Herdmates

Ember

Herd Mare

Storm

Herd Stallion

Willow

Elder Mare

Spark

Colt

The Herd

Mares and Foals

Swift

Pronghorn

The Humans

Dr. Rosa Mendez

Latina Wildlife Biologist

Jake

4x4 Teen Driver

Men with Tools

Thugs for Hire

Loggers

Livelihood Disrupted

Ava C. Ryder

Ava grew up with a deep love for the untamed beauty of the American West, where the whispers of wild mustangs and the crackle of distant storms inspired her storytelling. A lifelong admirer of horses and their unspoken bonds, she has spent countless hours observing their movements, studying their behaviors, and marveling at their resilience in the face of nature’s challenges.

When she isn’t writing, Ava can often be found hiking, riding western, or watching National Geographic. Her passion for preserving the delicate balance between humans and nature shines through in her debut novel, Ember’s Gallop, where she takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the eyes of a courageous young mare named Ember.

With a knack for weaving sensory-rich narratives and a heart for environmental stewardship, Ava hopes to inspire her readers to explore their connection to nature and discover the quiet magic that exists in the world around them.

As wildfire chases the wind,

the herd runs.

Ember's Gallop

Told through her sensory-rich perspective, this story immerses you in the raw beauty of survival. Step into the hooves of Ember, a wild mustang navigating fire-scorched lands, showing how even the smallest actions can spark hope for nature’s future.

From wildfire ecology to equine behavior, join Ember as she leads her herd through fire, drought, and beyond in this thrilling new book for all animal fiction fans.

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