General Andriol could not move, but his blurry eyes witnessed the famous Cimi Nuja carrying away the lifeless body of the small but fearsome monster.

CREATION: Chapter 54 (Naked Reality)

There was a ping and flash of green, followed by Botty’s affirmation. “Pulse scrambled.”

CREATION: Chapter 54 (Naked Reality)

“When these guys revive, their weapons will work. Not good. I can prevent more deaths." She spoke into her DB. “Botty, scramble electromagnetic pulse of all light-emission weapons, stat.”

CREATION: Chapter 54 (Naked Reality)

She noticed something black plugging the ears of those without helmets. "What’s that? Can’t be Double Trouble. I’ve got it all."

CREATION: Chapter 54 (Naked Reality)

Cimi glanced around at the motionless pink lumps littering the ground. Not one invader moved. The healthier ones will revive first, she thought. (Narrator/Cimi)

CREATION: Chapter 54 (Naked Reality)

The officer clinging to the pole flipped over in the air and landed on a soldier aiming his death laser to fire at the female enemy who’d just shot one of his comrades.

CREATION: Chapter 53 (Pink Flamingos Down)

Out of the corner of her eye, Cimi saw a uniformed body catapult from the pink behemoth, a long pole in its grip.

CREATION: Chapter 53 (Pink Flamingos Down)

Another female, instead of running, lifted her arm toward the trooper, who suddenly convulsed and fell from the discharge of some unseen weapon.

CREATION: Chapter 53 (Pink Flamingos Down)

The first trooper to exit the transporter with his death laser poised aimed his weapon at a female fleeing the invasion.

CREATION: Chapter 53 - Pink Flamingos Down

Gore tumbled to the floor shouting, “Prepare to invade,” his orders unheard by ear-plugged troops rolling, bouncing, and scrambling to save their lives.

(Chapter 53: CREATION - Pink Flamingos Down)

Chico watched in horror as a pink-clad invader turned a death laser toward her best friend. She raised her bioweapon and aimed.

(Chapter 52: CREATION - Anti-Izzy Concoction)

The great pink transporter rocked violently. Lights went out, and all the shells burst open.

(Chapter 53: CREATION - Pink Flamingos Down)

Cimi, her tuft now a neon flash of red and white, bolted, running to save Kurl.

(Chapter 52: CREATION - Anti-Izzy Concoction)

The nose of the PPP imposter blasted open. Pink bodies fell, rolled, or ran out helter-skelter. A flash of green appeared. Izzy stood, teeth bared with fists thrust forward in a menacing Kan-du stance.

(Chapter 52: CREATION - Anti-Izzy Concoction)

A plummeting pink beast from the sky slammed onto the Olympyon transporter burying all but its winged tips into the ground.

(Chapter 52: CREATION - The Anti-Izzy Concoction)

“DANGER! DANGER!” shot through the team’s glial cells, as the forest exploded with branches flying everywhere.

(Chapter 52: CREATION - Anti-Izzy Concoction)

Operation Mountain Monster belonged to Six-Star General Gore Andriol. The massive, empty cargo hold of VRAT-1 waited to receive the dead bodies and any material evidence of a conflict.

(Chapter 51: CREATION - Signal for Action)

“Skdjlsjflsjf Phed Ilkjkld just informed me that a transporter of the Pink Peace Power is heading in our direction. They should be above our position in twenty minutes.” (Kurl)

(Chapter 50: CREATION - Transformation)

Kurl tapped his DB and a trapezoidal section of the synthetic mountain morphed into a conveyor belt leading to the underside of the magnificent Graviton-1.

(Chapter 50: CREATION - Transformation)

Izzy yanked out the perilous chyp. The bott’s head dropped and wobbled against its chest, its arms fell limp.

CREATION: Chapter 49 - Chyp Switch

An object flashing lights zoomed from the east side of the mountain, dropped to the ground and released a security bott that hovered in front of Kurl.

(Chapter 49: CREATION - Chyp Switch)

Kurl triggered the security system. A flashing red essence ringed the mountain and sparked a warning, “Come any closer, and trespassers will be immobilized and captured.”

