![]() ![]() LB: I draw on my own experience as well as my collection of books on equestrianism, and the glorious internet (though you need to be careful about going to reliable sites). Q: Do you have to do lots of research? Where did the idea for T-touch come from? ![]() Tara's pure white show-jumper Apollo belongs to a friend of mine! I never base human characters on real people - although I do use real names - but several horses I have known in real life have made it into the Heartland stories. I check all veterinary details very carefully with my own veterinarian to make sure both the illnesses and Amy's responses are accurate. LB: I get inspiration from reports of equine diseases and accidents, but also from situations that I have encountered myself during my horse-riding career. Q: Did you base your books off real life cases or did you think of them yourself? Did you base the characters, both animal and human, off of people you know or did you make them up? Lauren Brooke: I'm delighted! Especially as the TV show is so well-produced, with stunning scenery and a talented cast who fit the characters perfectly. Q: Do you like that your books were made into a TV show? Brooke, working partners and Scholastic Canada! ![]() This week, she answers more of your questions. Last week, Heartland author Lauren Brooke told us about her childhood horse in England and her hopes of making a cameo appearance on a future episode of CBC's Heartland. ![]()
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