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Reality
I plan humor in my books, set up situations so they can happen to bring a reader a giggle, but reality is often far funnier. This morning Shawn and I were watching the birds in our feeder. There were maybe ten sparrows feasting and generally getting along in a small space when a blue jay…
OldEarth Cows
On NewEarth with active smuggling, the Farmers are trying to keep a herd of OldEarth cows alive for milk production, cheese and butter. Not only are those cows prone to illnesses on the new planet, but they are also difficult to keep away from other predators. Humans try to steal them, Putons want to eat…
Tea
There are so many ways to make tea, some better than others, but most work with the correct type of tea. In a pinch I have used a microwave to heat the water, usually two minutes. That is good with fresh lemon, lime, or ginger in the cup of water. My preference is the copper…
Mind Speakers
A reader asked me how Hanna could receive the announcements made by the territory dragon (Grabon) and not be able to receive communication sent by telepath? Great question that I left unanswered until a later book. However there is a simple explanation that may help you understand without destroying future revelations. Territory dragons when they…
Book reviews
A couple of people have said that they love the story but they don’t know how to write a book review, so I thought I would break it down. 1. Did you enjoy the story? 2. What was your favorite/worst part or character? 3.Would you recommend this book to others? 4. On a five star…
Candy
Only one day until Halloween and like most American’s we have a lot of candy in the house. Shawn and I each have our favorite. It makes me wonder what do you think Grabon’s favorite candy would be?
The sisters
Jamie and Janie are sisters and characters that the reader comes to know slightly in book 1. But I promise they reveal more of themselves in future books and stories.
Frozen
We experienced our first frost of the season last night. As things happen, we managed to get the air conditioners out of the windows last evening. It was interesting watching the birds peck at the frozen bird bath this morning, but the sun seems to have melted most of it already. This is such an…
Hanna
In Gordon’s Pride, Hanna is one of the main characters, the female lead, so to speak. She is in difficult circumstance, traumatized and has been living under unimaginable stress for a long time. The story tells of her coping strategies, her ability to survive and the rebuilding of her sense of self after the trauma…
Recipes Mushrooms
My books are filled with food ideas, but here is one that would never make it to NewEarth. Portobello mushrooms, shredded fake crab meat, mazerella cheese and a little parmesan and butter, margarine, or oil. Mix it all together and stuff in mushroom cap along with chopped stem. Bake at 400 until golden brown.
Interview
I had the pleasure of speaking with a dedicated group of students from Kodiak, Alaska today. They are participating in a month long writing intensive and they had some excellent questions on character development and story building. For a first interview, I think it went well. Hopefully other opportunities to talk about writing craft are…
Halloween
The spookfest of Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Not only can you dress up, but candy is involved. From candy corn to mini candy bars, I love those sugary snacks. If I can find a way to create a holiday with my favorite features, I may include that on NewEarth. As of now…
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