(Chapter 49: CREATION - Chyp Switch)

“This small but mighty raptan will be able to flatten his body and slither near the bott undetected. You and I will distract the bott while Izzy jumps to its shoulder and replaces the chyp.” (Cimi)

(CREATION: Chapter 49 - Chyp Switch)

“Assistant Commander Cimi Nuja, you are an unwelcome distraction. You must concern yourself only with the task at hand, not flaunting a mutant lizard accessorizing your shoulder.” (Kurl)

(CREATION: Chapter 49 - Chyp Switch)

“Among the enemy is a monster who can destroy you with one piercing scream. Five minutes before touchdown, you are to plug both of your ears with the remaining gum.” (Gore)

(CREATION: Chapter 48 – Follow the Tassel)

Gore held up three cubes of gum each wrapped in black and silver. “These are for your safety. Put two in your concealed pocket, the third in your mouth. Chew twenty times.” (Gore)

(CREATION: Chapter 48 – Follow the Tassel)

With bott-like precision, each trooper placed his hot pink helmet one centimeter from the heel of his left boot, clasped hands behind his back and stomped his feet once into an at-ease stance.

(CREATION: Chapter 48 – Follow the Tassel)

Shoulder to shoulder, 140 skilled marksmen adorned in hot pink from helmet to boot, stood in rows of twenty under Valym’s rays.

(CREATION: Chapter 48 – Follow the Tassel)

“Izzy, as long as you get it near enough to the opening the chyp will dock automatically.” (Cimi)

(CREATION: Chapter 47 – Access Blocked)

She inserted the flat side of the chyp into the port on her DB, and a tiny antenna burst out with a light on the end.

(CREATION: Chapter 47 – Access Blocked)

“I designed this government security model to prevent remote changes. I can prepare a substitute chyp, but it will have to be physically replaced.” (Cimi)

(CREATION: Chapter 47 – Access Blocked)

“The Bott’s control chyp must be replaced as soon possible so it will recognize and admit our team members.” (Kurl)

(CREATION: Chapter 47 – Access Blocked)

“A security bott is preventing my access to G-1. That bott is an obstacle to entering the spaceship.” (Kurl)

(CREATION: Chapter 47 – Access Blocked)

A blur of red, white, and blue shot in from the east side of the mountain, its path a few meters above the flashing security web as it hovered near Kurl.

(CREATION: Chapter 47 - Access Blocked)

The base of a rocky mountain came into view on Cimi’s DB, and she surveyed the craggy mountain.

(CREATION: Chapter 47 - Access Blocked)

“Your sharpshooters must annihilate the creators of the virus, kill the monster then clean up and eliminate any trace of conflict.” (Gore) (CREATION: Chapter 46 - Camouflage)

“Pink Peace Power, the perfect disguise! No one will suspect the peace-loving organization of violent intent.”
(Gore)
(CREATION: Chapter 46 - Camouflage)

“Inside G-1, is state-of-the-art everything. They’ve even got a growing lab for fresh veggies. We can make more tuna-broccoli treats.” (Cimi)

(CREATION: Chapter 44 - Plan G-1)

“Graviton-1 is a massive spaceship with Authair’s most advanced technology. It travels through space and time.” (Cimi)

(CREATION: Chapter 44 - Plan G-1)

“I hypothesize the black of Double Trouble’s carbon nanotubes plays a critical role in the gum’s protective powers. There’s no more Double Trouble. I bought it all.” (Cimi) (CREATION: Chapter 44 - Plan G-1)

“OSS-176 hit by missile. Plan B averted. Plan G-1 activated. Prepare to depart on Graviton-1." (Kurl) (CREATION: Chapter 44 – Plan G-1)

“Find Harimata and make sure she has an accident. A fatal one. She knows too much. One more thing. Find out where those freaking monster-makers are hiding and kill them. Kill them all!” (Mumba)
-Chapter 42: Kill Them All

General Andriol shot to attention in his bare feet and borrowed military-issue sleeping shirt. “Douse him!” commanded Mumba.  

The tiniest part of a furry ear showed at the edge of an unfamiliar sleeve. Hearts slamming, Gore yanked that arm close to his body. “Who dressed me in this clean pajama shirt and bottoms? They must’ve found Buster!” 

