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Celebrate Dressage, a Birthday, and Tami Hoag’s Newest Novel at ShowChic’s January Shop Talk

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Tami Hoag with her horse at home in Palm Beach, Florida (photo courtesy of JRPR)

Wellington, FL (January 11, 2016) – The dressage community has made its way down to Wellington, Florida, once again for the winter show season. Competitors and dressage enthusiasts alike are invited to take a break from training and competing to reunite at ShowChic on Tuesday, January 19. The fashionable dressage boutique, ShowChic, will be holding its monthly Shop Talk event, this month featuring Grand Prix Rider and #1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag. The Shop Talk will serve as an educational event, early birthday party for Hoag, and sneak-peak into her newest book, Bittersweet. As ShowChic is well known for celebrating in style with the dressage community (through events like Shop Talks and Jog Soirées at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival), the gathering on January 19 is sure to be an evening to remember.

Tami Hoag, of Palm Beach County, Florida, is as dedicated to riding as she is to writing. The dressage competitor has had a love for both activities since she was a child, and wrote her first self-published book – Black Pony – at the age of nine. Since then, Hoag has enjoyed numerous rides in the Grand Prix ring as well as incredible success for her novels. Hoag has written over thirty-five books, including fifteen New York Times bestsellers. Her newest book, the much-anticipated Bittersweet, will be released this month.

At the January Shop Talk at ShowChic’s boutique in Wellington, Florida, Hoag will give attendees an insider’s look at this new book – with an entertaining twist. Shop Talk attendees are also invited to bring gag-gifts for the birthday girl! The person who brings the most humorous gift for Hoag will receive a free, signed copy of Bittersweet. Shop Talk attendees can choose to purchase a copy of Hoag’s newest book after the talk, when the dressage rider/author will host a book signing. As usual, there will be plenty of time at the Shop Talk to socialize with fellow dressage riders and browse through ShowChic’s unique merchandise and popular riding apparel at the close of the event. “I’m looking forward to another celebration of books and birthday! It’ll be hard to top last year’s very Tami-appropriate gag gifts. I can’t wait to see what people come up with!” says Hoag.

ShowChic’s Shop Talks have already been a big hit in Wellington this winter. The December Shop Talk, featuring the beloved dressage-judging duo Bill Warren and Bill McMullin, left standing room only in the boutique. Shop Talks in the months following Tami Hoag’s will include notable guest speakers such as the partners of the Wellington Equine Sport Medicine Group, and Laura King, a nationally recognized certified sports hypnotist, performance coach, and author.

ShowChic hopes to see all dressage enthusiasts at 6:30 pm on January 19 at the ShowChic boutique. Anyone who can’t make the event can find ShowChic’s mobile boutique – full of top products from brands like Pikeur, Cavallo, Kentucky, Grand Prix, Samshield, Equiline, and Eurostar – at the show grounds at the 2016 Adequan Global Dressage Festival. For more information about ShowChic and Shop Talks, visit www.showchicdressage.com or call 561-319-2121.

Contact: Michele Hundt
c/o ShowChic
showchicdressage@yahoo.com
www.showchicdressage.com
561-319-2121

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Celebrate Dressage, a Birthday, and Tami Hoag’s Newest Novel at ShowChic’s January Shop Talk

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Grand Prix Rider and #1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag will be the featured speaker at ShowChic’s January Shop Talk (photo courtesy of Jan Cobb)

Wellington, FL (January 13, 2015) — Dressage competitors and supporters who have flooded Wellington, Florida for the winter show season are invited to take a break from training and competing to celebrate with ShowChic on Tuesday, January 20. The fashionable dressage boutique ShowChic will be holding its monthly Shop Talk event, this month featuring Grand Prix Rider and #1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag. The Shop Talk, held on Hoag’s birthday, will serve as a birthday party as well as an educational event and sneak-peak into Hoag’s newest book. As ShowChic is well-known for celebrating in style with the dressage community (through events like Shop Talks and Jog Soirées at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival), the gathering on January 20 is sure to be an evening to remember.

