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Alternative Energy
On NewEarth the idea of power and energy comes from the planet. The idea of alternative energy would be human produced to power technology. The irony of course is that I am selling solar power systems in real life, now that I am retired from teaching. Can you imagine Grabon’s response to that? In another…
My most recent book
No, not the one I’m writing but the one I am reading. Anne Bishop is a wonderful fantasy writer and I am indulging in my favorite, her Black Jewels Trilogy. If you enjoy different versions of society, exploring irony, contradictions, and strong emotions on both side of the spectrum, check out her amazing books. Of…
Editing is going on
As many of you probably know, I had given The Hunter, the NewEarth 7 novel to Jo, my editor, and she finally gave part of it back to me. I am going to slowly make my way through a mountain of suggestions and get that book ready for formatting and release. It is too soon…
Dragon Wisdom
Some of my dragons dispense advice, others both receive it and offer it in equal measures. Some of the advice is helpful, while other bits of wisdom are not as useful at the time. All of it helps my characters think more clearly, which is the purpose of dragon wisdom. You see, dragons know that…
False Facts
Combating false facts can be exhausting, frustrating, and often feels futile! It is hard to imagine how much effort is put into convincing all of us that what is not true, must be true. For many years I laughed at the conspiracy theorists, simply dismissing them as entertainment. Before I knew it they had well…
Working
As I am sure I have mentioned, I was able to get a really cool day job, promoting the idea of solar systems… not the kind that rotates around a sun, but panels that sit on a roof and produce power. You have undoubtedly heard about the push for alternative clean energy. It is fun…
9/11 Remember
We were asleep when it all started. Or rather I was doing something, kids were asleep, Shawn was still in bed and the phone rang. A fellow teacher called to let me know that someone had bombed NewYork. My head spun and I did what Americans do, I turned on the News. I called my…
Accomplishments
Yesterday I navigated all the twists and turns for buying health insurance. While waiting for texts, emails, and call backs, we did some sorting and cleaning out. Being on hold and waiting for people to get back to me is one of my least favorite activities. At the same time, I managed to do the…
Looking for Editor
If you know of someone who is up to doing a bit of developmental editing and line by line editing for publication, let me know. They of course need to be conversant in fantasy, epic fantasy, romance, science fiction, and utopian literature. Joe, my editor for the first six books, has hit a snag in…
Toes and Tails
I mentioned in other posts that dragons are sensitive about their tails, fingers, and toes; much like human males are sensitive about their balls, females protect their breasts, and both human sexes defend their faces. I might have neglected to mention that dragons are also sensitive about their wings, although not in the same way.…
Dragon Sensibilities
If you have been following the series, you realize that while my mammalian dragons think modesty is ridiculous, since everyone is naked under their clothes, they have other sensibilities different than humans. Dragons often conceal their bonds, certain talents, or even skills. They hide friendships and and in some cases the location of where they…
❤️ Love and Romance ❤️
We tend to think of romance at the beginning of a relationship and love being the emotion and commitment that carries a pairing through a lifetime. However, my husband has always found ways to bring romance into our daily lives no matter how far from the beginning we manage to get. For a period of…
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