Posts by Julia Schmeelk
Free Time
I don’t give myself too much free time, but occasionally I give myself a chunk to do some dreaming up of a new story. Yes, for those who are curious, that is all it takes. I recently noticed a phenomenon that had escaped me before. Free time spent in the confines of my own head,…
Read MoreRainy Sunday
With book 4 at the editors, the newsletter written, I think I am actually going to have some time to look over book 5 or read something I haven’t written. Currently I have a Linda Howard and a Sherrilyn Kenyon I haven’t read… That reminds me, if you haven’t signed up on JuliaSchmeelk.com for the…
Read MoreRok
Rok is an interesting character. Aside from him being a dragon, one of Grabon’s rough and tumble friends, he was also the dragon sent to negotiate on Grabon’s behalf. He seems to know more about formal protocol than the rest and he invents things. In Healing, book 4, you see another side of him, you…
Read MoreMaggie
If you have read book 3, The Heartsinger, you met Dotty’s sister Maggie. If not, read no farther because there are too many points that are giveaways. Half the fun of this story is finding the clues for yourself to put together the larger picture. As a reader, did you like Maggie when you first…
Read MoreHeartsinging
The idea that each person hears only what they need, as one aspect of the song the Heartsinger offers, is based on my understanding of sensory perception. Our eyes may all see the same image, but our perceptions will all be different. If we had the ability to share memories, I think we would be…
Read MoreHow the Grarden Grows
Gardening is a gamble of time, a little money, labor, and love. It would be a terrible chore if a person didn’t relish escaping the house 🏠 , toiling in the dirt, or playing with water💧 in the heat. Inside people should not garden. On the other hand, it is the best excuse to walk…
Read MoreMeat and Hunting
I have a very practical view of hunting, especially since I like to eat. Meat is a necessity in my diet and those in my family, so the source of that meat is no mystery. I like mine wrapped in plastic, either containers or wrap, ziplock bag or even tied. Occasionally it comes in a…
Read MoreFootprints in the Mud
One of the things my husband and I love to do is go for walks where few people have been. Fortunately, and this was the plan, we live in a place that we have plenty of choices to find the perfect spot. Anyway after a rain is the perfect time to go to look at…
Read MorePlants and Wind
I start all my plants from seeds, so I had over 120 seedlings that needed to be repotted yesterday, awaiting the arrival of warmer temps so they can sit outside. Normally I set up the saw horses, make a table and play with the dirt and pots outside, but the wind had my garbage cans…
Read MoreNewEarth is Different
Aside from it being a different planet, NewEarth has 2 suns, 2 moons and those that live there all have a psychic connection to what everyone calls the planet. If you were hoping for the full explanation in this post, sorry to disappoint, but you’ll have to keep reading to find out exactly what the…
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