PHILIPPA BALLANTINE

M. H. BONHAM

ERIK BUCHANAN

JEANETTE COTTRELL

TOM DULLEMOND

JASON HENDERSON

TEE MORRIS

KATHLEEN H. NELSON

JANA G. OLIVER

KRISTAN PROUDMAN

SELINA ROSEN

TONY RUGGIERO

DAVID SAKMYSTER

KAREN ANNE WEBB

Jason Henderson Talks about THE DARKLING BAND

I've always been proudest working with teams, and novel-writing is a solitary endeavor, whereas the teamwork really comes along afterwards, when the art directors and editors and PR guys do their thing.

But I do love challenges-- the challenge for me with DARKLING BAND was to deal with a hole I'd written myself into in my first book, THE IRON THANE. After years of computer game and comics writing I knew I wanted to return to the world of the Darklings of THANE, but the problem was that since then I'd come to regard them as impossible: tall, winged, fyling men and women. Tall. Winged. Flying. Which didn't make sense anymore-- on earth, no big mammals have six limbs, and yet wings are limbs. And nothing the size of a man flies, yet there they were, flitting around THE IRON THANE. So THE DARKLING BAND became a book as much about the mystery of how such a race could exist as what they did-- and when I chose that as a key topic, suddenly the whole plot has a lot more urgency. If you have a body that nature abhors, your race is doomed. And a doomed race will be dangerous to man.

REVIEW of Jason's previous work

Jason Henderson is a bona fide hat trick, a published novelist (five and counting) who has also written scripts for several of the most popular video games ever released, and who in the past several years has branched out into the ne plus ultra of Tarantino-esque cool: yes, penning his own sprawling comic book series."
                                           ~ Austin Chronicle.

Connie Ward Talks about THE GRYPHON HIGHLORD

I'm really happy with the way my minor characters turned out. At first I just sketched them in as necessary bit players, but they soon developed their own personalities, back-stories, quirks, etc. There is Repachea, the flaky rake with the heart of gold, Saxton the idealistic young soldier who only wants to do the right thing, and Owyn the village hearthmage who has a lucrative side business catering to the male population.

I think the reader will find the most memorable parts of The Gryphon Highlord will come in the form of one of these secondary characters. I can say for myself that I've finished many a book wishing the author would devote a whole new storyline about a minor but intriguing and unforgettable character.

REVIEW EXCERPT

Princess Kathedra, the Gryphon Highlord, is warrior, mage, and every bit a woman. Author Connie Ward shows a keen eye for detail in this complex tale of betrayal, adventure, and redemption.
                                       ~Jeanette Cottrell, author and reviewer

The one thing that I really love about DRAGON’S FIRE, WIZARD’S FLAME, is that the main characters experience growth as they journey.  The teenage coming of age theme is strongest with Zac, (our adolescent dragon).  As Zac encounters each new conflict, he must struggle with letting go of his youthful fears, and take responsibility for himself and his friends.  Young readers cannot help but feel a connection with Zac and his emotions.

EXCERPTS/REVIEWS

“Michael Mennenga is a terrific young-adult writer. Everybody's been looking for the next J. K. Rowling; well, here he is.”

          Robert J. Sawyer - Nebula Award-winning author of HOMINIDS

“Dragon’s Fire does seem like Fun!”

         Piers Anthony

WHAT'S DRAGON'S FIRE, WIZARD'S FLAME ALL ABOUT? 

Seventy-five-year-old Zac—who is young for a dragon—has endured taunts and pranks from the other dragons in his secluded village for years, and brought shame and disgrace to his family because he can’t seem to get the hang of breathing flames. He ventures out into the dangerous and exciting human world in search of his fire.

With the help of Abraham (a clever moose with nerves of steel), Jo (a high-energy squirrel), Neft (a cantankerous old elf), and Tyralus (a wise and powerful sage), Zac discovers his “firelessness” is a precious gift that makes him one of the most powerful dragons on Earth. However, his gift carries a curse: any wizard can tap into Zac’s power to achieve his own good (or evil) ends.