Tami Hoag, of Palm Beach County, Florida, is as dedicated to riding as she is to writing. The dressage competitor has had a love for both activities since she was a child, and wrote her first self-published book — Black Pony — at the age of nine. Since then, Hoag has enjoyed numerous rides in the Grand Prix ring as well as incredible success for her novels. Hoag has written over thirty-five books, including fifteen New York Times bestsellers. Her newest book, the much-anticipated Cold, Cold Heart, will be placed on the market this month.

At the January Shop Talk at ShowChic’s boutique in Wellington, Florida, Hoag will give attendees an insider’s look at this new book — with an entertaining twist. Shop Talk attendees are invited to bring gag-gifts for the birthday girl. The person who brings the most humorous gift will receive a free signed copy of Cold, Cold Heart. After the Shop Talk discussion with Hoag, the dressage rider/author will host a book signing. As usual, there will be plenty of time to socialize with fellow dressage riders and browse through ShowChic’s unique merchandise and popular riding apparel at the close of the event.

ShowChic’s Shop Talks have already been a big hit in Wellington this winter. The December Shop Talk, featuring the dressage judging duo Bill Warren and Bill McMullin, left standing-room only in the boutique. Shop Talks in the months following Tami Hoag’s will include notable guest speakers such as Canadian Olympian Ashley Holzer and Parelli Natural Horsemanship’s founders Pat and Linda Parelli.

ShowChic hopes to see all dressage enthusiasts on January 20th at the ShowChic boutique. Anyone who can’t make the event can find ShowChic’s mobile boutique — full of top products from brands like Pikeur, Cavallo, Arista, Kentucky, Equiline, and Eurostar — at the show grounds at the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival. For more information about ShowChic and Shop Talks, visit www.showchicdressage.com or call 561-319-2121.

Contact: Michele Hundt
c/o ShowChic
showchicdressage@yahoo.com
www.showchicdressage.com
561-319-2121

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Mini Equines “Barnes” and “Noble” Join Bestseller Tami Hoag at The 9th Girl Booksigning This Friday

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Barnes and Noble will join author Tami Hoag at her book signing this Friday night at 7 PM at Barnes & Noble in Wellington, Florida. (Photo courtesy of JRPR)

Wellington, FL (June 19, 2013) – While mystery writer Tami Hoag debuts her most recent book, two very unique miniature horses will also be making their debut at their namesake store: Barnes & Noble Booksellers.  Both of the miniature horses, aptly named Barnes and Noble, will be celebrating the release of Hoag’s much anticipated thriller, The 9th Girl, at 7pm on June 21, 2013 at the Barnes & Noble in Wellington, Florida located at 10500 West Forest Hill Boulevard.  Fans of Hoag and her writing will get a rare opportunity to hear about the inspiration and development of Hoag’s characters and story lines, as well as see the miniature horses, who are brothers and as identical as bookends.

The 9th Girl opens on a frigid New Year’s Eve in Minneapolis, when a young woman’s brutalized body falls from the trunk of a car into the path of oncoming traffic. Questions as to whether she was alive or dead when she hit the icy pavement result in her macabre nickname, Zombie Doe.  Unidentifiable, she is the ninth nameless female victim of the year, and homicide detectives Sam Kovac and Nikki Liska are charged with not only finding out who Zombie Doe is, but who in her life hated her enough to destroy her.

Uncover the mystery behind great mystery story-writing, and see a matched pair of minatures, as Barnes & Noble hosts the author and avid dressage rider just as The 9th Girl is released worldwide.  Hoag’s fans know she is devoted to her own dressage horses, and began her writing and riding career at age nine with a self-published, self-illustrated third-grade ‘bestseller,’ Black Pony, about two children sharing a pony named Smoky.

With fifteen consecutive Times bestsellers, including Deeper Than the Dead, Secrets to the Grave, and Prior Bad Acts, Hoag has more than 35 million books in print, published in more than 20 languages. Her first thriller, Night Sins, was made into a mini-series in 1997, and continues to air on cable networks.

