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Posted: March 30, 2009 10:44 AM
Montana children's author Cookie Grimes was signing copies of her new book, "Jake the Cow Horse" on Sunday at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Great Falls.
The book's theme of treating animals, and people, with kindness, is something close to the Montana native's heart.
"What I do is I take the animal and the animals are explaining to the children, or whoever is reading the book. Perhaps they could get an idea of how they can treat somebody else," stated Grimes.
The story involves a palomino roping horse who is a loner, even around horses; that changes when Jake is moved from Oklahoma to Montana, where he meets a young ranch girl named Cody.
The Write Question for April 02, 2009
Montana Public Radio
Today's Highlight: Cookie Grimes
Welcome to The Write Question, a program that explores the world of writing and publishing in the western United States. Our guest today is Cookie Grimes from Victor, Montana.
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Grimes is the author of two books: A New Year’s Family and Jake the Cow Horse, both released by Tate Publishing. A free audio download comes with each book.
Grimes studied Natural Horsemanship for seven years and learned that there is no better teacher then the horse itself. In addition to writing, she works with people and their horses to resolve behavior issues.
Cookie Grimes lives on a small ranch near Victor, Montana, with her husband and many critters.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Victor author trots out new book
by STACEY LISHOK - Ravalli Republic
Jake the cow horse was a golden palomino with big brown eyes n eyes that had “streaks of shiny gold within the dark brown.”
He was Victor native Cookie Grimes’ horse and inspiration for her new book, “Jake the Cow Horse.”
Like her first book, “A New Year’s Family,” released last year, “Jake the Cow Horse” is based on a true story from Grimes life.
“He taught me, carried me, worked and played with me. And he eventually came to speak to me, when he finally believed that I loved him,” Grimes wrote in her dedication. “It’s true that horses leave hoof prints in your heart.”
Jake was Grimes’ first horse and she conjured up memories of him and put them into print with the help of Tate Publishing, a Christian book company in Oklahoma.
“I sat down, laughed and cried for three days and just wrote,” Grimes said. “When you feel like telling a story, you just do it.”
Though she finished the book in a few days, Grimes said it took her a month before she could read the book out loud without crying.
“He was a special horse,” Grimes said.
The grandmother of two, Grimes said she started writing for her grandchildren and has a goal of finishing about 22 books.
“When I found out I was going to be a grandmother, that’s how it all started,” Grimes said. “I try to write about values and principles that my grandchildren can learn ... I use tools that everyone needs to make it through life.”
In “Jake the Cow Horse,” Grimes stresses the importance of the intelligence of animals and connection between them and people.
“The main one is to listen and to observe what the animal is saying,” Grimes said. “And just to treat animals nice and kindly... I didn’t intend to have a message, just wanted people to be aware.”
Grimes finds inspiration all around her for her writing and illustrations all around her ranch and the Bitterroot.
The book’s cover features Larry Creek in the background and throughout the book, uses pictures that are in the valley, Grimes said.
“Some of the characters are characters here in the valley,” Grimes said, adding she asked a local girl to be her model for Cody, the girl who connects with Jake.
Grimes even puts little bits of her own life into her illustrations, like a blanket that covers Cody in one picture.
“That’s a blanket I made for my son,” Grimes said.
The book, which appeals to all ages but is especially for juveniles, ages eight, nine and 10, Grimes said, became available at Chapter One and major bookstores Dec. 2 and also features a free audio download of the story.
Grimes plans on writing another story about Jake and hopes to one day see him on the big screen.
“My goal with this book is I’m hoping to get it out on the Hallmark channel,” Grimes said. “My hope is to get him into the movies.”
With a wealth of inspiration on the ranch and memories of animals that made an impact on Grimes’ life, look for more educational and fun tales with a local spin from Grimes.
“I look for little messages around the ranch and wonder whether or not they’d make a good story,” Grimes said.
For more information on the book or Grimes, visit www.cookiegrimes.com.
Reporter Stacey Lishok can be reached at 363-3300 or slishok@ravallirepublic.com.
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| Tate Publishing and Enterprises, LLC |
Publisher’s Press Release: For Immediate Release
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Amanda Soderberg, Marketing Representative asoderberg@tatepublishing.com
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Montana Author Releases Second Children’s Book
This week, author Cookie Grimes is releasing her second book, a children’s story titled "Jake the Cow Horse". Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, Grimes’ story shares a heartwarming and true tale of a golden palomino roping horse—a champion in his youth—who works hard but never really feels loved. When he is taken to Montana from Oklahoma, he finally meets a young ranch girl named Cody, who wants a friend she can love and tenderly care for.
