Systems of Power

NewEarth 5 - Grabon's Nest by Julia Schmeelk

Up until book 5 there are only hints of the dragon political power structure. In Grabon’s Nest some of the system is explained and while it is similar to human systems of old, it is completely different as the planet itself seems to play a tangible part. As humans learn about the system, see how…

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Heron

NewEarth Series - Gordon and Grabon

Have you noticed that while Grabon is growing into the position of Territory Dragon, Heron seems to be assuming a leadership role as well? His role begins to expand again in book 5, Grabon’s Nest, and gets larger still in the following books. Heron is a fun character to write, some human thinking, some dragon…

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Trauma and Disabilities

As we are getting book 5 ready and I know book six is also around the corner, I think maybe it is time to talk about the disability aspect of the NewEarth Series. As you read the books you will discover a number of recognizable disabilities. Some of the disabilities are in the human population,…

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Female dragons

NewEarth 5 - Grabon's Nest by Julia Schmeelk

The first female dragon in Grabon’s territory was Mia, maybe not the first to visit but the first clan member who is female. She may be Pit’s mate, but she is independent, a storyteller and a female with her own way of doing things.  Tria was added later, first as a guest and then as…

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New Characters

NewEarth Character Map

As we get into book 5 of the series and I begin work on book 6 getting it ready for an October release date, the number of characters a reader is keeping track of becomes overwhelming. That’s why we are working hard to come up with the best kind and form of character map. If…

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Feedback Time

The Six Dragons of Grabon's Territory

I included a character map in the beginning of Healing book 4. Did people find it helpful? Would it be better placed at the end? Should I have not include characters from that book? Feedback is appreciated. On the website is a character map- pictorial, have people found that to be helpful? Should I keep…

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The Market and Dragons

It is not that dragons don’t trade, it is not that they aren’t industrious, but they don’t trade and sell goods like humans with a drive and abandon towards consumerism. However, the idea has appeal as we find out as dragon’s come from all over the continent to participate in the Dragon Market in Grabon’s…

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Characters

NewEarth Character Map

Someone recently asked me if any of my characters surprise me. I thought it was an interesting question as they always do. If I attempt to direct them instead on let them play out, I end up with stilted choppy writing that no one wants to read. However if the question was which character surprises…

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Grabon’s Nest

NewEarth 5 - Grabon's Nest by Julia Schmeelk

Just about anyone will tell you that I am a work horse. I work a different pace from others and I have always been comfortable with that. If that means I do more, who cares, but lately it is causing some problems. Finding the pacing for working with my editor is a challenge. I like…

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Zack

Zack is a human teenager, who due to circumstances you have to read for yourself in book 4, Healing, ends up a permanent resident in Grabon’s Nest. He is young, but not helpless,  coming into his own abilities and learning to manage his overwhelming power. In time, he adjusts and becomes a powerful figure in…

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