Hi,

A couple of you asked me why I’m releasing Home and Dragons as a series instead of one book. I’ve got a simple answer: Costs.

Okay, it’s not really all that simple. Let me explain. 

Lots of folks want a real paper-bound book. I love them too. As much as I love carrying an entire library with me in my eReader, there’s nothing like the feel of physical paper with a cover in my hands. So, those of you wanting the paperback, it’s coming.

The costs for you: By sending it to you in parts, I can sell each part for less than the parts as a entire book. You like it and tell your friends, and they buy the ebook in parts now or later as one complete ebook. Sales drive sales. More people reading, more reviews, more sales. Then I have enough to create a pretty book.  . 

Missed part of Home and Dragons? Here’s the link.

The costs to produce a nice looking physical book? Wow! It’s a lot. But I want a pretty book for Home and Dragons. It deserves it.Yes, I will publish a trade paperback at ordinary prices, but did I tell you that I really want a pretty book? Imagine  an image or two inside the book, a shiny cover, maybe a ribbon to mark your place. A book like this cost considerably more upfront to produce. 

Here’s part 2:

This will be fun: I’m going to run a Kickstarter campaign to raise money specifically for the pretty book. 

Home and Dragons has been such a grand adventure, I can’t wait for this next part. Details to follow.

Peace, L.K. Latham

P.S. Haven’t heard of Kickstarter? Check it out here. It’s free to look around, but I warn you, there are so many cool projects to back, it can be addictive. I have to limit my time on the site.

P.P.S. You won’t find me on Kickstarter, yet. I’ll let you know when my campaign launches

This is the book that launched Home and Dragons.

Hi,

I’m so excited!

Home and Dragons Part 3 is now available in most online retailers.

From now through Sunday, 24 May, it’s available for $.99.

On Monday, 25 May, the price goes up, so get it now.

New enemies, strange allies, and a newborn dragon; the bonds of Dragon Conspirators may bend, but they don’t break. All in a day’s work for Randall.

Under the dark of an eclipse, the dragon hatches amid gunfire and sabotage; the bonds of the dragon conspirators cracks but doesn’t break. The group must face new enemies, strange allies, and the unpredictable power of a newborn dragon.

For Randall, it’s just another day in the garden.

Peace, L.K. Latham

P.S.  Don’t forget: Price goes up on 25 May.

P.P.S. Haven’t read Home and Dragons Part 1? Get it now at most online retailers.

Hi,

Took a lovely weekend off to visit my in-laws for Mother’s Day. We had a full day together with all the siblings and Mom. It was great! Of course, I had quiet time too. 

On Saturday morning, I sat on the patio of my hotel room, enjoying the dry morning air and writing words. A rustling of leaves made me jerk and search. A large bush separated the patio from a common walkway. The rustling came from the dried leaves under it. Knowing how common snakes are in the area, I didn’t move until my eye caught a large lizard watching me.

He/she dashed out of the leaves towards my patio, froze, and stared at me. We stared at each other until, faster than a blink, he/she circled back under the bush and dead leaves, his camouflage working very well. He/she was hard, but I found him/her staring back at me.

I went back to work, but kept one eye on my new friend. He/she had a good idea of how dragons should act. The lizard repeated the darting around the bush, coming to the edge of the patio, staring at me, and circling again. It was fun. I remained in the chair, typing until he/she stood close to me. That’s when I got out my phone and snapped a few pictures. 

I hope the Clark’s Spiny Lizard enjoyed the watching game as much as I did, but at last, he/she dashed away, down the lawn, disappearing around a corner. Suddenly, a bird, much too fast for me to identify, swooped after him/her. I hope my new friend got away.

I’ve always liked lizards. Maybe that’s why I’m having so much fun writing about dragons.  

Peace, L.K. Latham

P.S. Home and Dragons is on track. I have some exciting news about it, but I’ can’t tell you yet. Please stay tuned.

Miss Home and Dragons Parts 1 or 2? Check them out now.

Hi,

Thanks to everyone who picked up a copy of Home and Dragons Part 2 over the weekend. Hope you’re enjoying it.

This week, I wanted to talk to you about Jasper. I feel like he and I have become pretty good friends. He’s taught me a lot, not only about dragons, but about patience and friendship.

The first time I met a Dragonfly, I was walking in the world of Midnight Wildes. Not only did I meet my first dragon there, I met the Dragonflies who take care of young dragons.

Jasper is unique among dragonflies, and not just because he lives here in Austin instead of the Wildes. He and Randall have been best friends since their college days. They even went into business together: Randall designs landscapes and spectacular floral arrangements, and Jasper provides lighting and sound systems for events. Good thing Jasper’s good with business details, or they’d both be broke by now.

Peace, L.K. Latham

P.S.  If you’re enjoying Home and Dragons Part 2, I hope you consider leaving a review at your favorite online retailer or Goodreads.

Miss Home and Dragons Parts 1 or 2? Check them out now.

Hi,

I’m so excited!

Home and Dragons Part 2 is now available in most online retailers.

From now through Sunday, 26 April, it’s available for $.99.

On Monday, 27 April, the price goes up, so get it now.

In the race for ratings, you need good designs, hunky contractors, and a little magic from friends.

Ginny thought that resigning Dilys’ rundown mid-century home with the cameras rolling and protecting an unborn dragon would be the hard part of her job. An unruly fae, a magical plant, and a secret video are about to test the growing bonds of all the dragon conspirators – not to mention changing the design plans.

Peace, L.K. Latham

P.S.  Don’t forget: Price goes up on 27 April.

P.P.S. Haven’t read Home and Dragons Part 1? Get it now at most online retailers.