A Dragon's Eye View Newsletter Now Out!

I've started a newsletter about my DragonEye, PI universe that I love to write about. A Dragon's Eye View comes out bi-monthly and includes a short article from me, a rant from Vern, Faerie Facts and special offers. It's available to DragonEye, PI members, so sign up today.

In the inaugural issue:

* How Karina came up with the idea for DragonEye, PI
* Vern rants about human misconceptions regarding dragons
* Vern's explanation of the Faerie World (from Magic, Mensa and Mayhem, coming March 2009 from Swimming Kangaroo)
* Special offers and events

Sneak Peak:

* I am not a fire hazard. I can control my fire better than you can control your bowels, thank you very much. Also, it took me over 800 years of service to earn my fire back--I am not going to lose it because you annoyed me, forgot the title of my book, called me a dinosaur, whatever. I can deal with you in other ways.

"Christmas Spirits: From the Case Files of DragonEye, PI" by Karina Fabian

A nifty electronic "stocking stuffer" for the fantasy readers among your friends.



When FlintCorp Developing threatens to destroy the businesses and homes of Territory to build a mall and luxury condos, neither Vern nor Grace are feeling the Christmas spirit. But when Flint is threatened by the Ghosts of Christmas Past and Present, they put aside their humbug feelings in order to solve the mystery. Will they succeed before the Ghost of Christmas Future makes a lethal visit? And will their modern-day Scrooge have a change of heart?

This is my first experiment with selling my DragonEye, PI stories online. Vern, the cynical dragon private detective made his debut in Firestorm of Dragons and has garnered many fans who enjoy is witty satirical perspective. This story looks at his and Grace's first Christmas together, a tough one for Grace, who is not used to the bluster and commercialism of the Mundane world.

$1.50 for PDF Download at http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=Content&pid=7

Would You Like to Join Me on Book Tour?

In addition to touring other people's books on this site, I tour my own books on other people's blogs. I have two book tours coming up in November:

Leaps of Faith, an anthology of Christian Sci-Fi, comes out in November from The Writers Cafe Press. What's your vision of the future? Come explore worlds and futures where faith and science do not compete, but compliment each other. From travelers lost in space depending on faith to survive to a genetically engineered, yet divinely inspired miracle, Leaps of Faith is sure to satisfy the most discerning sci-fi and Christian reader. www.leapsoffaithsf.com

Firestorm of Dragons, an anthology of fantasy stories with dragon themes, is already out by DragonMoon Press. Dragons like you've never seen them before—from an extreme sport to a down-and-out private detective to a door-to-door evangelist; or for the more serious, dragons as heroes, victims and the mysterious result of an obsession. This collection is secular and one story makes it inappropriate for readers under 16 IMHO. It's a great anthology for dragon lovers—super creative and fun. www.firestormofdragons.com

Since these are anthologies, which means around over a dozen authors each, I've started Yahoo groups where I have the info posted and you can interview any author you wish. However, if you prefer to not use the group, you can simply work with me. I'd just like to get word out about these terrific new anthologies.

Remember, too, if you ahve a book you want to tour, contact me (karina(at)fabianspace.com) with the information!

CSFF Presents: DragonLight by Donita K. Paul

The fantastic land of Amara is recovering from years of war inflicted on its citizens by outside forces–as well as from the spiritual apathy corroding the Amarans’ hearts. With Kale and her father serving as dragon keepers for Paladin, the dragon populace has exploded. It’s a peaceful, exciting time of rebuilding. And yet, an insidious, unseen evil lurks just beneath the surface of the idyllic countryside.

Truth has never been more important, nor so difficult to discern.

As Kale and her father are busy hatching, bonding, and releasing the younger generation of dragons as helpers throughout the kingdom, the light wizard has little time to develop her skills. Her husband, Sir Bardon–despite physical limitations resulting from his bout with the stakes disease–has become a leader, serving on the governing board under Paladin. When Kale and Bardon set aside their daily responsibilities to join meech dragons Regidor and Gilda on a quest to find a hidden meech colony, they encounter sinister forces. Their world is under attack by a secret enemy… can they overcome the ominous peril they can’t even see?

Prepare to experience breathtaking adventure and mind-blowing fantasy as never before in this dazzling, beautifully-crafted conclusion to Donita K. Paul’s popular DragonKeeper Chronicles fantasy series.

NOTE: Tomorrow I'm giving my review.

Order on Amazon.

About the Author
Donita K. Paul is a retired teacher and award-winning author of seven novels, including DragonSpell, DragonQuest, DragonKnight, and DragonFire. When not writing, she is often engaged in mentoring writers of all ages. Donita lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she is learning to paint–walls and furniture! Visit her website at www.dragonkeeper.us.

Web site – http://www.donitakpaul.com/
Blog – http://www.donitakpaul.com/author/blog.html

*Participants’ Links:
(Just for fun tour leader Rebecca Miller marked the five who also participated in CSFF’s first book tour, featuring Donita Paul’s DragonKnight back in June 2006.)

Brandon Barr
Justin Boyer
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Karri Compton
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
Stacey Dale
D. G. D. Davidson
Jeff Draper
April Erwin
Karina Fabian
* Beth Goddard
Mark Goodyear
Andrea Graham
Todd Michael Greene
Katie Hart
Christopher Hopper
Joleen Howell
Jason Joyner
Carol Keen
Magma
Terri Main
Magma
Margaret
* Shannon McNear
Melissa Meeks
* Rebecca LuElla Miller
John W. Otte
Deena Peterson
Steve Rice
* Cheryl Russel
Ashley Rutherford
Chawna Schroeder
James Somers
Robert Treskillard
* Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Laura Williams

Firestorm of Dragons by Michele Acker and Kirk Dougal

So, you want to know all about dragons? Run the gamut of stories about the mythological beasts in "Firestorm of Dragons." Humorous tales of extreme sports with genetically-engineered animals and pesky door-to-door salesmen with scales, exist beside conventional stories of treasure and deceit, hunter and hunted, hatred and sacrifice. See how dragons exist today without most humans noticing, or abandon all preconceived notions and imagine a dragon as a 1940s-style detective. Let your experience with dragons end with a trio of stories depicting the possible end of dragons--one uplifting, one poignant, and one heart-wrenching in its meloncholy.



Learn more at www.firestormofdragons.com

Purchase at Dragon Moon Press or Amazon.