Cheryl Matthynssens's Blog, page 28
January 30, 2014
Waking a Dragon!
My fascination with dragons, dragon books, dragon myths is never sated. I have spent many an hour with movies and books portraying their mighty stories. My favorites are still Eragon (Inheritance, Book 1)
and Dragonheart
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When I built Vesta, I wanted a different type of dragon. I did not want just the typical intelligent beast that was hunted by the brave Sir Knight. I wanted dragons that had the capacity to interact with the mortal world if they chose. I wanted them to...
and Dragonheart.When I built Vesta, I wanted a different type of dragon. I did not want just the typical intelligent beast that was hunted by the brave Sir Knight. I wanted dragons that had the capacity to interact with the mortal world if they chose. I wanted them to...
January 25, 2014
Outcast Questions - Answers with Fun!
I have started getting questions from my novel, Outcast. Rather than answer them individually, I decided on a more fun route that will also allow me to promote the book. I will from time to time, use Twitter feed to give a running dialog that will both answer the question and share more of the world of best. The first question that I have answered this way was, "Why did Keensight attack Smallbrook?"
To find that answer, look for today's date, January 15, 2014 under my...
To find that answer, look for today's date, January 15, 2014 under my...
January 24, 2014
The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Magic!
“Why does there appear to be so little magic in the world these days? It is because people have stopped believing in it or lose touch with it as they grow up. It is because we have become so sophisticated and lost our ancient and natural roots. It is because religion, science and education have taught us that magic does not exist. That even supposing it does exist – which to many is far too big an 'if' – then it couldn't possibly work. Their self-fulfilling sophistry complete, they then turn...
January 23, 2014
My Magic Exists! You Will Not Convince Me It Does Not!
“Someone needs to tell those tales. When the battles are fought and won and lost, when the pirates find their treasures and the dragons eat their foes for breakfast with a nice cup of Lapsang souchong, someone needs to tell their bits of overlapping narrative. There's magic in that. It's in the listener, and for each and every ear it will be different, and it will affect them in ways they can never predict. From the mundane to the profound. You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someo...
January 20, 2014
Compromise With a Dragon!
“With the suggestion of a compromise Gawaine mustered up enough courage to speak.
"What will you do if I surrender?" he asked.
"Why, I'll eat you," said the dragon.
"And if I don't surrender?"
"I'll eat you just the same.”
― Heywood Broun,
"What will you do if I surrender?" he asked.
"Why, I'll eat you," said the dragon.
"And if I don't surrender?"
"I'll eat you just the same.”
― Heywood Broun,
January 19, 2014
"Dragons are Terrifically Vain"
“Dragons are notable for their lust for gold, not a bad quality taken in moderation. Dragons are immune to fire, obviously. All dragons are terrifically vain, indeed as to who is more vain, a dragon or an elf, I would not want to be the one to decide. Hint: an elf. A dragon should never be engaged in conversation as they are inveterate liars and tricksters, though if you're actually talking to a dragon, you're pretty much toast anyway. Never, ever call a dragon a worm, no matter how much they...
January 18, 2014
2nd Children's Book is Released
Artwork by Rebecca Hunt NOT an Egg! hits both Amazon print and Kindle Select!Rebecca Hunt, one of the illustrators at Dragons' Geas, has outdone herself with this children's book. Her unique rendering of dragons insures that they are not frightening for a child's book. The little dragon Seaferia shows emotion in her tears, her surprise and even her feeling of dejection. This brings the tale to life in a way that words alone could have never achieved. I am proud as the a...
January 15, 2014
Giving Away Five Signed Copies
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January 12, 2014
Believe in Magic
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.” ― Roald Dahl
January 11, 2014
Wizard's First Rule - A Review and Comment
Wizard's First Rule by Terry GoodkindMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is not one for the squeamish or those with a history of unresolved physical abuse.
That being said, Terry Goodkind's understanding of the human psyche showed in numerous places throughout the book. This book had many elements I liked, man vs man, man vs self and of course, plot twists. It is rare for me to read an author who can plot twist without me seeing it coming, and this book did it more than once time. I would recomm...
