Posts by Julia Schmeelk
Sick
Being sick with the flu, a cold or bronchitus generally requires taking that nasty red stuff. You know the stuff, it only tastes good when you are too sick to appreciate it. The thing is, it saves your life, it helps you cough out those nasty buggers, nesting in your lungs. It unclogges your nose…
Read MoreStereotypes
It is interesting how people make assumptions that because I have one non dominant, traumatized female character that all the others will be similar. I do not believe that is true, but I invite you to read the stories and judge for yourself. No matter how you twist a person with Hanna’s background, they are…
Read MoreSnorting
In the books there are a few references to Grabon snorting, including mucus. Generally Gordon and Heron are amused while the women are grossed out. It seems that dragons have soft snorts and then the harsh one that isi an expression of disgust. Due to their nose structures, it seems that dragons have the ability…
Read MoreCoexist or Die
Humans have to learn to coexist with the dragons or they are at a terrible disadvantage. Not only are they seriously outnumbered, but generally the dragons have a stronger connection to the planet which means they have greater psychic abilities. Fortunately the dragons see their purpose as following the lead of the planet, which seems…
Read MoreBanana
If I buy 4 we eat 2, if I buy 6 we eat 4. It is a conspiracy to always have enough banana for muffins or bread. My husband swears he does not plan it that way, but he is sneaky like that. Innocent looks aside, banana is the perfect fruit for baking.
Read MoreLittle Girls
Heron’s Bonds has two little girls that are featured prominently. The first is Jenny. She starts out seeming very young and through the book grows significantly. Not only does she discover her first connection to the planet and make friends with a number of dragons, but she begins assuming more responsibility for herself while those…
Read MoreCold Snap
This morning the world where my feet belong had a sudden cold snap and I live in a heated, modern sort of dwelling. The thought of chopping wood to keep the cold at bay would be daunting. Did you ever think of what those first settlers gave up to live primitively on a new planet…
Read MoreBabies
If you have read Heron’s Bonds you know that baby dragons are going to be included in book 3 the HeartSinger. Do you have an image in your head yet? Small, undefined, unable to fly or communicate, delicate and vulnerable. I am anxious to see people’s reaction to them. However in book 2 we do…
Read MoreA Cold
It is positively ridiculous that a human nose and sinus cavity can produce and store gallons of sticky snot under pressure. It waits until a sudden change in temperature before it basically explodes from the center of your face. I am not sure who to complain to about this obvious design flaw, but I want…
Read MorePitfalls
What are the challenges that Heron and Grabon face while trying to establish a territory that includes humans as well as dragons? How do they attract dragons to live side by side with humans when most dragons view humans as beasts? How do they keep humans when most of them live in fear of the…
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