The faithful servant scanned the room. Sprawled unconscious on the floor lay both His Excellency and General Gore Andriol, breathing labored and faces contorted. Blood-beer soaked Mumba’s angora cloak, and vomit oozed over the general’s uniform.

The witness bent over sobbing. Then suddenly stood and shook a fist in the air. “We’ve got to get rid of those geneticists. First, the deadly virus, and now they’ve created a monster.”

I saw a monster covered with green and black spears standing on the back of a geneticist who’d fallen to the ground. An orange flag waved madly under its neck. Its huge mouth could have swallowed a watermelon.

NPTO live: “There’s been a break-in at the Ponce Heidon Institute of Genetics in Olymopos. The situation is chaotic.  One witness claims a monster paralyzed everyone in sight.

Chico’s DB flashed a news update that made her shutter. “The chief security officer of the Ponce Heidon Institute of Genetics was found dead in front of her home. It appears she stepped out of her sissca and was viciously attacked from behind.”

“PHI’s been attacked. We need medevac stat. The director’s losing blood, and Chief’s got a head wound. Doc’s not responding, but he’s breathing. Everyone’s unconscious but me. Oh, and CQ’s missing.”  (Cimi)

Izzy, splayed on his back where he’d collapsed atop Dorf’s body, gave no signs of life. Cimi bent over, slipping her hand under the limp form. “Oh, Izzy, you sweet little thing. You saved our lives.”

The previously emboldened head of security yelled, “A monster, They’ve created a monster. There might be more. Run for your life!” (Harimatta)

Slowly, ever so slowly, the rigid forms of the once angry protesters came to life. Blood sluggishly pumped into withered veins. Throat muscles began to flex. A shriek broke the silence.

Mumba’s body froze. Gravity brought him crashing to the floor. His mind fired sensations of being lowered slowly into a cauldron of boiling oil. The tiny monster’s paralyzing sound waves had turned the virtual experience into reality.

Izzy’s sound shocked every nerve fiber and muscle of all raptans—both the good and the bad. Those who’d been standing fell and lay struggling for breath. Their bodies shivering uncontrollably.

Iz raised his head, opened tiny jaws, and bared his teeth. A web of skin fanned out from both sides of his mouth, creating a chasm that magnified a sound from deep within.

A burst of stunfire sent Gore and Mumba teetering in their seats with the near-reality of the blast. (Narrator)

Harimata’s goons grabbed Ponce’s arms, forced him to the floor, and pulled him facedown through the shards of debris. (Narrator)

General Andriol and His Excellency ducked as glass, metal, and concrete shattered on the floor, sending crystals of debris through the air—their virtual reality all too real. (Narrator)

The intruders pointed small weapons at Ponce. Dorf recognized the death lasers, designed to vaporize organic material with one well-placed shot. (Narrator)

An explosion of glass, metal, and plexi crumbled the entrance to the conference center, throwing Doc and Phed across the room. (Narrator)

 “They’ve destroyed the samples lab and are heading to the demonstration lab. It’s the only space separating us from the invaders.” (Ponce)

As the hail of glass shards and flying debris settled, the invaders stormed the depth of the conference room. 

Harimata signaled, thrusting her arms high. An explosion blew up the demonstration lab and crumbled the arched entry into the conference room.

Harimata signaled, thrusting her arms high. An explosion blew up the demonstration lab and crumbled the arched entry into the conference room.

Ursula says: "Vy zee Earthzing’s vaccine has no cure. Ha, ha. Such Mumba sycophants. Zay all vill die!"

Thorf says: "Good people of the United States are dying needlessly because of lies a Mumba-mimic and his followers have spread."

Thera says: "I pass on the spirit of wisdom to Earthlings, as my father would have done."

Dr. Gimmel says: "The vaccine Dr. Dorf Tzeus developed to combat the ABMR virus saved Authairian society because they understood the science and took the vaccine."

Ponce says: "Dorf ‘s research saved Authairians. The ABMR virus team will speak truth to Earthlings."

Phed says: "It took Dr. Tzeus 5 earth years to develop the ABMR virus vaccine, that’s one day Authairian time. Earthlings developed the Covid 19 vaccine in less than a year. Now it’s important to get that vaccine to all Earthlings at stelar speed."

"Only the Great Mumba shall receive the vaccine IN SECRET."

