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.

Hi,

The San Antonio Book Festival was a blast. Storms and heavy rain hitting parts of central Texas skipped the city during the festival. I met lots of people, heard lots of good stories, and can’t wait for next year. As a plus: after the festival, I had a lovely date night with hubby.

I’m pleased to say Home and Dragons Part 2 is on schedule for release. 

In the meantime, let me get back to introducing you to the characters of Home and Dragons. 

Dilys is a doctor who doesn’t know how to not be working. She has her reasons for working every shift she can, and she doesn’t share them. Ginny and Mark label her a workaholic, but they suspect something is bothering her.

Dilys stumbled into the story the night she was looking for a ride home. Randall, always the gentleman, offered to help, but when Jasper dragged him back to the Killian building to fix the electronics for the wedding reception, she was dragged along. 

Today, she’s  friends with the dragon protection gang, and her grandfather’s old house is getting a full remodel. Thanks to the Fae in the house, the house is sorely in need of repair, and she doesn’t have the money to do it herself. 

She doesn’t like to ask where the renovation money is coming from. She wishes now that she had asked more questions.

Peace, L.K. Latham

P.S.  Be sure to check back next week for a link to Home and Dragons Part 2.