According to the publisher, Jake the Cow Horse reveals the extraordinary changes that can happen when an animal experiences love from a human.
The book is available at any bookstore nationwide or can be ordered through the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com or target.com. An audio version of the book is also available from the publisher. Jake the Cow Horse is also an eLIVE title, meaning each copy contains a code redeemable for a free audio download of the book from the publisher’s website. eLIVE – Listen, Imagine, View, and Experience!
Grimes previously released a children’s book, titled A New Year’s Family. A teacher of Natural Horsemanship, she also owns a business teaching the art of making dolls. Her dolls have been featured in newspapers, magazines and calendars. She and her husband, Steve, live on a ranch in Victor, Montana.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Important life lessons taught by Victor author
by JENNY HARRIS - Ravalli Republic
Cookie Grimes leaned on her ranching background and love animals in her new book, “A New Year's Family.”
A Victor native, Grimes recently published her children's book. Tate Publishing, a Christian book company in Oklahoma, took Grimes' book to the presses. The book is written and illustrated by Grimes, who uses animals on her ranch for inspiration for characters in the book.
“Most ranchers in western Montana know there is never a dull moment in your life when you have animals,” said Grimes. “It was a joy using real-life animal characters to translate a moral to children, as well as adults.”
“A New Year's Family” is a story about a Sarah and Christopher duck, who fall in love and marry. The story translates to children and adults alike, as Sarah duck learns the important lesson of physical appearance having little to do with internal character.
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“I'll never judge a person by what he looks like on the outside, because if you look inside the person, you might find a heart of gold,” said Sarah duck in the book.
Grimes wanted to begin writing the book when her grandson Chivas Reid, was born. She promised Reid she would write true stories about her son Michael and the animals that were in his life as a young child. Four years later, with a second grandson, Grimes finished her book and is currently working on her second - a story about a young mouse, Luke, who encounters adventures in Venice while learning important life lessons.
“I wanted the book to be understood by young children who are not quite reading yet,” Grimes said. “My books are meant to be picture books as well.”
Grimes negotiated a 19-book series with the publishing company, who accepts less than 4 percent of new authors, according to Grimes.
“It's a lot of books, but I really enjoy writing and incorporating my surroundings,” said Grimes. “Whether or not all 19 books will get finished, is another story.”
Grimes started the first book five years ago and also illustrated the story's pictures. As a teacher of porcelain antique dollmaking reproduction, Grimes is a natural artist.
“I hope to write more entertaining story lines for children to be shared with grandparents and parents,” she said.
“My hope for the book is that it be read to children before bed and before school with loved ones.”
The Bitterroot Public Library has several copies of Grimes' book.
The Bitterroot Christian Bookstore in Stevensville will host a book signing with Grimes Sept. 7. A signing for Chapter One Bookstore in Hamilton will be Sept. 29 and Grimes will attend the Montana Festival of the Book, Sept. 14 and 15.
For more information, see www.cookiegrimes.com.
Reporter Jenny Harris can be reached at 363-3300 or jharris@ravallirepublic.com
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~Publisher’s Press Release: For Immediate Release~
Contact:
Donna Chumley, Marketing Representative donna@tatepublishing.com
Tate Publishing and Enterprises
(888) 361-9473
Contact author Cookie Grimes directly: cookie@cookiegrimes.com
Website: www.cookiegrimes.com
Montana Author Captures the Hearts of Every Age
in her New Children’s Book
Tate Publishing and Enterprises is proud to announce the release of the new book A New Year's Family by Victor, Montana author Cookie Grimes.
In her new children’s book, Cookie Grimes relates the heartwarming story of a young boy, his mama, and all the animals and birds around their lake who work together to find Sarah a husband.
A New Year's Family demonstrates to children—and is a reminder to adults—that the appearance on the outside is not nearly as important as the character on the inside.
“Sarah and Christopher duck are a lot like all of us, hoping to find love and acceptance— eager to become part of a loving family. They teach us all that there is much we can do without; that all we really need resides within. Thanks Cookie, for reminding us that love is about what we feel, rather than what we see.”
Cathy Ward--Poet from Darby, Montana
According to Donna Chumley, Associate Director of Marketing for Tate Publishing and Enterprises, “We are honored to present A New Year's Family. The world needs positive values stressed to our children.”
The book is distributed by Ingram/Spring Arbor. Or you may email orders@tatepublishing.com to order the book. For more information about A New Year's Family, visit www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore.
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