Rebecca Blasing

Rebecca Blasing is an author of children's books; using her life experiences to communicate with kids.

About The Author

Rebecca Ondov Blasing was born into a small Norwegian farming community in Austin, Minnesota. "Horse" must have been her first word, for that word took her on an adventure of a lifetime in Montana. Fifteen years she rode her horse through the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex from May through December. Thirteen years of that, she led groups of people on horseback, packing their gear on mules through miles of rugged winding trails. The other two years, she rode for the U.S. Forest Service as the Wilderness Ranger for the Scapegoat Wilderness. With her German Shepherd trotting by her side, she roamed thousands of miles of mountain trails-alone-pulling her pack mule behind her. Often times on the ten-day hitches, she never saw another soul.

Through the years she developed a unique outlook on life. Each day proved simple-either she lived or she died. If she lived, then she tackled the next day's adventures. "Believe me," says Rebecca, "I developed tons of character as I encountered everything from grizzly bears to injured horses! Most of the time, I worked at least a two-day horseback ride from the nearest help. All I had to fix the situation were my wits and God-God always turned out to be my best bet."

As the thousands of miles passed under her horse's hooves, Rebecca's mind wandered, creating stories to enrich peoples' lives. "If I live to be 100 years old, I don't know if I'll be able to get them all written," says Rebecca.

The Once In A Blue Moon Boot Bus


Bobby Muse has saved every dime he's been paid for feeding cows. Now he's earned enough to purchase his first pair of cowboy boots-and the Once In A Blue Moon Boot Bus is coming! In a "Walter Mitty" fashion, Bobby dreams of becoming famous while trying on boots in Mr. Hush's bus. In the end, Bobby discovers the greatest shoes of all times.

• Helps children learn to make wise choices
• Develops character and priorities
• Offers intriguing interpretations of the phrase "once in a blue moon"

You can contact Rebecca at:

70 Eden Court Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Phone 406.892.7829 or email: blazink@centurytel.net .