For those interested, progress is ongoing on Dragons of Orion, a fantasy series set on the planet of Orion where riders of dragons, griffins, unicorns and the dolphins of the land, thorpins, compete to give their islands sovereignty over the archipelago. We start with the dragons picking their new crop of riders and learn, all... Continue Reading →
Hatching Dragons and other creatures
Just got back the first read through of Dragons of Orion and have started on the second book of the series. Encouraging feedback -- "It was better than the last four books I read," as well as substantive suggestions. This is an initial read through from close family and friends and then after some work... Continue Reading →
Dragon Update
I just dropped off a draft of Dragons of Orion -- a working title-- to family, who generally are my first readers. It's the first in a series of books about the Orion Archipelago on the planet of Orion. Humans, they do eventually get around, you see. But more on that later. For now, I... Continue Reading →
Final Art
Here it is, the final unedited art that’s planned for the Dragons of Orion. The Dragon Four and Tom Brace escape from a burning and sinking ship. Dragons of Orion. Acrylic on Canvas Please feel free to comment! Love hearing people’s thoughts. The story itself centers on the dragon Four and their rider Tom Brace... Continue Reading →
Art is coming in for Dragons of Orion
Art for the cover of Dragons of Orion will be revealed this week. I'm pretty pleased with it so far and maybe you'll like it too. Other than that, the editing of D of O is going well and I'm excited for a summer release. Synopsis: In the Archipelago of Orion, the Great Guardian Tournament... Continue Reading →
Dragons of Orion: Chapter 5
Here is the fifth chapter of my new fantasy novel, Dragons of Orion. You will discover with Tom that leadership doesn't always fall on the head you think it should. CHAPTER FIVE LAST IN FLIGHT For a week, all anyone could talk about was Four’s victory over Borf. Tom himself was still unclear what had... Continue Reading →
Dragons of Orion: Chapters 3 and 4
Tom's dragon gets a name and we learn a little more about both of them as they prepare for the great tournament, in this preview of my fantasy novel, the Dragons of Orion. CHAPTER THREE FOUR There was silence from the other kids when Tom and his dragon emerged from the cave. Tom let the... Continue Reading →
Dragons of Orion: Chapter Two
The continued preview of my latest work, a fantasy novel about a most unique dragon and a boy with a lot to prove. CHAPTER TWO THE CHOOSING Nan Sasha glanced at Tom when he made it to the top of the steps and indicated the boy should stand at the end of the line of... Continue Reading →
Dragons of Orion: Chapter One
Here begins the story of Tom Brace an unlikely dragon rider with a lot to live up to. CHAPTER ONE OVERSLEPT “Tom! Get up! You’re going to miss it!” Tom’s eyes snapped open. He realized it was Bert, his brother banging on his bedroom door and not a voice in his dream. He rolled over... Continue Reading →
Dragons of Orion: Prelude
I will be posting the first few chapters of my latest manuscript. Dragons of Orion, a fantasy, is the story of Tom Brace and the strangest dragon ever born on Dragon Island, the dragon Four. Tom is the youngest son in a family of famous dragon riders who have competed and won the Great Guardian... Continue Reading →
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