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In Heron’s Bonds there is a fragmented discussion on rugs. It starts with Hanna talking about rag rugs, then Matti’s first mother suggests a rug to Trissy, then forced to choose something from the barns, Trissy decides she wants a rug. In a hand made society, why are rugs a big deal? Can you understand…

You probably will notice with Jenny and Matti and then as other youngsters join the story that there are distinct parenting styles and choices. Kev and Fin the Tailor boys are pretty free to do as they like within a framework. They are considerably older than Jenny and Matti, but they are also not supervised…

“Do all your characters have traditional skills for their gender roles?” Someone recently asked. My answer is keep reading. Since I am not dedicated to gender roles, I doubt I stuck to them. Are many of the characters skilled in domestic crafts? I certainly hope so. In a society where everything is done by hand,…

We are working on the cover and I think we are going to go with the sled in the mountains. Without giving too much away, Dotty and her sister are in the distant mountains and want to get back to some human settlement. Tad and Hess, Pit and Thane are traveling with the big wagon…

What is your favorite part of the stories? Is it the dragons? Is it the love story? Is it the acceptance of differences in Grabon’s territory? Is it the deep morality among the characters? Is it that overriding sense that different is not wrong, even if others are not convinced? Is it the inclusion of…

Not all dragons are territory dragons, but of those who are, some mature to actually claim a territory. Once they do, that territory is basically their kingdom. If other dragons are interested they can go and live in that kingdom or choose some other kingdom to live in.

During Heron’s Bonds the group begins the debate over what to call the new emerging family, but no decision is made. At least not until Jenny erupts and yells that they are Dragonmen and Heron and Trissy agree. Did you catch that the child ended up naming the new emerging family?

When Elden arrives in the territory and Farmers line up to complain about what his sons are involved in, how the Dragonman family is emerging and stealing their strongest family members, how do you think he responds? Can you almost hear him sputtering… “Grabon? Heron’s dragon? They did what? When did he grow a brain?…

I recently had a cold, the flu really,  and I wished I had Griss and his brews at my disposal. He has a collection of the best brew recipes for every ailment known to dragon and he is now collecting the same for humans. He also has the best lotions, the best candles and ointments…