Mumba says: "Only the Great Mumba shall receive the vaccine IN SECRET."

"One mistake I will never make better is to get vaccinated."

"Earthlings were good to us when we arrived on MBG21. I’d like to help them understand how the Covid 19 vaccine is necessary, but I’m not a people person. Ms. Nuja is best at that."

"His Excellency would have been the first to be vaccinated. With him gone, the ABMR virus vaccine cured both Valympyon and Olympyon Authairians. VACCINE DAY on Authair is the most celebrated holiday. Oh, that Earthlings could celebrate in kind."

"Earthling friends, go get vaccinated. Get your second shot and then get boosted."

"Pandemic raging world around. Trust science where the cure is found. So much my aged years have seen, but none so precious as vaccine."

"Earthlings can die for all I care. So why worry whether or not they get vaccinated."

"Earthlings gave us a safe-haven to develop ABMR virus vaccine. Now it’s our turn to convince Earthlings to get vaccinated from Covid 19 virus."

"Count me in. I’m spreading the word. Vaccines save lives."

"Earthlings I’m rooting for you! Do the math. Study the statistics on Covid 19 and its variants. You will for sure GET VACCINATED!"

"I’m lucky not to have lived during a pandemic. But you ‘betcha’ I’d be the first in line to get vaccinated."

"To all good people of Earth, get vaccinated and save lives."

"If I’d had an opportunity to keep myself and Honorable Grandfather safe by taking a vaccine, I would consider it a duty of highest responsibility."

"Yamas! To all who get fully vaccinated! You make it safer for old folks like me."

"The vaccine saves lives. In my day without a vaccine we died young. Authairian society was saved when they took the ABMR virus vaccine. Wise Earthlings can now also be saved getting their vaccine for Covid 19."

Minutes before Spy 21 invaded PHI leading the protesters through reception, the unwitting ABMR virus team assembled for a meeting.

Harimata led the many ranks of protesters four abreast into the reception area of PHI chanting, “Stop this insane research,” adding a rhythmic six-step march.

“CQ made something special for Izzy, five thin and fragile-looking greenish-brown tuna-broccoli wafers.” (Dr. Gimmel)

“Look, Iz, your egg-place. There’s where Daddy Tzeus carefully removed your embryo and took it to the habitat that became your hatch-place.” (Cimi)

"Dr. Tzeus’s blood gave you Authairian raptan genes. You and Dr. Tzeus are blood relatives. You’ll be fine." (Phed)

Izzy allowed Cimi to snap the thin collar around his neck. Instantly, KUWI reactivated, and a line on a graph spiked and moved along the no longer blank screen above H-4.

He sprang to the ground and began eating a breakfast of hydrated protein powder.

Reacting to Phed’s announcement that he could now breathe outside his habitat, Izzy exclaimed, “No. Izzy happy with branches, lagoon, turf, and logs. No, thank you.” (Izzy)

"Checkmate!" Izzy's path couldn't have been more enthusiastic. He bobbed up and down with glee.

Gore zoomed in on Aqua Tree Lane and maneuvered alongside the protesters at PHI. Their chanting—STOP THIS INSANE RESEARCH—came in stronger the closer he brought them to the dissidents.

“I have a PHI employee who sympathizes with the protesters and has been spying for our cause. She’s in the process of procuring the director’s schedule.” (Gore)

“I bring valuable information for His Excellency Mumba Zola, President for Life, Lord of All the Beasts of the Land and Fishes of the Sea, and Conqueror of All Valympya.” (Gore)

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

“Yes, yes, Six-Star General Andriol. I’ll make better mistakes next time. I, I mean, I’ll fix it. You’ll see.” (Leachim)

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

“My grandmother, brother, and aunt are being tortured. You’re holding them hostage to force me to provide information for you.” (Chico)

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

Chico’s left ear vibrated.  An automated message said, “You have forty-five seconds to listen to a live conversation of your captive family.” (Narrator)

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

“Harimata will memorize their route. Then apply for a job as the chief security officer at PHI.”  Gore picked up Buster’s one ear and dropped it over the toy’s face. Buster’s head bobbed in agreement. (Gore)

