Discussion on NewEarth

The world of NewEarth has challenges, dangers, those who are twisted. It is not lacking in trauma or even corruption, but their is a determined type of optimism that shines from the characters. We could all use some of that.

Humans on NewEarth speak Universal, or a version of it that has emerged after 200 years isolated on a planet with little communication with outsiders. I imagine it is as different from Universal as say American is from English. However my point was that the dragons face another language barrier. Not only are they all…

As you read Heron’s Bonds you will probably notice that the posture of  Brom and Griss are well described when they make their vows to Grabon after he promises them something they clearly find valuable. I am being cagey to keep from revealing details a reader might not have discovered yet. In any case, their…

As we dance through the next two months and I work on getting Tad and Dotty ready to meet the world, ask yourself where you think the story is going? How many potential conflicts lie ahead? Hopefully my plots are not so predictable that you know before details unfold. Happy reading, but tell me what…

In Heron’s Bonds the reader discovers that Trissy and Jenny were staying in a tree root shelter when the temperature warmed. Since we know that storm came on and went from early fall temps to full winter in less that a full day, it is not so surprising that it warmed up the same way.…

Did you ever wonder what makes Grabon different from other dragons? Is it his bond with Heron? Was he different before that? Do you suppose he is brighter or dumber than other dragons? As you read Heron’s Bonds, take a moment and consider Grabon’s history. As the story of NewEarth unfolds, you find out more…

To keep things simple I use a base ten system, 10 small coins equal one large. A small coin is about the size of a dime, easily carried and stored. Nuggets and various coins from other places are all measured against that system. Gold was originally valued by the humans because of its value on…

Gold nuggets, beads and coins are all part of the NewEarth economy. Gold tends to be the currency most easily traded for goods and labor, but it is not used only for that. Gold is also the memory river, it originally holds the planets memory that can be read by virtually anyone with a connection…