Posts by Julia Schmeelk
Marching Time
One of the challenges when writing a series like mine is keeping track of time; seasons and cycles. Following the maturation of youngsters and youth based on their own species. Sometimes as I am sitting at my computer I feel like my head is going to explode. I have a similar problem with the children…
Read MoreSweet Tea
I drink a lot of tea, both hot and cold, flavored and plain, but I always use some form of sweetener. Unfortunately something in young leaves, green tea, makes me sick. The same can happen if I overbrew a cup of tea. That being case, I am somewhat picky about the type of tea I…
Read MoreThe Soother
My first title for book6 was The Soother. Hipita who is an amazing character, and somewhat central to the story, happens to have a very interesting talent that goes well with her somewhat prickly personality. Only I did that with Healing, naming the book after a talent and I did not want readers…
Read MoreBlogging
So I grew up without computers, long before the Information Age was underway and I have read a ton of articles about blogging. They tell you how to pick a singular theme, stick to it, draw in your audience, and entertain them with spin offs of the same thing. There is a load of advice…
Read MoreSpot Cleaning
I like short cuts, especially cleaning shortcuts, although cooking shortcuts can be great as long as it doesn’t ruin the food. But back to cleaning, everyone’s least favorite job. It is an endless thankless chore. Spot cleaning and stark organization are my friends. I see some dirt, clean it up, move this, wipe that, make…
Read MoreFREE Last Day
This is the final day for my free sale for The Heartsinger: NewEarth3. I am thrilled that so many people took the opportunity to download it and I hope they all read it and enjoy. The story of Dotty and Tad is a special one. Let me know who makes you want to tear your…
Read MoreWriter
Every job has hard parts, out of control parts, those things that make us cringe or stall. As a writer I enjoy the rough draft, the grittiness of world building and character development. The second pass where action is added, movement, even gestures, hand motions and facial expressions. The third pass where emotion is built…
Read MoreHuman Arrogance
Heron warns Grabon about the dangers of human arrogance, cautioning him that humans are no better than dragons when it comes to thinking they know everything, judge everything, especially what they do not fully understand. We see it all the time, one human presuming to know what is best for someone else and trying to…
Read MoreMap
There are maps and then there are maps. Take a look at this one. You probably won’t find the rivers and mountains, but it might give you an idea about how the series works. For more information, check out the website at JuliaSchmeelk.com and see out the reader’s resources. some characters have been added to…
Read MoreFree!
For today and tomorrow you can download a free copy of The Heartsinger from Amazon or follow the links on my website. The 3rd book, The Heartsinger, is where the territory comes up with the idea of the market, where partnerships are consoludated between Hess, Tad, Pit, and Thane. It is where the readers find…
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