http://dragoneyepi.net/ Dragon Eye P.I. en-us Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:35:40 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Dragon Eye P.I. News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://dragoneyepi.net/images/dragoneyeheader1.jpg http://dragoneyepi.net/ http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=72 Magic, Mensa and Mayhem, the first DragonEye, PI novel, placed 4th in the Preditor and Editor Polls for best sci-fi/fantasy novel. W00t! thanks, everyone! Preditor and Editor Polls Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:35:40 GMT http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=71 Featuring the long-awaited story of how Vern and Grace meet. Sister Grace has been sent to the Mundane for treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. When she suspects that a spell is hidden in the lyrics of a new hit song, she hires Vern to investigate. The spell summons a demon from an ancient nightmare, and Vern's out of his element. Can Grace overcome her fears and bring her voice to the battle? Order at the website. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:00:50 GMT http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=70 Karina is playing with a new way to get folks A Dragon's Eye View. She's thinking about making it an e-book with Myebook.com and then mailing the URL to registered folks. Here's how it turns out. What do you think? Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:07:48 GMT http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=68 One thing I'm not enjoying is being sketched for the cover art of the DragonEye, PI books. Let's face it. I'm vain. It's part of the definition of dragon. make me look right and make me look good. However, no one thought to take a photo of me--hello!--so all the artists had to go on was their imagination and Karina's long-winded, detailed descriptions. Honestly, there are times I think she has elf blood. The original artists Karina had asked didn't get the feel right. One made me look like a plushie--I don't do soft and cuddly--the other made me look, well, morose and Elizabethan. Now I have a cousin that he just pegged, but he's not me. Karina is going to ask for permission to post them. the artists have talent; they just didn't get my grandeur and stunning and unique personality. Of course, neither did finalist Gregory Price. I didn't mean I was this vain! And what's with the anorexia? That's a Mundane standard of beauty--even as Pius's pampered pet, I was more buff than that. And those hands. If I had humanish hands like that, it would make living in the Mendane world a lot easier--except people would expect me to eat with a fork, no doubt. Think I'll stick to my paws. The next finalist, Justin Shauf was a late-comer and I was the first dragon he'd drawn, believe it or not. Look at me! I'm a superhero! All I need are tights...not! And if I had horns like that, I'd probably get run out of the universe by the Fundamentalist types. I already have people thinking I'm the Spawn of Satan just because St. John mentioned a dragon in Revelation. Come on, people--count the heads. We have the same scene in our version of the Bible, incidentally. Satan can take any form he likes, and he took a dragon form specifically to cause problems between our species. Tell you that story another time--maybe in the Dragon's Eye View. (Must be registered on the site to view it!) Monday, I'll introduce you to Roe Mesquita, our cover artist. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:45:28 GMT http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=67 Stupidity or audacity? As you know, the neighborhood I live in is called "Territory" because I've marked it as my territory--you see six-inch gashes on a building, you know it and its inhabitants, patrons and customers, are protected by dragon. Sure I can't be everywhere at once, but I tend to take invasions on my turf very seriously. I will hunt you down. Back in the day, I would eat you, too, but that's frowned upon here, so if I think the police have a strong case, I drop (and I do mean drop) you off at the police station and let Santry assign someone the paperwork. If I don't think there's enough evidence to convict... Let's just say if you're gong to be stupid enough to break into one of "my" places, you'd better be stupid enough to get your mug on 17 security cameras. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:35:18 GMT http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=66 My publisher has nominated Rob's and my book, Leaps of Faith in the P&E polls for best anthology, and I'd really like to see us place if not win. Leaps was our first anthology, one of Christian sci-fi. It was a finalist as an electronic book and has taken many years of searching to find its print home. However, it got me started in my career, and has a special place in my heart as a result. Plus, it's a terrific book, with some excellent reviews. It only takes a couple of moments to vote: 1st: click the link to vote: http://www.critters.org/predpoll/antho.shtml 2nd: you'll receive an email in your inbox almost instantaneously with another link to confirm your vote. If you don't confirm, your vote isn't counted. Thanks and God bless, Karina L. Fabian Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:55:09 GMT http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=65 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 register on the website 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. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:54:06 GMT http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=64 Breaking character for a moment to make this announcement: Just a reminder that the second annual Catholic Writers’ Conference Online will be held February 2-9, 2009. The online conference is free of charge and open to writers of all levels who register by January 15. This year's conference boasts 60 presentations with over 40 editors and writing professionals from all over the country presenting. Editors on this year’s faculty include Brian Saint-Paul (InsideCatholic.com), Ami McConnell (Thomas Nelson Publishers), Susan Brinkman (Canticle Magazine), diocesan newspaper editor Kyle Eller, and Sister Maria Grace (Pauline Books & Media). Lea Schizas, Terri Main, Frank Creed, Karina Fabian, Devon Ellington, Mark Shea, Melanie Rigney, Michelle Buckman, and Tom Grace will also be presenting in their areas of expertise. Workshops include: writing humor, worldbuilding, characterization, idea generation, writing devotions, writing and canon law, the business of writing, editing your manuscripts, crossing genres, virtual book tours, selling yourself and your works, and more. In addition, at least five publishers will be holding pitch sessions, including Loyola, Pauline, Twenty-Third Publications and Our Sunday Visitor. (Pitch sessions require separate registration and authors must ensure their work meets the requirements of the publisher.) This is open to all writers, but we ask that you respect our faith. Anyone using this conference as an opportunity to troll, argue or "evangelize" will be removed. Or Vern may eat you. Registration closes January 15. Although the conference is offered free of charge, donations are accepted; proceeds will go toward future conferences. To register or for more information, go to http://www.catholicwritersconference.com. Blessings, Karina Fabian www.fabianspace.com www.dragoneyepi.net Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:53:29 GMT http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=63 Dragons aren't into making New Year's resolutions or setting goals. After all, it's not like we have a (literal) deadline to get things done. Advantage to being eternal. Not that I don't get a lot accomplished, mind you. I'd die of boredom otherwise. Well, not die. Guess I'd go comatose. Been known to happen among my kind. Anyway, dragons don't make goals, but apparently, writers about dragons do. Karina has blogged about hers. Check it out. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:00:52 GMT http://dragoneyepi.net/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=62 There's just no end to this! Freudian slip, or sheer stupidity? You decide. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:14:39 GMT