Leo book

[Mdth]

Any word on when the Leo book is going to be done? I think this book is going to sell as fast as it hits the shelf. I know one long time breeder who has made several inquiries... he can't hardly wait.

Michelle

[whnywriter]

I can answer your question. I was going great guns on the Leo book last summer when the University of Findlay (Ohio) contacted me about writing Dale Wilkinson's biography.

This was too much of an honor and to great an opportunity to turn down. For those not familiar with Dale, he is "the father of modern reining;" the only man to win both the NRHA and NCHA Futurities; and the only man enshrined in the AQHA, NRHA and NCHA Halls of Fame. He passed away last march but I have been working with his widow, children and a host of friends and protégés.

I hope to get the Dale Wilkinson Story done by the end of the year and then resume writing "Leo - the First Family of Speed."

I will have a wealth of photos to pick from for the Leo book; I have already scanned more than 700 and have several large collections yet to work with. Whereas my books have traditionally contained 200-250 photos, this book will probably contain 300-350.

I do plan on having it debut NLT next spring.

Frank Holmes
Kiowa, CO

[Mdth]

Thank you! Frank for bringing us up to "speed"
I had a 50 year breeder at my home this past weekend... his breeding program started all those years ago with a strong Joe Reed II/Leo base and he was practically pounding the table in anticipation and impatience. He can hardly wait to get his hands on the Leo book. Can't say I blame him... I am REALLY! looking forward to it to. I love that you are going to include more photos than usual... they are the first thing I look at when going through a new legends book written by you... then I go back to chapter one to read.

Spring.... warmer weather... new foals... new hope... and the Leo book!

Fantastic!

Michelle

[rodeoratdogs]

Oh happy day, I can't wait either .
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