AtoZ: M is for Monarch by Hillary Luetkemeyer

Continuing the A to Z Challenge! Today we have: M is for Monarch Dragon Look at the amazing colors in this beautiful dragon!  This is Monarch by American deviantartist hibbary, also known as Hillary Luetkemeyer.  It’s an image that just screams warmer weather, don’t you think? Happily, we’re finally seeing some nice weather here in Minnesota!  It’s been between 60-70…

Wednesday Writing Craft: Wisdom from Ira Glass

I’m a little pressed for time tonight as I try to keep up with the AtoZ posts that are steadily creeping up on me, so I’ll leave you with this adorable baby dragon and in the capable hands of the great Ira Glass, public radio broadcaster and producer, the host of the popular PRI program…

Tuesday Discover Challenge: Who are you?

Identity is the theme for today’s Discover Challenge, and I think it’s a great prompt, falling neatly into line with the rest of the challenges that have been pushing this cyberstory about Neeka forward. The prompt says, in part: Consider this bit from an older post from author Alexander Chee on being “Asian American”: I…

AtoZ: J is for Jalapeno Dragon by Higgins Dragon

Next up in the A to Z Challenge! Today we have: J is for Jalapeno Dragon This little Jalapeno Dragon was done by an artist calling himself Higgins Dragon, which I found on his now-defunct 2010 blog.  I think this little dragon is cute, but I hope he stays far away from me!  I’m a total wimp when it comes to anything…

Puppy Dragon by RedTallin

Aww, isn’t she cute?  This is Puppy Dragon by U.K. deviantartist RedTallin, aka Rachel Denton. I can just imagine this little girl curled up on my couch with my other furkids (cats)… and in fact, as I look at it (and despite it being a “puppy” dragon), I can even see a little of my…

AtoZ: H is for Hoarefrost by Ruth Thompson

We’re about a quarter done with the A to Z Challenge! Today we have: H is for Hoarefrost Dragon Look at this beautiful specimen!  This is a painting by Ruth Thompson called Hoarefrost.  He certainly looks prickly enough to live up to the name, and I love the royal purple color against the snowy white background.  …

AtoZ: G is for Glass Dragon by Todd Lockwood

Moving on in the A to Z Challenge! Today we have: G is for Glass Dragon Todd Lockwood is one of my favorite artists.  He’s created many beautiful images of dragons, is the author of some short stories, and has a new novel debuting in May 2016 that I’m excited for and I’ll be posting about the…