Completion and Chaos #DawnoftheDream #book #ForeverNever #author

Hi Guys,

I have been woefully absent in the past year and I apologize. With all the challenges of my hubby’s health and the traveling we have had to do, along with my book project, I’ve often wonder what I did with my days. For me, the writing and editing were all consuming, and I had little energy left for blogging. I still honor nature, hike when I can and love taking photos. Sometimes just living seems the most important thing that needs doing and it is truly healing. 

BUT, complete the book I did, and as long a process as it was, it is still not the most difficult thing for me. It was a labor of love, bringing all these wonderful beings to life and creating the kind of world and relationship I envision for humans. Their story has only just begun, and I hope you are willing to join their quest to save Domhan as they discover what makes them human and how truly powerful they are.  

The hard part for me is talking about this most personal project and imploring you to share this experience with me. If you enjoy fantasy mythology, long for a deeper connection to the world and its natural magic, and have to will to fight to restore balance within Existence then this adventure is for you. 

The book is available on amazon as paperback and Kindle At this link.  Some of you have already been so kind as to purchase the book and I appreciate you so much. I look forward to your perceptions and thoughts. I’d love it if you have time to visit my Author Page and follow me or leave a review once you’ve read the book. Meanwhile, I hope everyone is living well, enjoying your creative endeavors and dreaming beautifully. 

…M’na’s hand bled where it pressed into the jagged edge of the broken branch, torn from the Tree of Creation by Damanta’s fury.  Her fingers slowly curled around the rough wood, gripping it tightly. Keeping her eyes locked with the serpent’s, she rose quietly with the grace of the feminine warrior she was born to be…

Now, here’s something lovely for you.  

Our town park. My second happy place! 

See? I really do take these photos myself! 😀

This delicious little beauty is a Goldenberry. This is my first time to grow one and I’m so excited. In the states, the plant is known as Cape Gooseberry. It has wonderful health properties and tastes like a little sweet tart plum. 

Oh, snap! Photos from our recent trip home. Here are just a few. One of my sons couldn’t make it but maybe next time. We missed him but it was so good getting together. 

Opening Doors #Thursdaydoors #DawnoftheDream #books

Hello Everyone,

I am currently on a family/medical journey but wanted to hop on board Dan Antion’s #ThursdayDoors train today with a brief post. Please visit his page to meet some other great bloggers and to check out his blog. My post today is a bit of a triple header once again, offering a few doors of my own, as well as a door related sample from my just published book Dawn of the Dream/Book One of the Forever Never Series . This tale has many ‘doors’ that lead to hope and possibility. 

Recently discovered door in Puerto Pedregal, Panama where we had some amazing seafood and a lovely river view. There are some markets there for purchasing fresh seafood as well. Yum! 

So relaxing. They offer fishing excursions too!

This was so delish. Sea bass with shrimp in the most amazing garlic white sauce with sautéed potatoes on the side.

Half my gang. We enjoyed a fun time for burgers at HF Crave. 

Mine was the Plain Jane, but was really good. That honey mustard is some of the best I ever had (besides my own) 

Love you guys! 

My little book collection (the rest are in storage) but two of my favorites are missing. Knuckleheads, the first in Dan Antion’s Dreamers’ Alliance Series is off the shelf being read by hubby. And I am eager to add Book Four/ Secrets Held Against Evil! All of Dan’s books can be found on Amazon and you can check the links Here . If you love adventure, humor and a bit of espionage, you will love his eries. 

My favorite door of all. This one leads to my little porch and perfect back yard. That is where the real magic happens for me. 😊

Dawn of the Dream

copyright CKP 2023

… Naofa’s bag touched the floor and the loosened ties gave way.  When it fell open her eyes went to the precious blue crystal vibrating inside.  She and the boy stared, transfixed by its allure.  She gently lifted the miracle from the bag and once more felt the presence of her friend, and smiled when Dochais reached out to touch the delicately cut stone.  As his fingers caressed the undulating light the chaos around them grew muffled and distant.  The cool light turned warm as he cupped his hand under hers, and when their fingers closed over it, the pulse exploded into radiant light flowing down the steps and over the rock into the water where it rose up like a wall.  

“No,” she whispered.   “Not like a wall at all.”  She looked into the boy’s shining eyes and knew.  “Like a window.”  Naofa looked up at Guia.  “A portal!” she shouted, rising to her feet slowly lest they lose the magic…