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Genre debate and discussion
I had several interesting responses from genre questions from readers and also my editor JoSalle. First reader to respond! —My pick for theme is cooperation, which is close to friendship and hope. I love the way both species work together to build a new culture, so far from their original homes. As for genre, I…
Read MoreTria
She is a little multicolored female dragon, only sixteen cycles old and new to awandering. She comes into Grabon’s territory on the DL and gets caught because, well she does something that sort of upsets Kev. Later they become friends, but if you haven’t red book 4 Healing yet, I don’t want to give anything…
Read MoreTicks
There are many things we love and enjoy about living on a farm, but blood sucking parasites that will not leave me alone are not one of them. In the last five days I have had seven to ten ticks removed from all over my body. Of course it doesn’t stop me from gardening or…
Read MoreCows and Egrets
My poor husband was peacefully enjoying a smoke on the porch in the early morning and spotted some large white birds walking in the pasture with the cows. They were at a good distance and without binoculars in hand, he was not sure what kind of birds they were. We later got them in our…
Read MoreHess
Do you have a companion sibling? Some people are lucky enough to have a brother or sister that they go through every step with, large and small. As adults they often go into business together or join the military side by side. This is a relationship that is very special, but also has a few…
Read MoreMessages and Meaning
Obviously as I write the story I include many subtle messages to the reader, hints of what is to come, details that set the mood, a few image words to get the reader to fill in the blanks and so forth. However, it is impossible to guess what the reader finds. I love reading books…
Read MoreHens
It might not seem essential to have them drawn and focus so much attention on one small animal, but the hens of NewEarth are not only a domesticated meat source, they are a domesticated egg source which allows for all manner of cooking. Over time on NewEarth hens will be in even greater demand. Can…
Read MoreGenre
A good friend and loyal reader suggested the genre for the NewEarth Series is the same as Utopia by Sir Thomas Moore who died in 1535. Utopian Literature, shared by many of the science fiction classics, either highlight a dystopian world or a utopian one thereby pointing out the differences with our own. True, although…
Read MoreMeeting People
I love getting a chance to walk around a festival, speak to venders, watch people and gather stories. This one survived a quadruple bypass, the one over there lost his wife and needed a new hobby, something to use up his time alone. This one couple works together making pottery. It makes them closer, gives…
Read MoreThemes
I am inviting readers to identify themes for my books, or vote for one you think is the strongest by leaving a comment, but aside from themes, think genre… For those who are unclear of the English speak terms – a theme is a lesson or overriding point or message. The genre is what types…
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