?

How has Liz's life changed since working full-time as a guide?

How long did she work in the outfitting industry?

What are her long-term goals as an author?

What will readers learn from Liz's books?

Why is it important for children to know about mules and horses?

Is her writing exclusively in children's books or is Liz also writing for magazines/e-zines/websites?

Where does Liz get inspiration for her children's books?

Does Liz have any future publications in the works?

​Where can I read more of Liz's writing or hear more about her work?

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