Posts by Julia Schmeelk

Gorn, the large brown dragon, was tired of flying. The cold had permeated his shields, it felt like ice was forming along his wing ridges. Hypothermia was going to be a problem if he didn’t find a place to warm up. The thought no sooner passed through his thoughts than he saw what he hoped…

What kind of tea and cookies do you think should be introduce in the next stories? Let me know. For now, here is a scene that did not end up in a book. Ritkin wrinkled his nose and turned to Brom. *The smells are strange.* Brom sniffed the air smiled faintly and nodded. *Human food.…

Mia approached the small human, hoping her extended neck and relaxed wings would convey that she was harmless. When Hanna glanced at her clicking nails, Mia was sure the fragile human would see the nervous habit as aggressive. Instead of backing away, Hanna stepped forward, took her hand and led her towards the structure Pit…

I often put wise words in the mouths of dragons. Maybe because it sounds less preachy, but in any case, I tend to think of the smartest dragons as being a combo of all the people I admire for their wisdom and defense of human rights. None are flawless, all are real, rounded people, with…

Maldi had worked with three respected story tellers in three different territories. He had practiced countless days and nights, combining the story with images so his audience could get immersed in the experience of the story. He had learned all the elements of a successful delivery, the building of tension, the details that mattered, those…