Posts by Julia Schmeelk
Peace Keeper
As in any society there is a peacekeeper in the story of NewEarth, and it is neither, Heron or Grabon. Certainly Gordon could not don that cloak and Hess and Tad May have some skill in manipulation, they are not natural peacekeepers. Trissy, Heron’s mate, is as likely as anyone to call for someone to…
Read MoreDeath and Grief
In all of my books, coping with death and grieving are significant, but none as much as Healing NewEarth 4. From personal experience I know that grief is a process. The first rush is only the beginning and it slowly becomes something you live with, not something you overcome, or leave behind. Not all deaths…
Read MoreGordon’s Pride
If you haven’t had a chance to take a peek at my epic fantasy romance series, starting with Gordon’s Pride is always a good idea. If you love romance, dragons, adventure, and Utopian world building, this is a series you’re going to love. https://www.amazon.com/Gordons-Pride-NewEarth1-Julia-Schmeelk/dp/1979024693/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=23AWFCRQVWV4P&keywords=julia+schmeelk+books&qid=1582673733&s=home-garden&sprefix=Julia+schmeelk+books%2Cgarden%2C172&sr=8-1-fkmr0
Read MoreHanna and Grabon
Hanna is fascinated by Grabon when they first meet and she wants to craft his likeness in gold. Grabon was unsure until he saw two examples of her skill, a bentar and a spring bride. As the dragon examines the quality of her work and Heron translates for them, a special understanding begins to form.…
Read MoreFamily
One of the fun parts of building a world is deciding which elements of existence are most important. Among those many elements, I chose family to highlight. Naturally it emerges early in Gordon’s Pride. “I cannot eat your food” Hanna protested. “Our food. We are family now. You will eat with me every day for…
Read MoreLong time
It has been a long while since I did a blog post. Life can sometimes jump up and get you smack in the face, and no joke, it did that and more, knocking me out of my fictional world. It all started when I finally noticed that my editors excuses were piling up into the…
Read MoreBooks!
Someone asked me recently if my writing was successful. I guess I had not thought of it that way, or from that angle, and it made me grin. I have been successful in getting a story from my head into a format I am proud for people to read. I was successful in finding an…
Read MoreDon’t Celebrate
It may be unpopular, but there are things I think we should refrain from celebrating. That includes the impeachment of our own president, the assassination of a monster, the death of an enemy. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the inclination, but celebrating seems wrong. It’s a bit like laughing when you witness an accident.…
Read MoreWhat Would Grabon Do?
This is a great little game I play, looking around the world today. What would my great, intelligent, territory dragon think of melenials? He would love them for their sincere concern for the planet and their charity and forward thinking. What would Grabon think of American politics? He would search out the truth in their…
Read MoreCareer Change
For many years I did the same job. The location changed, the clients changed, but very often the job was the same. Now I am doing something totally new and different and yet there are a few constants. People have the ability to surprise me. Sometimes because their behavior is so outlandish, over the top,…
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