NewEarth Series - Gordon and Grabon

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By Julia Schmeelk | November 16, 2017

Our first giveaway is a signed fan card with the book cover for Gordon’s Pride on one side and a description of the work on the other. For details of when and how to sign up,  follow the blog.

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Gordon’s Surprise

By Julia Schmeelk | November 15, 2017

At the beginning of Gordon’s Pride when Gordon lashes out at Hanna with his power for going through his house and gasp, cleaning;” he is shocked when his power touches hers. The reason why is because his power line responds. He might have thought his grandfather told a good story, but that was a detail…

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Donkey and calf

By Julia Schmeelk | November 14, 2017

I live on a farm with a donkey in the fields and a whole lot of cows and calf’s. This morning the donkey, for a reason known only to the donkey, decided to roll in the grass and fell asleep. A curious calf came along… licked the donkey’s belly. The poor thing jumped up onto…

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Life span

By Julia Schmeelk | November 13, 2017

If a dragon lifespan is 200 years and they bond with a human in a companion bond, is the lifespan of the human altered? How about if that human companion finds their mate? These are questions that arise in Heron’s Bonds as the story progresses. In book 1 we find out that Heron is already…

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Pride

By Julia Schmeelk | November 12, 2017

One of many things to look for in Gordon’s Pride is the number of characters who are outside the societal norm. That was not done by accident. As the territory develops it will become a key feature as to who is accepted and who is not.

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Book 2

By Julia Schmeelk | November 12, 2017

Have you ever wondered what motivates a dragon to do something? You’ll find out in Heron’s Bonds when Grabon’s friends come to visit. Can you imagine Gordon’s reaction to five visiting dragons so close to his farm? It does make for an interesting story.

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Heron

By Julia Schmeelk | November 11, 2017

Heron is an interesting character, not only did he survive tragedy of his own as a young man, but he grew into his communication talent that was larger and more powerful than most humans can understand. It is the basis of his friendship with Gordon, they are both more powerfully connected to the planet than…

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Cover for Heron’s Bonds

By Julia Schmeelk | November 10, 2017

The cover was designed by Athena with a little input from me, but it is a scene based on the story. There are a few items missing from the picture. If you read the story, comment on what could have been added.

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New Info

By Julia Schmeelk | November 9, 2017

As we are getting Heron’s Bonds ready for publication, I thought I might give everyone a sneak peak at some of the issues Heron faces. How does a man who traveled in and among dragons for thirty years relate to a human female? What does he remember about human rituals and courtship? While he says…

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Dark and light writing

By Julia Schmeelk | November 9, 2017

Not all of the NewEarth Series is light and filled with positivity, there are dark edges and corners, but for the most part, the light and optimism shines through. The reason for that is because I work very hard to keep my own mindset in the positive realm of the thinking. Like most human beings,…

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Dragons

By Julia Schmeelk | November 8, 2017

When I first got the idea to write about dragons, I knew I didn’t want some snake like, fire breathing monsterish dragon, so I needed to do something with that. I had already developed the character of Hanna and I wanted him (dragon) to be her friend. Yep that wan an interesting process until I…

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Fodder for Books

By Julia Schmeelk | November 7, 2017

Life and experiences are fodder for books. You know the expression, “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger?” Among writers it should say if it kills you, your friends will use it in their next novel, if it doesn’t you have first dibs, but act quickly. Writers use expressions, the ones they hear, the ones…

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