Serena Dracis

I had dreams of writing, even when I worked at the Zoo.  Then, I imagined I’d write my memoirs.  Thought by the time I’d put in 20 or 30 years I’d have enough memories stashed away to make some interesting stories.  I even had a title for my autobiography:  Dead Mice In My Pocket.  Catchy, … More Back In The Day – When I Cuddled With Cheetahs.

This is a scene from Salt, Sky, and Fire that I eventually pulled. It’s set in Ozora and Fraser’s past, and shows their breakup scene. Enjoy – *** When I brought her aboard Skirmisher she was instantly suspicious. “Why have you brought me here?” Ozora barely stepped away from the gangway, planting her feet and … More The Scene That Wasn’t – Deleted from Salt, Sky, and Fire

Training your dog involves teaching her a wide spectrum of behaviors. Some behaviors you’ll expect her to do all the time, without being told; for example, not eliminating in the house. For others, you will give a specific command, like “sit.” Since you are the trainer, the burden falls upon you to be absolutely clear and precise … More Dog Training Basics – Consistency in Communication

If I told you that you and your pet could communicate, would you believe me? If you’ve had pets, you already know what I’m talking about but – are you new to the pet thing? Did you just get your first dog or cat and wonder how you’re going to get this critter to understand … More Real World Animal Communication

Along with writing, I like to do homey things like bake and craft, so I did some of both. My latest non-writing hobby is candle-making. I realized I had a ton of empty glass containers that once held candles and figured it would be easier and cheaper to refill them than keep buying whole new … More Winter Hobbies

You want to know what happens next? The good news – there is a book two, it’s still in the works though.  More good news – here’s a teaser of Chapter One that only subscribers  can read: We wanted to create something that had never been before. It took thinking of magecraft and how we … More Salt, Sky, and Fire’s Sequel? Why yes…

A friend asked me recently what my inspiration was for writing. Not just Salt, Sky, and Fire but my nonfiction books as well. “My life.” I told her. A long time ago, in another century and state, I was an animal  trainer at the San Diego Zoo. I really did cuddle with wolves and  cheetahs. … More Need Writing Inspiration?

A friend asked me recently what my inspiration was for writing. Not just Salt, Sky, and Fire but my nonfiction books as well. “My life.” I told her. A long time ago, in another century and state, I was an animal  trainer at the San Diego Zoo. I really did cuddle with wolves and  cheetahs. … More Need Writing Inspiration?