David Sakmyster at
L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future

I just got back from the L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future award ceremony in San Diego, and an intense week of workshops, writing and
celebrating.  I had the incredible pleasure of meeting so many great authors - eating dinner with Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, and sharing a booksigning with the likes of Brian Herbert, Kevin Andersen, Anne McCaffrey, Fred Pohl and Tim Powers, after the grand award ceremony and the thrill of finally seeing my story in print.  David Sakmyster is the author of TWILIGHT OF THE FIFTH SUN

Dragon Moon titles are making their debut on Fictionwise. Available in multiformat, unencrypted formats, you can now get your favorite titles for your electronic reading device. Over the next few weeks, expect to see all DMP titles, including our new fall releases!

Congratulations to Tee Morris and Scott Sigler for their podcast novels, Morevi and Infection*, are finalists for the first annual Parsec Award, presented at Dragon*Con 2006. The Parsec Awards recognize excellence in Speculative Fiction Podcasting.

Tina Morgan will be appearing at the Ohio Renaissance Faire promoting THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING FANTASY, THE FANTASY WRITER'S COMPANION and NOT YOUR FATHER'S HORSEMEN on the following dates:      Sept: 9, 10 & 23, Oct. 7, 21 & 22.

SCI FI TRAVELING ROAD SHOW Episode 9 is on line and ready for your listening pleasure. You can listen to it on your desktop or download it.  The podcast is absolutely free.  For information about subscribing to the podcast, click here  Information provided by M. H. Bonham, author of the upcoming Dragon Moon Press title, LACHLEI

Michele Acker will be appearing at the Surrey International Writer's Conference at Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey, British Columbia Oct 19-22. Michele is a contributing author to "Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy" 2003, and "Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction" 2007.
 

ARTICLES

How to Capture a Dragon, by Jeanette Cottrell, August 2006. She offers the results of her own research on this topic, and welcomes any insights you may have on the topic. Jeanette Cottrell is the author of THE SHADEBINDER'S OATH.

DOMINION This is a page turner. Despite its darkness, and the unusual prehistoric setting, I found myself sitting up late at night to finish just one more page and then one more after that. (Author: J. Y. T Kennedy)
                            ~Donna McMahon, On Spec Reviews~

DRAGON REBORN  does more than continue the adventures of Lathwi; it captures the reader and takes them for a magic-carpet ride! (Author: Kathleen H. Nelson)
                                  ~Pat Hall from Rockville, CT~

An original and well-crafted story, SOJOURN is very highly recommended reading for Sci-Fi buffs and clearly documents Jana G. Oliver as a gifted storyteller and a master of the genre.  (Author: Jana Oliver)
                                        ~Midwest Book Review~

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING FANTASY is a broad compendium of advice and resource material developed and compiled by writers who understand the struggle involved in mastering the craft. (Editors: Darin Park, Tom Dullemond)
                 ~ Jacqueline Carey, Author of the Kushiel's Legacy series ~

THE SHADEBINDER'S OATH is a terrific fantasy that grips the audience from the moment a young lad shows courage while on a dare to visit the Shadebinder in the King's stable and never slows down until the final contest occurs...Jeanette Cottrell provides a wonderful tale.
                                  ~Harriet Klausner, Reviewer~

ALIEN DECEPTION (Author: Tony Ruggiero) I’m positive any lover of science fiction will be crazy about this book.
                      ~Jennifer LB Lease, A Story Weaver Book Review~

TWILIGHT OF THE FIFTH SUN  Sakmyster has a keen sense of drama, is a very descriptive storyteller, and has believable (sometimes heartwarming), true to life characters.                               
                                                       – The Penfield Post

Read About Dragon Moon's Other Awards and Accolades

Dragon Moon Press is proud to offer its new drawing. Win a free Dragon Moon T-shirt and a free e-book download.  All newsletter subscribers are automatically entered. The contest ends on October 5, 2006. Sign up at www.dragonmoonpress.com

Jeanette Cottrell offers a contest for a $15 gift certificate to Amazon.com or to BN.com (Barnes and Noble)! All of her newsletter subscribers are automatically entered.Visit her website at www.jeanettecottrell.com. Her contest ends September 15th, 2006.