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

He sat down at his desk to formulate a plan of attack, anticipating how the invasion of PHI would earn him the metal he had so long coveted. (Narrator)

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

The DB screen filled with symbols, numbers, signs, and letters. Izzy’s fingers blurred as did the images racing across both displays. (Narrator)

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

“Dr. Heidon, do you want the Ingerschröd Wave Equation derived for time-dependent or time-independent conditions?” (Izzy)

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

“UO-1’s blood type and DNA is Authairian—but part iguana, part feline, and part raptan. If all this is true, What do you think of the name Izzy?”  (Ponce)

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

Terrified for the adorable feline-iguana she loved, Cimi chewed her Double Trouble Bubble Gum with fervor. (Narrator)

In Authair they wouldn't need visible masks. They have an invisible film that can protect them from dangerous particles of any size. But, IZ and Friends understand how their appearance to 2021 earthlings can help encourage safety and want to see the pandemic end on Earth.

“Dr. Ponce Heidon won Alfred Wei Authair Award by replacing areas in the DNA of a virus with a specific protein cluster that reversed the virus’s effect.”  (Izzy)

So UO-1 is calling Dr. Ponce Heidon ‘unidentified organism.’  Phed repeated UO-1’s path word for word but this time KUWI inserted three interpretations for unidentified organism: error, sarcasm, or wit. (Phed)

UO-1 poised on his lecture branch waiting for his early wake-cycle lesson. (Narrator)

When Valym’s heat was waning on planet Authair, Mumba’s Army organized a coup d’état and assassinated good King Vasistdas and everyone in the castle.  This invasion is immortalized in a ballad sung each year on the anniversary of the event. To hear it click on BALLAD.

Oh, no! Izzy saw his shadow! Looks like six more weeks of winter!

Oh, no! Izzy saw his shadow! Six more weeks of winter!

May these eight days of celebration bring the light of peace and joy to your family!

Be safe and have a HOWLING good time!

Check out this great feature about our creators written by Patricia Charpentier, author of the multi-award winning book, Eating an Elephant: Write Your Life One Bite at a Time. 

Just copy and past the link below into your browser!

http://writingyourlife.org/sandy-duayne-and-izzy/

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, mothers-to-be, grandmothers, step-mothers, fur-mothers, foster mothers, aunts, sisters, all who nurture...with love from the folks at IZ~ The Saga!

For each petal on the shamrock.
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.

Late winter or early spring? I guess we'll find out!

She has a deep and  sincere caring of her people. Her father attempted many times to find a suitable man whom Thera would accept in marriage.  She was discouraged by her suitors' selfish attitudes.  Thera’s selfless action to protect a foreigner saves her kingdom. 

Camchyp has been added to the Dyzzleberry Dictionary. A device that reveals the location of Chico Quwattle who's been wrongly accused of blowing up buildings in Valympya's state capitol. Found in CREATION. Chico is a Valympyon whose home was in Valympya.

Dakota told it like she read it as a Beta Reader of bk 2 CREATION - "Ha ha I get it , like this wording, confusing, dialogue very true to life-resembles the way people actually speak, this ends abruptly, ..."   She packed a lot of review in the first ten pages. Read more about her in acknowledgments.

On this Memorial Day, the Izzy Story remembers and salutes our fallen heroes. We thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Both winners will a receive a signed copy of the first edition of IZ~ THE SAGA: CREATION when it is published and, as a special bonus, a custom bookmark (similar to the ones in the photo)! OLYMFAB!!

Just a little reminder from 1 Condor...

JOIN THE FUN - COLOR ME DESPERATE

Join the fun! We’ve created a color page illustrating the lab accident that created IZZY. FIVE WINNERS will be selected to receive a signed Jacketed Hardback of Book 2 “Creation” when published. 

To enter, copy the image below and enjoy creating your colored masterpiece. Then attach a jpeg of it to an email with your name. Put in the subject line COLOR PAGE IZ~ 1 and send to: theizzystory@gmail.com. Hurry, the due date is May 1, 2016. 

Below is a segment of Book 2 describing Dorf's dilemma.

DRAFT FROM BOOK 2 “CREATION”

Dorf stretched his shoulders to loosen the newly sprayed cocoon of yellow fibers as the door to the wraptrap opened.

