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Territory Dragons
If you ask Grabon, being a territory dragon is simply a matter of having branches on your power line. That is definitely an over simplification since many clan members of the Combined Territories has branching power lines, yet none of them choose to take on the role of territory dragon. Grabon and Heron made a…
Read MoreDisappointment
People set expectations of themselves and of others and when something happens and we fail to meet those expectations there is disappointment. Grabon certainly felt that way when he was expecting a strong mate that he could test his strength on and instead found a young frail mate in need of his protection. Grabon also…
Read MoreResponsibility
As an American, I believe in freedom. I support a person’s right to choose what they are going to do in any given situation. I also support consequences. If you choose this, that will happen. Screaming loud and long does not change anything. It does make you look funny, which also comes with consequences. Typically…
Read MoreHeron’s Bonds
Looks like the giveaway was pretty successful and I have to tell you that giving away books is every bit as satisfying as selling them as long as people enjoy reading them. Now, if they are used as a doorstop, we’ll that may not be the best, but hey, it gets them out there, right?…
Read MorePet Peeve?
First off I want to express my wonder that some people make a pet out of their peeves. I may have a few that reoccure, but as far as I know I have never fed nor housed them, nurtured or cared for them. That being said, like any other human there are boundaries and expected…
Read MoreCreative Ideas
Someone who doesn’t know me very well commented that I was just full of ideas. I smiled, walked away and thought to myself, “you have no idea.” I know other people think, solve problems, and use their imagination; but I would guess that my thought process would make most people pull out their hair. For…
Read MoreFlat Tire
I bet you know people who manage to have one simple crises at a time and quickly move on to the planned events of the day. Unfortunately I am not one of those people and when things go wrong in my world, they veer far off course with little warning and plenty of drama. Yesterday…
Read MoreTrauma
If you have been reading my NewEarth Series, you might have noticed that several characters have survived trauma. As a part of my real life ( non-writing) I worked with kids and young adults who were learning to survive after a single or cumulative traumatic event. It made me very aware of how common trauma…
Read MoreCleaning
Someone asked me why I have characters wasting valuable story time doing mundane tasks like cleaning, and I laughed and said I waste considerable living time doing those tasks; and lots of valuable things happen during that time. Some of my best discussions with family and friends have happened while washing dishes. You wash, I’ll…
Read MoreDragon’s Clan
The members of a territory clan, people bonded with the territory dragon, are the dragon’s clan members. Being a clan dragon is an honor and a privilege, but it also comes with a an obligation to agree and support the territory dragon. If a clan dragon finds that they cannot support their territory leader they…
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