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 →
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: 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 →
What the heck is a thorpin?
A thorpin is one of the Great Guardians of the Archipelago of Orion. Making their home in the waters off the shores of the farthest southern islands in the chain of islands in the Great Ocean, thorpins have five developmental stages. Thorpins are born in the ocean, near the shores of the Thorpin Islands. At... Continue Reading →
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