“Yee-e-ow-hiss!” Something pierced his leg. He kicked hard to free himself from the attacker and lost his balance, falling shoulder-first against shelves of carefully placed vials of cultures and other paraphernalia. He grabbed the shelf’s upright brace to keep from falling but his thrust dislodged it. Cultures, beakers, crucibles, and spot plates tumbled out hitting Dorf and crashing on the floor. His feet slid out from under him. He landed hard, sliding over liquid, blood, glass shards and feces. “Feces?” he blurted as he saw it amidst the mixture of goo.

The security alarm sounded. Ignoring its blare, Dorf slowly lifted onto an elbow, avoiding glass and unknown substances. He studied his injury. Through the fibrous wrap covering his calf was a double puncture wound oozing blood, around which an egg-white-like mucous was forming. He watched the mucous absorb blood turning into a bright orange lump. The viscous blob slid over the muscle of his calf onto the floor and began pulsating.

Creepy, Dorf thought. He scanned the scene. How would he analyze it? Thousands of cells, bacterial, and viral cultures mixed randomly devoid of identification splattered everywhere. Determining which ones contributed to the pulsating mass would take months and months of analysis.

He eased himself from the slimy soup, avoiding contact with the glob that seemed to have a life of its own.

Dorf’s head pounded from the screaming siren. How’d that cat get in here? He worried as he tapped his DB to deactivate the alarm and send a message to all employees. BIOLOGICAL HAZARD - S11 CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Ursula had a touch childhood. We've added to her biography to clarify some of her challenges.

We learned ELECTRONIC EDITING TOOLS, TIPS ON MARKETING, BOOK BINDING, AUTHOR'S FINANCE RECORD KEEPING and MUCH MORE Thanks to the FABULOUS speakers on Saturday, March 12th in Orlando.

Check out the picture below...If you can point out which one is FAPA President 2016, send us your answer and email info. If you're correct we'll put you on the list for a free First Edition of CREATION. 

Don't be like him...REMEMBER TO SPRING FORWARD THIS SUNDAY!

Let the good times roll! Happy Mardi Gras, Izzyites!

The Chinese New Year is based on a Lunar calendar--that means every year, around the new moon closest to the beginning of spring, Chinese people ring in the beginning of a new annual cycle. 2016 is the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese zodiac. People born in the Year of the Monkey are characterized as intelligent, witty, curious and playful. Other years of the monkey are 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992 and 2004. Hmmm...think Izzy could have been born in the Year of the Monkey?

The groundhog says it will be an early spring! Izzy is checking it out himself! Wonder if he'll see his shadow...

The authors have revised Gore Andriol's stuffed toy's identity to that of a rabbitile. Please note in Gore's video Sandy and Duayne describe his stuffed animal as a Teddy Bear. That information is from a draft that has been revised. They've decided Gore's toy should represent an animal indigenous to Planet Authair, thus, Buster, the rabbitile. They are currently working on a description of the rabbitile soon to be published as an update. Thank you for your patience. Tap here for more about Gore and to watch the video .

Dorf rubbed his chin. “Mmmm. Phed, run H4’s observation video. Let’s find out how the shell formed.” Phed ran the video from the beginning to frames showing the globular mass forming an outer casing. It bobbed then turned; each turn creating more casing until a leathery shell remained un-moving on the artificial turf.

“Nothing unexpected there. Not worth hanging around now. If it shows signs of hatching contact me. Path me if heart rate and respiration increase.” Dorf left Phed analyzing statistics and walked out of the OP toward the wraptrap hoping the absence of movement and growth was a sign of the embryo's approaching demise. He didn’t want another crisis. He'd a vaccine to develop.

Dorf approached the cleared ‘area of destruction’ as Phed’s path entered his brain. “Life signs active, Chief. You’ll want to see this.” He stopped in mid-stride, turned and ran to the OP.

Dorf saw the graphs above H4’s monitor dancing with data feed as he skidded to a halt in time to see a cat-like nose ooze from the broken shell’s inner membrane. Phed had directed the new data into an ID app for determining species and was focused on the rapidly changing results as more of the creature emerged from the shell.

Its head now fully visible revealed cat-like ears. Between those was a mass of hair, matted like a wet mane, some clumps plastered over closed eyelids.

