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Governments

By Julia Schmeelk | August 21, 2018

As we get into Acceptance, book6, there is more about the governments among the dragons, as well as the governments among the humans. The system the dragons use is complex, developed and long standing. The humans is far more fluid and inclined to shifts and changes. They are systems of government we understand. The dragons…

Buttered Pretzels

By Julia Schmeelk | August 21, 2018

This is a treat I think Hanna should make in her kitchen. Amid the yeast dough, add a good bit of butter, or in a modern kitchen butter extract, to add the flavor without the fat. Then dip in salted boiling water, baking soda is the norm and bake at a high temp for soft,…

Hummingbird War

By Julia Schmeelk | August 20, 2018

I made up a fresh batch of nectar, 4/1 ratio water to sugar, boiled it for 5+ minutes and set it to cool. My husband said he felt bad for the little guys, in the midst of our dry spell, all the flowers were turned to dust. I added two more tablespoons of sugar and…

Differences in Fiction

By Julia Schmeelk | August 20, 2018

I have heard this debated on all sides; characters with disabilities should be included in fiction, characters with disabilities should never be included in fiction unless they are the main character. People who are gay should not be included unless that is the audience we are writing for… what a bunch of hogwash. People love…

NewEarth Critters

By Julia Schmeelk | August 19, 2018

A number of people have been curious about certain animals mentioned in the NewEarth books. Athena, my talented and wonderful artist, has managed to draw several of them based on my descriptions. Take a peak at her collection of NewEarth pieces of art in the gallery under reader’s resources found under the NewEarth Series Tab.…

What is NewEarth Tea?

By Julia Schmeelk | August 19, 2018

The tea of NewEarth is a particular plant usually dried and steeped in boiling water. It is generally consumed warm, may have other berries or herbs added to flavor. The tea plants were originally a plant from OldEarth, genetically modified and then it spread on NewEarth taking on a different flavor as it grows abundantly…

Self-Knowledge and Purpose

By Julia Schmeelk | August 18, 2018

As you read the NewEarth Series, you realize that the dragons spend a lot of time gaining self-knowledge. This consist of what they are good at, what they enjoy, discovering and developing skills. Finding out what they do not like, what they avoid, what makes their stomach quake with dread. Learning what motivates them, what…

Birds and other Critters

By Julia Schmeelk | August 18, 2018

Like a lot of people I feed the local birds, squirrels, rabbits, ground hogs and others that pass by in the night. With our grass being so brown I have felt bad for the horses and Rolex, the jack, and I may have snuck them a few carrots, celery heads…well you get the idea. They…

BookBub

By Julia Schmeelk | August 17, 2018

I am pretty excited to have my books listed through BookBub as it is a major way for heavy readers to get their hands on discounted ebooks on a regular basis. If you follow particular authors on BookBub, they will notify you every time one of the ebooks goes on sale, even if it is…

Happy Possibilities!

By Julia Schmeelk | August 17, 2018

As I add to the story of NewEarth, the Combined Territories and Grabon and Heron’s Clan, I get a buzz in my gut, a sense of excitement as I lure characters into impossible situations and then help them plot and plan their way out.  I wonder what kinds of impossible situations I can create…

Amazing!

By Julia Schmeelk | August 17, 2018

I don’t know if my readers have noticed yet, but the youngsters and youth on NewEarth are growing, hitting milestones and moving on. This happens with the same lack of fanfare and announcement that it does here on earth. The exception of course is if you manage to catch a parent in a mood to…

What Do You Think 🤔

By Julia Schmeelk | August 16, 2018

Bryan, the great and powerful website wizard, made a few tweaks and changes to our appearance yesterday. We added a few pics, put out the cover for book 6, and are making some attempt to limit the bots from hijacking and messing with us. How we got to be a target is beyond me, but…

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