I was first introduced to the beauty of the water when I lived in Alaska. The tide pools of vivid sea life, the friendly dolphins and killer whales, and the brilliant silver salmon all combined to enthrall my imagination. This was even before I sampled the light delicious meat of halibut and crab straight from…
Author Bio: Alaska Glaciers suggest the infinite
Alaska’s beauty and silence give room for great inspiration and exploration. The power of the ice and fire represented by Glacier Bay and the ring of active volcanoes leaves one attempting greatness through their human endeavors. Since I’m a writer I try to convey the emotional experience of seeing a beauty so awesome it leaves…
Book Inspiration: “The Tale of the Shadow Dweller’s” theater setting is called The Colony
Stephan Renard had grown up amid the grand and elaborate opera houses and churches built by talented European Architects through the ages. While on a much smaller scale, his theater, The Colony, in The Tale of the Shadow Dwellers was his attempt to bring this richness to the Pacific Northwest. Laura added her creative talent to his and together they…
Book inspiration: “Tomorrow’s Treasure’s” Sentara
A tropical paradise with inhabitants that are like humans in all ways except one. They have developed their mental powers to the degree that they commune with all life on their planet. Unfortunately their idyllic lifestyle comes at a price and they have come to Earth to find someone else to pay for it.
Book inspiration: “Tomorrow’s Treasure’s” Citron
The beautiful frozen waterfalls of Citron dazzle the locals as easily as the Aries crew. It is only one of the many wonders hiding in the pages of The Search for Tomorrow’s Treasures.
Book inspiration: “Shadow Dweller’s” The Mysterious Greenland Institute
From “The Tale of the Shadow Dwellers” Laura must escape the clutches of her kidnappers who drag her to a remote Institute. Unfortunately it is impossible to live outside long enough to escape.
Book inspiration: “Tomorrow’s Treasures” Citron Geods
Vast caverns of geodes where Citronians were created and where they must return.
Book inspiration: “Tomorrow’s Treasures” Planet Citron
Citron is covered with vast mineral and crystal formations. There are mineral crystals everywhere; in the planetary rings, forming mountain ranges, sparkling in the oceans, running along the surface of the land, and attached to the plants and animals. Still the Alpha crew of the Aries is about to discover something hidden amongst the brilliant riches that blinded…
Author Bio: Hiking in the Washington Backcountry
Mountain waterfalls, frozen lakes, ice caves, or ethereal panoramic views. The hills have everything to tempt the imagination into worlds of fanciful creation. The impulse to draw, photograph, write, or compose becomes impossible to resist.
Author Bio: Cruising from San Juan, Puerto Rico
From the many beautiful doors of Puerto Rico, to the water sports of exotic Barbados, to the lush fruit of St. Lucia there are abundant inspirations for the Worlds of Tomorrow’s Treasures. Citron was inspired by 3 years in Alaska and Sentara from my cruises through the Caribbean
Author Bio: Hiking in Washington State
From waterfalls to ice caves to ethereal panoramic scenes, Washington tickles the creative spirit. I think my greatest ideas were born in the still, peaceful forests of my beloved home.
Author bio Book inspiration: “Lost Legends in Lituya Bay” Alaska Adventures inspired Book 3.
“The Return of Lost legends” is set in Glacier Bay and relies on my experiences living in Southeast Alaska.
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