Hello dear readers!
Hearts of Fire: A History of UConn Polo is galloping along at a comet-quick pace because, well, it just won't stop snowing out here in Connecticut! Perfect writing weather.
That means I have nearly completed the 90s chapter, and I am almost done reading and researching the third huge archive album.
Here's the deal, kind folks: The archives have some lovely photos of UConn's polo ponies, but not quite enough actual stories and memories about them. That's where you come in....
Readers want to know these ponies, the steadfast and fearless mounts that carried the players to victory.
Who were they? What were they like? Who was a lovebug? Who was the Grumpy Gus? Who was a true warrior in the arena? Who tugged at your heartstrings? Who loved peppermints? Who was gutsy? Fast? Relentless?
Who was Callisto? Mayday? Rudy? Red? Caretaker? Spinner? Moose? Chester? Cathe? Timber? Moe? Julieta? etc etc etc...
My book will feature "Pony Profiles," memories of UConn's superstars from players, fans, barn staff, professors, and students.
So, ultimately this means: Get your memories in to me as soon as possible, please. Don't hesitate if you're thinking about it, just start typing and hit send (that's what I tell myself when I have writer's block). Thank you, thank you, thank you!
My e-mail is soundthebuglestudio (at) charter.net
Please put "UConn Polo" in the subject line.
Help me pay tribute to UConn's equine athletes.
Thank you again, it's the memories that will give the book its heart.
~Helen Scanlon
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