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Wisdom of Fight - Splitting Fences

Wisdom of the Flightas told by Alador Guldalian
Keensight sat back and lifted his large head. "Let me tell you of a young dragon who had amassed his first hoard. In the hoard, that he had painstakingly worked to accumulate, there was a beautiful crown."

Alador grinned. "You mean that he stole?"

Keensight huffed, and a puff of smoke bellowed from both nostrils. "Let me tell the story, and do not interrupt to split fences."

"You mean split hairs," laughed Al...

Adventures of an August Writer

To say that nothing has gone as planned since I decided to leave my job and write full-time would be a great understatement.  I had put in my notice because I thought my poor health was due to burnout, a condition that happens often to chemical dependency counselors.  Little did I know when I told them it was to take care of my health how big a statement that was or how wrong I was when I said it was nothing life threatening.


Not long after giving my notice, I want to say within days...

The Lone Tree - A Live Write

This small story is written at 3:30 in the morning.  It came to me as I lay unable to sleep.  It is unedited and it is first raw moment.  However, as I thought about this, I thought of two friends that might need to hear it.

Once there was a lone tall tree.  It stood on a knoll looking down at small stream that had sung to the tree as it had grown.  The lone tree had sent its roots deep into the ground to touch the stream.  It was nourished by its gentle caress te...

Using Fantasy to Help Your Older Child(ren) Adjust to a New Baby Sibling

Kindle edition will be free on August 22, 2015.

Sibling Rivalry usually starts right after, (or even before) the arrival of the second child. The older child often becomes aggressive, “acts out” or even regresses.  Regression means acting more like a baby—for example, by wanting a bottle, or peeing in their pants.  It’s important to prepare your older child when you know you are expecting a new baby.  Kids need to know what to expect, and they need time to adjust.  After yo...

A Bank or Bed - The Value of Treasure!

Wisdom of the Flightby Alador Guldalian
"Why do dragons sleep on their treasure.  It hardly looks comfortable?" asked Alador.

Keensight cocked his large head  as he stared at the mage then snorted smoke from his nostrils.  "A better question would be ... why do mortals hide their treasure where none can see it?  Do you not know boy, the true value of slips is not the amount that you have, but the use that you put it to."

Alador laughed.  "I think that the saying you are...

Wisdom of the Flight!

Wisdom of the Flightby Alador Guldalian
Many are the fledglings that leave the lair with grand ideas to see the world.  Those that survive realize what they truly see and not just what they look upon!


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Seven Slayers a Dragon Must Fear!

Excerpt to a Hatchling from Dragon Champion
“Listen my hatchling, for now you shall hear Of the only seven slayers a dragon must fear. 
First beware Pride, lest belief in one’s might Has you discount the foeman who is braving your sight.Never Envy other dragons their wealth, power, or home For dark plots and plans will bring death to your own. 
Your Wrath shouldn’t win, when spears strike your scale Anger kills cunning, which you will need to prevail. A dragon...

Wisdom of the Flight!

Wisdom of the Flightby Alador Guldalian
While human lies are easily discerned by the length of explanation, dragon lies are short. It is a dragon that you can trust that spends an hour explaining what could have been given in five short words.


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Wisdom of the Flight!

Wisdom of the Flight!as told by Alador Guldalian

Some of the most eloquent speeches that one will regret have been made in anger.

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When I needed it most!

It has been a disheartening weekend with the rain at the festival.  I came home to these two reviews on Goodreads.  I  want to send my heartfelt thanks out to Lorraine Carter and Simon for taking the time to write these out!  They really made my day.

Lorraine Carter rated it 5 of 5 starsBeautifully described landscapes and mysterious Dragon Lore; the warmth of genuine relationship and the wretched loneliness of being different. Cheryl Matthynessens captures...