Rusty Blackwood Reveals Horsemaster's Origins in New Prequel

Award-winning novelist Rusty Blackwood has announced the release of Before The Grandeur: The Making of a Horsemaster, a prequel to her acclaimed Autumn series. The novel delves into the early life of Cyril Landon, a poor English boy from Gloucestershire who rises to become a celebrated horsemaster. Through determination and grit, Landon seizes a chance opportunity at a local farm, setting him on a path that would define his legacy. The book is available at Amazon.

Blackwood, a prolific Indie author, explains that the prequel offers readers a detailed account of a character central to the Autumn Trilogy. In her words, 'This trip down memory lane was a journey thoroughly enjoyed... it opened a well-defined observation into Cyril Landon's early life, from birth, through a difficult, poverty-stricken existence, to the acclaimed, celebrated Horsemaster you meet in The Perils of Autumn.' The first book in the series, The Perils of Autumn, set in the 1970s, earned Blackwood finalist honors in the International Book Awards and a 5-star rating from Reader's Favorite. It follows Autumn Leeves, a young Kentucky nurse who cares for the terminally ill wife of Cyril Landon, leading to a romance fraught with peril. Reviewers have praised the series for its character-driven storytelling and emotional depth.

Blackwood's previous works include the 5-star rated Willow's Walk and Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary, both of which received critical acclaim. Her writing crosses genres from romantic fiction to poetry and children's books. With Before The Grandeur, she enriches the Autumn series, providing a compelling backstory that fans will appreciate. For more information, visit her website at http://www.rusty-blackwood.com.