For more information contact:
Johnny Robb – JRPR, Inc.
561-753-4608
jrpr@mac.com

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Bestselling Author Tami Hoag’s Youngest Dressage Star Wins High Score of the Show

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Highlife’s Aria, owned by Tami Hoag and ridden by Charlie Pinneo, were the high score of the Spirit Equestrian Center Dressage show in California with a 74.06%. (Photo courtesy of Mitch Weiss)

Moorpark, CA (August 3, 2012) – Mitt and Ann Romney aren’t the only celebrities with a with a winning dressage horse.  New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag’s string of upper level dressage horses are often headliners, but it is her youngest star, Highlife’s Aria, that continues to steal the spotlight in the show ring in California where she is racking up very impressive scores. At the Spirit Equestrian Center Dressage in late July, Hoag’s five-year-old Oldenburg mare strutted her stuff and took the High Score of the Show honors with a 74.06%.  Aria was shown and trained by Charlie Pinneo, a Grand Prix competitor and USDF gold, silver, and bronze medalist.

“Aria and I had a great ride this weekend at Spirit Equestrian Center,” said Pinneo.  “She’s a great young horse with an excellent mind and beautiful gaits.  Despite this being only her second show, she got down to business and proved herself to be a winner.”  Pinneo went on to say that he and Tami are aiming Aria at the 5-Year-Old Futurity classes during the California Dressage Society Championships in October.  “I’d like to thank Tami for the opportunity to train and show such a talented young horse.  I can’t wait to see what the future holds,” said Pinneo.

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Tami Hoag Keeps Listeners in Suspense on Robert Dover’s Radio Show

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Wellington, FL (May 2, 2012) – Tami Hoag, a New York Times bestselling author and Grand Prix rider, kept listeners in suspense when she appeared on Robert Dover’s radio talk show recently. As the reigning “Queen of Suspense,” Hoag chatted with Olympic dressage rider Robert Dover about her books, her horses and if she will write another novel about the equestrian world.

“You are hot,” Dover told Hoag during their on-air chat. “I travel all around the world and no matter where I am, from bookstores to airports, I see your books.” Hoag’s most recent novel Down the Darkest Road is her 15th New York Times bestseller and her books have been translated into 20 languages worldwide.

Hoag shared the story of her early life with Dover, from her days growing up in Minnesota riding Quarter Horses. “I rode western and I rode in judged and timed events. We didn’t really have jumpers in our area until one trainer moved to town. I started riding jumpers with him, using his horse,” Hoag said.

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Bestselling Author Tami Hoag Debuts Newest Thriller Down the Darkest Road at Sho Clothes “Shop Talk”

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Wellington, FL (January 9, 2012) – New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag will unveil her newest thriller Down the Darkest Road at Sho Clothes “Shop Talk” on Tuesday, January 10. Hoag, who is well known on the dressage scene in South Florida as a Grand Prix rider, will not only speak at “Shop Talk” but will also sign books and meet with fans.

“I am a big fan of Sho Clothes and have spoken at ‘Shop Talk’ before. I always look forward to returning,” Hoag said. “Tuesday night should be a great time because I enjoy meeting fans and talking about my new books. Down the Darkest Road is the third book in this series and I think my fans are going to like it.”

Down the Darkest Road will give horse fans and non-horse fans alike a thrill, and in typical Hoag fashion it’s a novel that’s hard to put down. “Tami will be speaking at 6:30 pm on Tuesday night and I know we will have a packed house,” said Michele Hundt, owner of Sho Clothes. “Tami is a great speaker and has a huge fan base in South Florida. I love all of her novels and can’t wait to read Down the Darkest Road.”

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Bestselling Author Tami Hoag Hits the Road on South Florida Book Tour to Promote Latest Thriller “Down the Darkest Road”

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Meet Tami Hoag in Delray Beach, Wellington and Vero Beach

Photo courtesy of Tami Hoag

Wellington, FL (January 3, 2012) – New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag, who is a professional Grand Prix dressage rider when she isn’t sitting at her keyboard pounding out suspenseful novels, is hitting the road to debut her newest novel, Down the Darkest Road. Hoag’s book tour started in Minnesota leads back to her home of Wellington, Florida, as she visits bookstores, meets fans and signs books in the South Florida area.

Hoag kicks off the Florida leg of her book tour Wednesday, January 4th at Murder on the Beach at 7 pm in Delray Beach, Florida, followed by the Wellington Barnes & Noble on Thursday, January 5 at 7 pm, located in The Shoppes at Wellington Green. On Saturday, January 7, Hoag will appear at the Vero Beach Book Center, in Vero Beach, at 3 pm.

