Goodreads asked Deborah E. Blair:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Deborah E. Blair The Luna Tales - Book One - The Wisdom Runners came after my older sister's tragic death. The book came together as a number of ideas merged. Having suffered through a very abusive childhood- often with the help of my animal friends and books from an early age - and then having academic degrees in psychology and literature - and formal study in Carl Jung M.D.'s work that emphasizes the power of story, dreams and fairytale for healing - for many of the situations that children and people face in their lives. As a teen and adult I loved the Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit and other books - so I wanted a fun story that children and adults could enjoy but also find support in if they were facing life's hard questions.

In addition, having the gift of experiencing the incredible sled dogs of the UN-Chained Gang at Eden Ethical Dog Sledding - seeing them as they interact with children and adults for both fun educational adventures and often for support and healing - with so many fans from around the world - I knew that Luna, Peaberry and the rest of the gang have helped so many with their magic. I wanted people who have experienced their magic to continue the journey when they weren't staying at Eden Ethical - - and for those many who can never visit and stay with them - to have the magic, fun and healing that they have brought to so many.

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