Books by Old Horse
Stories and reflections shaped by the cultures, traditions, and philosophies of East Asia.
From the mist-covered Hakka villages of rural China to the refined world of the Japanese geisha, these books explore belonging, purpose, resilience, and the quiet forces that shape our lives. Choose a novel filled with history and folklore, or begin a reflective journey through the timeless principles of Japanese wisdom.
Winter Honey
A literary novel set in rural Fujian, where Hakka tradition and the spirit world quietly intertwine. Some things are not gone. Only waiting.
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Geisha Wisdom: The Art of Purpose, Presence, and Fulfillment
Discover purpose and fulfillment through the Japanese wisdom of Ikigai, Kaizen, and Hansei.
Geisha Wisdom: The Art of Grace, Silence, and Strength
Timeless geisha wisdom for cultivating grace, inner strength, and calm in modern life.
Under the Cherry Blossoms
A moving tale of Sakura, Taro, and the timeless bonds of loyalty, courage, and family.
Stories Rooted in Culture and Folklore
WINTER HONEY
In a remote Hakka village in the mountains of Fujian, Ah Ying’s quiet life begins to change when the forgotten stories of her people prove to be more than folklore. Guided by an elderly beekeeper and drawn toward something hidden beyond the familiar paths, she discovers that the land remembers what its people have nearly forgotten.
Winter Honey is a story of loss, belonging, ancestral memory, and the unseen guardians that remain at the edges of the village.
UNDER THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS
In 1930s Tokyo, a mysterious blind woman entrusts Sakura with Taro, a remarkable puppy descended from the legendary Hachikō. Their bond draws Sakura into a journey shaped by loyalty, betrayal, courage, and the meaning of family.
Under the Cherry Blossoms explores the relationship between a young geisha and the faithful companion who changes the course of her life.
The Geisha Wisdom Series
GRACE, SILENCE, AND STRENGTH
Book One explores the quiet power found in stillness, restraint, and intentional living. Through Japanese principles such as wabi-sabi, ma, mono no aware, and yūgen, it reveals how imperfection can hold beauty, silence can create clarity, and gentleness can become a source of strength.
The Art of Grace, Silence, and Strength offers a reflective path toward greater calm, resilience, and appreciation for the moments we often overlook.
PURPOSE, PRESENCE, AND FULFILLMENT
Book Two continues the journey through Ikigai, Kaizen, and Hansei—three principles that help us understand our purpose, grow through small and meaningful changes, and reflect honestly on the lives we are creating.
The Art of Purpose, Presence, and Fulfillment encourages readers to move beyond constant striving and cultivate a life shaped by awareness, steady growth, and meaningful direction.
