Thursday, April 2, 2015

The WOVEN A to Z Challenge: B is for Brooklet!

I dedicate this A to Z Challenge to Tina Downey, one of the A to Z Challenge founders and one of the brightest bloggers who sadly left us last year. Harder still, she was in a secret support group that I'm part of. The best way I can honor Tina, who was excited about and never had the opportunity to read my debut, I've teamed up with Father Dragon to present short bios and character portraits from Woven. I'll write the bios and all art is created by Al Diaz. I hope you enjoy this visual tribute to our friend, Tina.

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B is for Brooklet

Regarded by the stable hands as a perceptive mare, Brooklet is Princess Tyra's horse. She has a sleek white coat, a long white mane, and she has dark eyes. Brooklet was given her name shortly after Tyra found her drinking from a brooklet as a filly. She is protective of Tyra, has a very affectionate nature, and is easily spooked by both adders and ghosts (click on image to enlarge).
 
Tomorrow: C is for Canis.


I'm David, and "from then on, she and Brooklet were bonded."
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55 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughApril 2, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Another awesome drawing by Al! He captured Brooklet perfectly.

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  2. T. Powell ColtrinApril 2, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    Love Brooklet. Hey, I'M spooked by ghosts, but not by adders.

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  3. Tiana SmithApril 2, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Pretty :)

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  4. Misha GerrickApril 2, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    I'm loving that you and Al paired up! He's really talented and his drawings fit your descriptions perfectly. :-D

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  5. Rachel PattinsonApril 2, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Great drawing! Loved reading the description of her too :)

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  6. Chrys FeyApril 2, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Aw! Brooklet is beautiful!

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  7. cleemckenzieApril 2, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Sweet horse and strong. I worried about him because of what you did to that other horse. :-(

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  8. Tasha Duncan-DrakeApril 2, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    So what are more common adders or ghosts? Beautiful drawing of Brooklet and lovely description too.
    Tasha
    Tasha's Thinkings | Wittegen Press | FB3X (AC)

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  9. ilimaApril 2, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    These pics are gorgeous!

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  10. Michael AbayomiApril 2, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    That's a cool looking horse, David. Also sounds like quite the loyal steed.

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  11. Michael Di GesuApril 2, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    HI, David,

    What a great theme and a lovely tribute to Tina.... Looking forward to reading more about your characters and seeing FD's art!

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  12. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    My first time visiting from the A to Z Challenge, and I enjoyed learning about your Booklet. An interesting name for a lovely creature.

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  13. messymimiApril 2, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    A good horse is a treasure!

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  14. Keith's RamblingsApril 2, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    A white horse looks extra special. A lovely piece.

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  15. Sophie DuncanApril 2, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Lovely picture, she looks very attentive, as if she is looking to Tyra for something.
    Sophie
    Sophie's Thoughts & Fumbles
    FB3X
    Wittegen Press

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  16. Timothy S. BrannanApril 2, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    That is excellent.

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    Tim Brannan, The Other Side Blog
    2015 A to Z of Vampires
    http://theotherside.timsbrannan.com/

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  17. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Another great post! Thanks!

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  18. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 2, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Hi David and Al - lovely drawing of Brooklet - and I love the name ... while I can see some weaving here between Brooklet and her mistress ..

    Fun - cheers Hilary

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  19. Sheena-kay GrahamApril 2, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Brooklet and I have something in common. Ghosts are spooky. Nice bio, it is interesting to get engrossed about the life of a horse.

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  20. JoApril 2, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Love it. Love the picture too. If I can't have a dragon, I'll have a horse.

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  21. Intangible HeartsApril 2, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    I have never understood why people like horses when we have cars. Trust me, I've been on the back of a few. But Brooklet sounds like an angel horse.

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  22. MikeApril 2, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Nice!

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  23. A Tarkabarka HölgyApril 2, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Brooklet is a great name for a horse :)

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  24. M PaxApril 2, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    I can understand her dislike of adders. Untethered Realms

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  25. Nick WilfordApril 2, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    That is a fine looking horse.