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Bestselling Author and Dressage Rider Tami Hoag to Headline South Carolina Book and Author Event

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Tami Hoag is headed to South Carolina to speak at the South Carolina Book and Author Event. (Photo courtesy of JRPR)

Wellington, FL (October 26, 2011) – Writer and rider Tami Hoag will be putting down the reins for a few days to head to Charleston, South Carolina, where the New York Times bestselling author will be featured as the headline speaker for the South Carolina Book and Author Event, an annual celebration of reading taking place at the Charleston Marriott. Hoag’s latest novel Secrets to the Grave is being released in paperback for the first time and her fans are eagerly expecting the third thriller in that series, Down the Darkest Road, which will go on sale on December 27th.

A prolific author with a huge fan base, the South Carolina Book and Author Event is already sold out. During the event, over 700 of Hoag’s fans will get the chance for a sneak preview of Down the Darkest Road. “I really enjoy the chance to speak with my fans, especially when we are talking about a new book,” Hoag said.

Hoag is known for her suspenseful page-turning novels and has 14 consecutive New York Times bestsellers to her credit with more than 35 million in print in more than 20 languages worldwide. She is also known for her skill in the dressage ring, and after the South Carolina event she will return to South Florida to prepare for the winter dressage season.

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Celebrity Horse Lover and Bestselling Author Tami Hoag Shares Inspirational Tale on the Equesse Radio Show

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Tami Hoag, pictured with her Grand Prix horse Bacchus de Light, recently appeared on the Equesse Radio Show. (Photo courtesy of JRPR)

Wellington, FL (June 22, 2011) – Dressage rider and New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag recently shared her insights on achieving personal and professional success on the Equesse Radio Show with Cynthia Royal and Leah Juarez. Equesse Radio, considered Horsepower for the Soul, captures the listener’s yearning to connect with horses through the stories of those who have. With interviews from a herd of horse-inspired celebrity authors, athletes, singers, entrepreneurs and artists, Equesse Radio gives a weekly gift of insight and inspiration.

“As a Number 1 New York Times Best Selling author with over 35 million books in print and as a competition-level athlete, Tami Hoag is just the type of horse-inspired celebrity the Equesse Radio audience craves,” said Cynthia Royal. “With achievements in both arenas of literature and the Olympic horse sport of dressage, Tami has insight on achieving personal and professional success that exemplifies the ‘Horsepower for the Soul’ theme on which Equesse Radio is built.”

Royal added, “In the show, Tami shares just how horses have influenced the character we publically know as ‘Tami Hoag’, as well as their impact on the characters she’s crafted in her books. But it’s her insight on the meditative balance horses provide to offset her career and life demands, plus her belief in allowing, even nurturing, the contribution of all beings – even those of her horse – that will resonate with listeners attempting to balance pursuit of their own life dreams,” Royal said.

Hoag, who lives in Wellington and competes her horses on the Grand Prix dressage circuit, said she enjoyed being on the show. “The theme of the day was Character and we talked about the characters of my horses and how they connect or translate in any way to my work as a writer. It was really an interesting and fun discussion,” Hoag said.

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Dressage Rider & Bestseller Tami Hoag Unveils New Novel to Wellington Horse Community

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Tami Hoag is joined by her longtime friend and dressage trainer Betsy Steiner during Hoag’s book signing at the Wellington dressage boutique. (Photo courtesy of JRPR)

Wellington, FL (January 18, 2011) – Dressage rider and New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag knows how to write a spine-tingling murder mystery and she also knows how to bring in a standing-room only crowd when unveiling a new novel. Hoag did just that recently, when she unveiled her newest novel Secrets to the Grave to the Wellington horse community while on a book tour that had her stopping at the Wellington dressage boutique Sho Clothes and their monthly “Shop Talk” gathering.

Hoag, who has 15 New York Times bestsellers to her name, shared the secrets behind Secrets to the Grave and also signed her novels after her talk. While Hoag has fans all over the world, she makes her home in Wellington and is well known in the equestrian community as both a writer and a rider.

“It was an impressive crowd and a lot of fun,” Hoag said, about her evening at Sho Clothes. “My longtime trainer Betsy Steiner came to the book signing, as well as many old and new friends. It is always good to catch up with all my riding buddies.”

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