I often get asked why I write fantasy, and my answer is simple:
When you write a story, you can go down into the depths and the dark and the heart of things. You can discover the madness within and confront the passions that can destroy you. And then, in your darkest moment, there is still hope. Because there are dragons.
In fantasy, we can plumb the depths of literary and realistic fiction; we can develop characters like commercial fiction and pull out the language of poetry. But there is always hope in the end because there is the possibility of something bigger…something more. That is why I write fantasy.
I’ve been drawing dragons this year as a way of creating outside my comfort zone. I’ve been learning and loving what I’ve been doing.
And I want to share it with you.
If you’re interested, you can buy one of my holiday cards, or buy a stack of them, and send them to your friends. They are hand drawn and inked, so each is unique. I currently have two cards I’m sharing. The Sweet Holiday Card is my favorite little dragon, who has a message inside that says “Have a sweet holiday.”
I made my Dragon Momma Card for my own little Wonder. I wanted to express the feeling of being a momma — protective and loving and strong. These cards are blank inside so you can share your own momma message.
You can click the Paypal link to order one of my new cards. I’ll send you a card with an envelope for you to send to someone you love.
You can also buy one of my books as a holiday present, and I’ll sign them. Just click the links below or send me an email.
And make your own dragons this year. Big, beautiful, and powerful ones. Ones that can change the world.
