Posts by Julia Schmeelk
LeeAnn the Healer
In book 4, LeeAnn, this amazing young woman who has survived some terrible circumstances, is dropped into Grabon’s nest. This is definitely not the best introduction of a human to a territory dragon, but I will say it was memorable for everyone there. LeeAnn heals not only her own injuries but Grabon’s and her value…
Read MoreComing Back
Like so many things that were delayed and distracted by world events and illness, my blog was derailed and put on hold, but my utopian books are still available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/NewEarth-6-Book-Series/dp/B07JW6FHJR/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Julia+schmeelk+books&qid=1628940600&sr=8-5 If you are looking for something hopeful, uplifting and fun give one of my stories a whirl. You can always find the links…
Read MoreGordon’s Pride
Read about Hanna’s survival, her journey of strength, compassion, and love. Never underestimate a woman who may be down. Those who read Hanna as being weak and helpless are missing the strength that she attracts. Yes, she has been abandoned by everyone, left alone in the wilderness to die. Yet somehow she makes friends. She…
Read MoreDragons
The dragons of NewEarth are not clever beasts, they are intelligent beings. They are very similar to us, with a wide range of intelligences within their species, but all capable of some deep thinking and analyzing. One of the valued skills among dragons is deception. While humans value truth, or the facsimile of truth, depending…
Read MoreFairytales for Adults
What makes a great Fairytale? Is it the layers of lessons and wisdom? Is it the stick in your mind stories and themes? Is it the simplicity, characters, or symbolism? Is it the handling of delicate topics in ways that speak gently about the horrific, and horribly about the mundane? So are my stories fairytales?…
Read MoreDifferences and Disability
Many people focus on what a person cannot do, learn, move, or see. They consider how someone is limited. In my writing, in my life, I do my best to focus on what people can do, what they can do well, and areas they can excel. That may be what makes me suited to writing…
Read MoreCoexistence
Coexistence is a reoccurring theme in all my stories, because it is such a struggle for humans. To be clear, this is not an American problem, or a Russian problem; it is a Human issue. We focus on differences instead of our commonalities. Attributing that same trait to dragons allows us to see it more…
Read MoreDisease
Disease does not know your face, it does not care about your race. It cannot tell rich from poor but it lives in thrives in a crowded space. From the president to the beggar, the human condition is fragile. Our ego screams to lead others by example. This is not a flashing neon light or…
Read MoreThe Characters
As a writer, just because I lack time or energy to drag my characters out and write down their dialog does not mean they are sitting patiently with their hands folded. In fact they age, get smarter, find new places to live, get into trouble and generally carry on with their own concerns. When I…
Read MoreThe Joy of Fiction
I know some people who only read worthy books, or self improvement types of things. A few memorable people told me the only book they have ever read is the Bible. That idea gave me nightmares. What a twisted sense of place and value those people must have had. Ancient text is not the same…
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