Posts by Julia Schmeelk
Opposable Thumbs
The anatomy for my mammalian, sentient beings that are called dragons is very different from the classic understanding of such creatures. Oh yes, my dragons have a long neck and wings, however the wings are more bat like than those of a bird. They have arms with hands with two opposable thumbs and three fingers;…
Read MoreRough Day
We have been pet owners for many years, all of our lives together, as a matter of fact. It is always incredibly sad and difficult to make that final decision for a beloved pet. Our poor Jethro was struggling to walk. He had lost the ability to climb into our bed and he was able…
Read MoreEnvironment for NewEarth
If you look at Athena’s wonderful art and wonder about the wagons and giant animals pulling them, let me explain about the human commitment to a clean healthy environment. When the colonists left OldEarth behind, it was with a deep breath of free clean air. Portable water was costly, radiation winds frequently damaged and killed…
Read MoreThe Heartsinger
As we get ready to format The Hunter:NewEarth 7 I thought it would be a good idea to offer one of the earlier stories of the series for free for a limited time. As I hemmed and hawed over the different novels, my thinking went something like this. “I could offer Gordon’s Pride… it is…
Read MoreDragon Sensibilities
If you think humans are sensitive, dragons have sensibilities that humans are mostly unaware of. A good example is that humans are open about their bonds with one another, while dragons are secretive about their bonds because they can be used against them. Humans may hide inside their clothing, but many capable dragons use shields…
Read MoreFear Mongering
Am I the only one who finds this reprehensible? It doesn’t matter if it’s about the evils of tobacco, illegal drugs, or refugees. False information used to scare people is still false information. There is plenty to be terrified of in this world, why do we make up things and pretend they are true? If…
Read MoreFather’s Day
I have so many reasons to be grateful for my father and cherish him, but let me tell you about a few of the things he taught me. If you dig in the dirt, move blocks, or wood- wear gloves and protect your hands. It keeps you from having to stop in the middle of…
Read MoreResourceful
Among my characters, those favored by the author, a common character trait that comes through all of them is resourcefulness. Whether it is Hanna crafting a statue and trading it to the peddler; or Trissy managing to survive in new woods with Jenny on their long journey, resourcefulness is something this author happens to admire.…
Read MoreNew Adventures
Not only am I venturing into sales, but I am expanding my territory. I am located in a store, circulating among customers and talking about a service the company I work for offers. This past week I included a new store, spreading the news of our service and helping people take those first steps. Needless…
Read MorePets are ❤️
It was a sad day when my parents beloved Francie barked for the last time as the vet team came in and spared her any more suffering. She had been struggling with moving around for some time. Getting up to go outside had become more and more difficult. In the end, feces and urine were…
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