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Howlers and Critters
Many of the animals that are hunted by the dragons as food sources are predators. A few of them are herbivores, but that is the primary dietary difference between meat choices between the dragons and the humans. Dragons traditionally did not hunt based on food flavor or texture, humans if given a choice, do.
Read MoreDelays and Weather
Having spent so much time in Alaska, 20 years, and being accustomed to all sorts of things that cause delays, we were not surprised when it turns out getting a new modem delivered was going to take a few extra days. The latest projection for delivery is now Wednesday. However it surprised me when they…
Read MoreHeron
Heron is in the unique position of having the greatest understanding of Dragon culture, beliefs, and wisdom. After spending so much time with Grabon, has it altered him in a fundamental way? How much are we influenced by our companions? The same question can be asked of Grabon, especially as he was younger and perhaps…
Read MoreLightning Strikes
They say it is impossible to predict, and that may be true but we are so lucky. We were up before eight, standing in the front doorway watching the storm when lightning struck the house. We all jumped, Shawn and I, the dog and believe it or not the cows in the field next to…
Read MoreBook 5: Grabon’s Nest
Every story I write becomes a favorite or I lock it in the closet and it never sees the light of day. That being said, Grabon’s Nest is a favorite for several reasons. 1. It is the first non human focused love story in the series. 2. The reader finally learns more about dragon society…
Read MoreAdventure
In my mind there have always been at least two types of adventure, the kind that gets you filthy and the kind that doesn’t. I love them both, but they are usually two very different things. Some adventures are conversations, or reading, but more often than not that is peering into someone else’s experience. It…
Read MoreLove and Life
The notion of romantic love is not dead in the NewEarth Series, it is just transformed by conditions. Among the settlers, being left without a helpmate is a death sentence not only for the partner left behind, but often for children. Among the dragons who link their lives and power, if one partner dies, they…
Read MoreTough
How tough is Grabon? Compared to other dragons he is obviously not a puff ball or wimp, but how tough is he? You should have gotten the sense from Rok and Thane that they are pretty rough and Grabon and Heron used to fight for coins as well as pleasure, using their fighting ability as…
Read MoreAudience
Writing, like any other business or craft is done in stages. The same is true for bringing the book out for public view. I am very much in the stage of expanding my audience, as well as bringing out NewEarth5 Grabon’s Nest. One of the ways I use to do this is getting people who…
Read MoreTall Grass Path
On the market grounds as described in Healing, NewEarth4, there is a tall grass path that leads to the storytellers cove. In the picture that Athena drew, you can see the path, as well as the tea stand where everyone pics up a cup of tea on their way into the cove to listen to…
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