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Wholesome, Exciting, Inclusive Middle Grade and Young Adult Fantasy Novel

Wholesome, Exciting, Inclusive Middle Grade and Young Adult Fantasy Novel Diana’s Dragons: The Awaited, by J.R. Schumaker, is the first book of the Diana’s Dragons fantasy trilogy. Diana’s Dragons: The Awaited (The New Edition), published in 2022, (originally published 2017) is an exciting, compassion-based fantasy novel. Yes, the characters (human…

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J.R. Schumaker

6 months ago

I finished the initial notes on all 24 working chapters of the first draft of *Diana's Dragons: The Stolen*, book two in the *Diana's Dragons* series! The first draft writing and developmental notes are the "easy" parts. Lots of flow and creative sparks.Now I face weaving it all together into the second draft as a coherent story.I'll then have a developmental editor work through it for elements of continuity, cohesion, plot and character development.Next, I'll rewrite draft 2 to incorporate any of the developmental suggestions I choose; and there will be many changes. This will give me the 3rd draft to be copyedited, which yields a final draft to be polished and proofread. Wow, it sounds so neat and tidy when I spell it out like that. Don't I wish?! ... See MoreSee Less

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J.R. Schumaker

7 months ago

Hello! Thank you for visiting!I'm over halfway finished with my first-round notes on the first draft of *Diana's Dragons: The Stolen*, book two in the series! I finished chapter 14 today (out of a working 24), after a long sabbatical due to family changes (sad ones and wonderful ones!), COVID, and moving! It feels so good to be back with the characters and feel the story unfold. ... See MoreSee Less

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J.R. Schumaker

2 years ago

I'm having so much fun reading my novel aloud over FB Live (link in bio). Before a recent installment, I shared what I'm currently reading: the crazy-good sci-fi fantasy *The City We Became* by N.K. Jemisin. From the start, I've been hooked by her fast-paced yet epic style, and her mind-bending story.....#fantasynovels #scififantasy #fantasyauthor #newyorkcity #nyc #burroughsofnyc #womenauthors #librarians #womenwriters #highschoollibrarians #giftededucation #hugoawards ... See MoreSee Less

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J.R. Schumaker

2 years ago

As we shelter-in-place during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all experienced how our physical "social distancing" can turn into too much social/emotional distance and isolation.To help us take back the dragon magic and connect with each other, I'll read my novel, *Diana's Dragons: The Awaited* aloud over Facebook Live. We'll connect my home, your home, and the homes of everyone else who joins us.I'll read the entire book in installments of about 15 minutes each day, starting Friday, April 10th, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific.Don't worry if you start late or miss some live reading! Recordings will available in the videos section on this page as well as on www.dianasdragons.com. Or you can just scroll back on this page and find all the installments!I'm very excited to share the adventures of our hero, Diana Santos, and her Dragonkin with all of you. I hope you enjoy the book!Be well and may your dragon heartfires blaze!-J.R.P.S. *Diana's Dragons: The Awaited* is considered "middle grade fantasy," the same genre and audience as the Harry Potter series. ... See MoreSee Less

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J.R. Schumaker

2 years ago

As Wellness Coordinator for a program for folks who live with HIV/AIDS, I report to work during the Covid-19 Shelter In Place order (in California). Still writing the sequel, and currently inspired to mold some of the characters and events according to the ways many are coming together from our separate places during this crisis. #grateful #LoveTheWorld #StayWellEveryone #CreatingDuringCrisis ... See MoreSee Less

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