Bøker av Marta Moran Bishop

"The Mice of Barnville - Episode 2 - Forging the Homestead" continues the thrilling journey of the brave mice of Barnville. Some mice continue to work tirelessly to build a safer haven, others embark on a treacherous mission to bring the rest of their family to Barnville. After Joshua and Bertram, two daring mice, complete the task of scouting the area for a flatter ground where the vulnerable members of their society can safely relocate. The larger mice, with determination in their hearts, set off, pulling bamboo sleighs that carry the infirm, young, and mothers close to pupping to their new home. While Fetus, Raul, Dag, and Basil face a perilous adversary, their fellow mice race against time, knowing that the arrival of horses and humans could disrupt their migration plans. They must reach the new home before it's too late, ensuring that every mouse, regardless of age or health, finds sanctuary in this promising land. Join the mice of Barnville in this gripping second episode as they navigate through obstacles, battle their fears, and forge their homestead against all odds. Will they succeed in creating a refuge where they can thrive, or will they fall victim to the perils that lie ahead? Find out in "The Mice of Barnville - Episode 2 - Forging the Homestead."

A Poet's Journey: Emotions is Ms. Bishop's first book of adult poetry. In its pages, you will find the good, bad, and beautiful of being human. It is divided into six categories, Love, Death, Betrayal, Nature, Villain or Hero, and Silly Me.The verses include a glimpse into the heart and soul of one woman, who lived through an emotional roller-coaster year, yet retained her ability to see the silly side to things and beauty in the world around her.If you like poetry, this is the book for you if you have grown up thinking poetry is difficult to understand, pick this book up for, within it, you might find something that will resonate deeply with you.This unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, the poems of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Maya Angelou, and Robert Frost. It is must-have addition to any library.

Winnie Award Winner at the Equus Film Festival. Dinky: The Nurse Mare's Foal is the story of one little foals fight for survival after being taken from his mother within hours of his birth. Dinky, takes us on a poignant trip through the heart and mind of an animal, who was born for the sole purpose of producing milk in the mare. In the elite world of horses, Dinky was considered a by-product, a 'junk foal.'Dinky's story will resonate with animal lovers, as well as anyone who has adopted. Although a horse, his story has been called an adoption story. The reader can follow him through the heartbreak, cruelty, loneliness, and finally to happiness in his forever home. His story is based on true events. Each event from the moment the author met Dinky actually happened, though it is the author's interpretation of what he might have been thinking and feeling during the occasions described in his story. His early life which is unknown has been fictionalized by the author and constructed through research and imagination.There are many wonderful animal rescue leagues, many are very empathic to these young animals, though some are not. Since Ms. Bishop has no knowledge of Dinky's early days she used the latter to enhance the strength of his story. It will break your heart, open your eyes, lift you up, and teach you much about horses. It is suitable for all ages.

In "The Mice of Barnville - Episode One - The Quest," join a courageous clan of mice as they embark on an extraordinary adventure to find a new home. Forced to leave their beloved dwelling, these tiny heroes refuse to surrender to defeat. With determination in their hearts and hope in their eyes, they set off on a relentless quest that takes them on a captivating journey. It is a heartwarming tale of resilience, friendship, and the power of unity. Follow these charming mice as they navigate a world filled with uncertainty. Will they ultimately find the home they so desperately seek?

The Nurse Mare's Tale is in a way the prequel to Dinky: The Nurse Mare's Foal, as it tells the story of Dinky's mother. This lovely story is told from the viewpoint of two aging nurse mares about to give birth, and the trials they go through. It tells us of Sadie and her friend Nellie and is accompanied with charming dialogue (both speaking and thinking). The plight of these animals is described in empathetic detail. After enduring years of breeding and loss, the older nurse mares must face the auction with the promise of being slaughtered, as they have become too old for breeding and thus unable to be rented out as nurse mares to feed the foals of the high-dollar mares. Do they accept their fate, or will there be another ending for the nurse mares that have given everything and received little in return? The ending may surprise you. It is a poignant story that will rip your heart out and put you back together again.

George Haint is an unusual ghost story. It's spooky and surprising, and will chill you to the bone. This short story is set Virginia City of Nevada, during the Comstock gold and silver rush of the 1850's, and full of color of the area, and period. "And just when I settled into my expectations, the story took a horrifyingly dark turn. It's not often a story shocks me, but this one did. It's a short work, but well worth the read...with the light on?" The story was begun by Helen Diessner in 2012 and finished by Marta Moran Bishop after her sister's death in 2021. Helen lived and worked for many years in the Gold Hill section of Virginia City and worked at the Way it Was Museum. She was an avid reader, loved history, and fully believed in ghosts.