2025 Q : Query

     

 In the challenge, Q is for Query. For this post a few thoughts from writing life experience

I started sending out queries in my teen years. Following the advice of the time I tried to sell short stories to science fiction magazines.at the time there was ho internet, no e-zines, only print. The letters that came back contained neat little phrases such as." sorry, not quite what we are looking for." then there was one that said they didn't like the ending. No tomato surprises allowed. The not-so-funny joke at each mail delivery (this was before the days of automated email rejections) was that enough "Thank you for your submission, but it is not for us at this time. Good luck with your writing career" letters came to paper the bathroom.

Eventually, there were non-fiction articles accepted, short stories in published. First one, then two, then and an even dozen.

Now a few notes about my latest works the Tear Stone Collectors.

When a dragon cries, their tears fall as precious jewels. Each tear stone is imbued with the magic of its creator. And for special humans, the jewels can enhance the person's natural powers or even provide the ability to take on dragon form.

Fire and Amulet 

Dragons and humans don’t always coexist in a peaceful harmony. Trelleir’s family was murdered by slayers. Alone since he cracked his shell, he longs for companionship. Even if it is only that of a human female. However, she is a slayer. Sworn to kill all dragons, including him.

Fire and Redemption 

Three men and a dragon desire the same woman. The men want her for who she is, her beauty, or love. The dragon just wants her. To have them future she desires, Brial must survive the fever, raiders, and most of all, Medraut’s dragon ability to control minds. 

~till next time, Helen 

 

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