I know some people who only read worthy books, or self improvement types of things. A few memorable people told me the only book they have ever read is the Bible. That idea gave me nightmares. What a twisted sense of place and value those people must have had. Ancient text is not the same as reading something that reflects on our modern reality and shows its ridiculous parts, the…

The idea of being equal yet different is a huge part of the NewEarth world. Hanna may have been traumatized, but she is equally important, and equally valued to everyone else. Gordon may have the most visible, vibrating power, but he is equally valued as anyone else. Not more, not less. The same is true for the dragons of the Combined Territories. Pia is no less valuable for her five…

How many of you have used guilt as a weapon? It’s not one of my favorites when dealing with most people, but it has been known to come in handy from time to time. I’ve been editing The Hunter, getting it ready, and there is a big guilt scene in one part. The reader gets to see the whole plan, but the result are not as clear. Hanna plays a…