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  26. Rebecca M. DouglassApril 2, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Sounds like an intriguing book, and the illustrations are beautiful.

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  27. Nilanjana BoseApril 2, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    She's one beautiful mare. Noble enough for a princess! And the sketching is beyond gorgeous.

    Best,
    Nilanjana.
    Madly-in-Verse

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  28. J E OneilApril 2, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Oh, I love horses. And another wonderful drawing, too.

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  29. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    So happy you featured a mount. Because there's always a bond between a horse and its rider.

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  30. LisaApril 2, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    Love FD's illustrations, and getting to know the Woven characters...!

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  31. djinniaApril 2, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I liked the bonded quote at the end of the bio and the illustration.

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  32. Pat HattApril 2, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    Brooklet is a great name and one great dame. Can a horse be a dame? hmmm lol

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  33. Barbara In CaneyheadApril 2, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    Your description reminds me of the relationship between my daughter Hannah and her horse Prissy. They play together: push each other, hug one another, chase one another. And your guest artist IS doing an amazing job!
    Life & Faith in Caneyhead
    I am Ensign B ~ One of Tremp's Troops with the
    A to Z Challenge

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  34. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesApril 2, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    What a beautiful drawing! I love horses and horse art.

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  35. Gwen GardnerApril 2, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Well, both you and Al and soooo talented! It's a wonderful theme and so awesome that it's in tribute to Tina!

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  36. Mark KoopmansApril 2, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    THIS is why AL was made to do :) AMAZING pictures... golly.... and a big fat WOW to boot!!

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  37. Susan KaneApril 2, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Lovely drawing; horses capture my eye.

    Honoring Tina Downey is so precious.
    Thanks for commenting at my site!

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  38. Christine RainsApril 2, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    What a lovely sounding mare and a gorgeous drawing.

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  39. Samantha BryantApril 2, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Great drawing, and good description of the bond between a girl and her horse!

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  40. Elephant's ChildApril 2, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    You and Al have an exceptional team going here...

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  41. Donna K. WeaverApril 2, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    This is really fun because it's like a trip down memory lane ...

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  42. BirgitApril 2, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Great description of the horse in such a short post. I want to meet this horse:) I love the illustration-wonderful!

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  43. Liz A.April 2, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Beautiful illustration.

    Liz A. from Laws of Gravity

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  44. B~NatrelleApril 2, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    Hello there.
    Thanks for sharing. Just making my rounds through the challenge! Thanks also for visiting my blog.

    Entrepreneurial Goddess

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  45. Heather R. HoldenApril 2, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    Aw, Brooklet sounds like a sweet horse! :)

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  46. Angela BrownApril 2, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    I remember Brooklet from my read. The beauty of rider and horse as one.

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  47. Tammy TheriaultApril 2, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    I'm a horse girl so please let me ride it!!!

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  48. bettyApril 2, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    She's a beautiful horse!

    betty

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  49. brittanysbookramblesApril 2, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    Such a beautiful drawing. Brooklet reminded me of when I was a little girl and wanted a pony haha.

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  50. AnonymousApril 2, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    OMG, Sir David, I love the posts so far! Our Father Dragon is a genius. The artwork is stunning; this is a perfect collaboration. I can't wait to see the rest of the posts. You guys totally rock.

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  51. Elizabeth SeckmanApril 2, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    Perfect Brooklet!

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  52. ClickApril 3, 2015 at 1:22 AM

    That's a beautiful illustration and I'm not even into horses. ;-)

    Cait @ Click's Clan

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  53. MarsApril 3, 2015 at 3:34 AM

    Lovely illustration and great description, one of the things I enjoyed about last year's A to Z challenge is finding out about new books!

    Mars xx
    Curling Stones for Lego People

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  54. JakApril 4, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    I can't say I get along with horses, they tend to try to kill me, so I doubt I'll ever bond with one soon. But kudos to Princess Tyra on achieving it!

    I like this picture a lot. I've tried drawing horses in the past, but have failed miserably :(

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  55. SuzyApril 4, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    I like the sound of Brooklet. I'd be easily spooked by adders and ghosts too. Awesome sketch.

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