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Hello all, Welcome back! Let’s dive right in. (OBLIGATORY SPOILER ALERT HERE:) “Hey, I’m a pretty big history buff and noticed that in An Empire of Ashes, the Empire’s ships have names like the Akagi, Kongo, and Nagato, but then they also have Kali, Colossus, and Agincourt. Those names span a lot of different modern countries. Why do they all fall under the Eastern … Read More Drakin, Battleship Names? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hello all, Welcome back! Let’s dive right in. (OBLIGATORY SPOILER ALERT HERE:) “Hello, I’m part way through Drakin CPR and wanted to know if DLX supposed is to be in reference to COVID? You mentioned Wuhan in your book and inferred that something bad happened there. Thanks, Ian” Hi Ian, I can certainly understand why one might think that. However, if you remember, I … Read More Drakin, COVID Reference? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hello all, Welcome back! Let’s dive right in. (OBLIGATORY SPOILER ALERT HERE:) “Hi Jim, I was wondering about the airships you put into your stories. Why would they be necessary? It seems with modern military technology, the idea of massive lumbering giant battleships would actually be a massive step back. Can you go into a little more detail about them? Thanks, John” Hi John, … Read More Drakin, Battleships? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hello all, Welcome back! Let’s dive right in. (OBLIGATORY SPOILER ALERT HERE:) “Hi Jim, I was actually curious about what society would look like on the planet you created. With so many human/dragon couples that have come about and given how long dragons live, do you think that at some point the human race would become extinct on Earth as a result of this? … Read More Drakin, Society? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hello all, Welcome back! Let’s dive right in. So the next question I got was a Qira question… because of course it was. Thankfully, this one is a bit different than others. (OBLIGATORY SPOILER ALERT HERE) “Hi Jim, I’m curious. In your books, Qira seems to have chosen a life of celibacy. Can I ask why? Wouldn’t her getting with someone else fix her … Read More Drakin, Drakaeic Qira’s Life? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hello all, Welcome back! Let’s dive right in. (OBLIGATORY SPOILER ALERT HERE) “Dear Jim, Can you go into a little bit more of Tar’Mortha? How is she able to exist without food or water for so long? Thanks, Lindsey” Oooo… that’s a very good question. A VERY good question. Here’s the thing you have to understand about Tar’Mortha, she’s existed for over ten thousand … Read More Drakin, Tar’Mortha Eternal? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hello all, Welcome back! Let’s dive right in. So the next question I got was to dive a little bit more into the biology of the dragon race. (OBLIGATORY SPOILER ALERT HERE:) If you have not read past An Empire of Ashes, you may want to skip this piece. So we have people asking how it is possible for humans and dragons to conceive … Read More Drakin, Drakaeic Biology? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hello all, As always, when it comes to new readers, new questions come about, and boy have I been getting some good ones. I reply to those emails, typically, directing them here. Because I figure if one person has a question, chances are more people have questions. I do my best to answer ALL my fan mail (God help me), so let’s get started. … Read More Drakin, A Question? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hi Jim, I’m having a horrible time trying to come up with a theme for my story! I’m trying to map everything out before I write. I was wondering if you had any advice? What themes do you like? Thanks, Lawrence Hi Lawrence, Well I’d honestly say to start writing. If you have ideas, make […]
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Hello all, So I got a few emails, all asking the same question. Is this it? Will “Rule of One” be the final chapter in the Drakin series? Yes. The truth of the matter is that this series went on a lot longer than I had intended. Originally, I had only intended to write a trilogy. The original series was supposed to be, simply … Read More Drakin, is this it? #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hello all! Just wanted to provide a quick update! We are locked in for the September 1st release!!!! That’s right, ISBN information: Locked in. Copyright of all version: Locked in. Formatting checks: Passed. All authorizations: Done. Excited? I know I am. So let’s take a look at what’s coming: Book Interior: Yes, the story is complete. It’s been through editing, and its ready to … Read More Drakin, The Rule of One Status Update!!! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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Hello all! Just wanted to provide a quick update! So far, we’re on track for our September Release!!! So let’s take a look: Book Interior: Yes, the story is complete. It’s been through editing, and its ready to go! Book Legal: Complete Book Cover: Release Date: Right now, we’re on track, but that is still subject to change. October Surprises happen even outside of October. … Read More Drakin, The Rule of One Status Update!!! #Writing #Fantasy #SciFi
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