Posts by Julia Schmeelk
Reimagining
I happen to be a huge fan of public education. Not only did I go to public school and then private Universities, but I have spent many wonderful years teaching in public schools, so I know many very talented public educators. That being said, I like the idea of mass education open to everyone and…
Read MoreDystopian Stories
It seems that the world is filled with dystopian stories, those tales that highlight the bad, the dangerous, the mysterious ideas that hold civilization together making what is corrupt seem appealing, even normalized. Lots of people love those stories because they can be great fun and leave them feeling good about our society, which may…
Read MoreDragons and Humans
People always ask if mixed couples exist in my stories, and I smile. The anatomy doesn’t fit for sex, but emotions are a whole different thing. Can a human have a love interest with a dragon, well of course, but the parts and pieces do not fit together the same ways. Elephants and dogs sometimes…
Read MoreHappy ❤️Day!
Lots of love and respect goes out to everyone celebrating Valentine’s Day. It doesn’t matter if you recognize a partner of 50+ years, a new lover, a child, parent, friend, classmates, siblings, or neighbor. A day of recognizing our relationships and spreading joy and chocolate is never wasted. What started as a gimmick to sell…
Read MoreHidden Messages
Aside from being a writer, I am a reader. I love books and I read from all kinds of points of view. I love falling into a story and forgetting reality. My mind enjoys the puzzle quality of analysis, so tearing a story apart, looking for deeper meaning is fun. Finding themes across books, looking…
Read MoreBusy Week
Sometimes when things come together, all lines intercept at once. This is a crazy week with more to come. I can’t believe it is only Wednesday. At least dragons are not swarming around my house and as far as I know, none of the basement trolls have ventured upstairs. Has anyone opened their homes to…
Read MoreFictional Death
As a world creator who makes the attempt to capture other people’s imagination and help them see their own reality in a clearer, kinder, and more thoughtful way I get caught by writer’s advice. The most recent is the need for death, for death rituals to develop and bind the characters tighter. But the truth…
Read MoreImagination
I admire other authors who have well developed imaginations. My own ecxerience with creative thinking is that it is a muscle and like all muscles, the more you work it the stronger it gets. It is true of logical thinking, objective reasoning, and imaginative thinking and creativity. I try to set aside time for it…
Read MoreFree Time
I was gifted with a bit of free time today so I took advantage and went exploring in my library pulling out books and reading well loved passages from my favorite authors. It warms my heart and fills my cup with inspiration. So many wonderful words… I have recently been looking at word origins and…
Read MoreWork Hard; Hard Work
The amount of work that can be accomplished on NewEarth by people who combine power and muscle is amazing. Here are a few factors to consider before allowing envy to grab hold. In short, no need for envy, they make use of the planet’s contribution and combine it with their own skills and talents to…
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