Posts by Julia Schmeelk
Governments
As we get into Acceptance, book6, there is more about the governments among the dragons, as well as the governments among the humans. The system the dragons use is complex, developed and long standing. The humans is far more fluid and inclined to shifts and changes. They are systems of government we understand. The dragons…
Read MoreButtered Pretzels
This is a treat I think Hanna should make in her kitchen. Amid the yeast dough, add a good bit of butter, or in a modern kitchen butter extract, to add the flavor without the fat. Then dip in salted boiling water, baking soda is the norm and bake at a high temp for soft,…
Read MoreHummingbird War
I made up a fresh batch of nectar, 4/1 ratio water to sugar, boiled it for 5+ minutes and set it to cool. My husband said he felt bad for the little guys, in the midst of our dry spell, all the flowers were turned to dust. I added two more tablespoons of sugar and…
Read MoreDifferences in Fiction
I have heard this debated on all sides; characters with disabilities should be included in fiction, characters with disabilities should never be included in fiction unless they are the main character. People who are gay should not be included unless that is the audience we are writing for… what a bunch of hogwash. People love…
Read MoreNewEarth Critters
A number of people have been curious about certain animals mentioned in the NewEarth books. Athena, my talented and wonderful artist, has managed to draw several of them based on my descriptions. Take a peak at her collection of NewEarth pieces of art in the gallery under reader’s resources found under the NewEarth Series Tab.…
Read MoreWhat is NewEarth Tea?
The tea of NewEarth is a particular plant usually dried and steeped in boiling water. It is generally consumed warm, may have other berries or herbs added to flavor. The tea plants were originally a plant from OldEarth, genetically modified and then it spread on NewEarth taking on a different flavor as it grows abundantly…
Read MoreSelf-Knowledge and Purpose
As you read the NewEarth Series, you realize that the dragons spend a lot of time gaining self-knowledge. This consist of what they are good at, what they enjoy, discovering and developing skills. Finding out what they do not like, what they avoid, what makes their stomach quake with dread. Learning what motivates them, what…
Read MoreBirds and other Critters
Like a lot of people I feed the local birds, squirrels, rabbits, ground hogs and others that pass by in the night. With our grass being so brown I have felt bad for the horses and Rolex, the jack, and I may have snuck them a few carrots, celery heads…well you get the idea. They…
Read MoreBookBub
I am pretty excited to have my books listed through BookBub as it is a major way for heavy readers to get their hands on discounted ebooks on a regular basis. If you follow particular authors on BookBub, they will notify you every time one of the ebooks goes on sale, even if it is…
Read MoreHappy Possibilities!
As I add to the story of NewEarth, the Combined Territories and Grabon and Heron’s Clan, I get a buzz in my gut, a sense of excitement as I lure characters into impossible situations and then help them plot and plan their way out. I wonder what kinds of impossible situations I can create…
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