Dorf’s oxytocin kicked in. “Hey little fella,” he said watching its eyes open then blink a couple times freeing the matted fur. It cocked its head rolling big blues toward the friendly greeting.

Dr. Dorf Tzeus didn’t understand why his brain’s neurons were creating this one-way conversation, but it felt right. “Come on Buddy you can do it.” He enthused. “You can squeeze all the way out.”

Phed joined in. “You’ve almost got it, don’t give up.” The little head turned toward the intern; its blue eyes peering into the gray of Phed’s, as it tugged its body forward. One leathery leg emerged. “That’s it, keep it up Champ.” Phed encouraged. The fullness of its body squeezed out and squirmed free of the broken shell revealing a long tail. Fur ridged its back from wispy strands over its eyes to a thickness that crowned its head and ridged its back to the tip of its tail.

“Yeah! Way to Go buddy!” came overlapping cheers. In response, the tiny creature lifted on its hind legs using its tail to balance and looked quizzically from Dorf to Phed and back again.

Phed scratched his head and looked at Dorf, "Chief, if he's going to stay alive I've got to find out what to feed him."

Happy New Year, Izzyites! 

Aristotle and Thorf wish you all a Happy New Year on behalf of the folks at IZ~ The Izzy Story! 

Happy Holidays!

May your day be filled with the magic and wonder of the season and the love and laughter of friends and family!

Merry Izzymas to all, and to all a good night!!

 Tomorrow is Christmas Eve!

Merry Yule, Izzyites!

Carys teaches us a little about her winter holiday from long ago.

Who doesn't love a sparkling Christmas tree? Thorf tells us a little about the history of the Christmas tree.

Aristotle teaches us how to say "Merry Christmas" in Greek.

There are lots of cultures that celebrate Christmas and each have different traditions. Professor Devons explains one from Britain.

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The thoughts and hearts of everyone at IZ~ The Izzy Story are with the people of Paris. 

The thoughts and hearts of everyone at IZ~ The Izzy Story are with the people of Paris and the rest of the world.

Izzy prefers National Tuna-Broccoli Treat Day!

Illiachus Wynter​ has some Halloween History for us, Izzyites!

Phed's ability to pilot, drive, or paddle anything as fast as it can go, saves the day in an episode in Book 2. Read  Phed's bio.  Soon we'll be posting it. Stay tuned.

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”
― Albert Camus

Have a wonderful holiday, Iizzyites!!

Book 3 of iZ~ introduces the term swiggle. Read how Mumba twists its meaning to get more blood beer.

Each character has a video. Click on Characters on the home page. Choose a character you would like to know about by clicking on the name. You'll find the video below the character's brief description on that page.

You've heard of Meetingconnect, Live Meeting, GoToMeeting, Web Conferencing, InterCall and there are many more such getting together opportunities for Earthlings. On Planet Authair it's the holomeet. Read about our new entry in the Dyzzleberry Dictionary.

SANDY AND DUAYNE WERE HONORED TO RECEIVE A SILVER MEDAL AT THE 2015 PRESTIGIOUS FLORIDA AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS CONFERENCE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 FOR ENCOUNTERS, their first in a series of adventures of IZ~ THE IZZY STORY. Award winning authors from around the United States and Canada received awards. You can see the list of award winners on the website.

We hope you're all finding a way to beat the heat like Izzy!

All of our character videos have been temporarily removed for editing purposes. Thank you for checking on the progress of our website and on Book 2 CREATION

New information for us when writing Book 5, TRADITIONS SHATTERED, just so happens we already had the chapter title. Thanks to a Facebook notice from Cindy Powell-Rodgers, we are researching Jo Anne Van Tilburg's work and that of other archaeologists.

Camp Google partnering with NASA has published Week 2 as Space Week. Sandy and Duayne have found Space Chef and Zero Gravity fun to experience and helpful in the writing of  IZ~ Book 2 CREATION. They're sure kids of all ages will agree. 

Hey Izzyites! Check out the OLYMFAB original art from Chalice Mitchell for Chapters 1 through 5 of ENCOUNTERS! Chalice created and painted them in Japan where she is teaching art.

With the completion of Book 1: Encounters, Ddwlem are working hard on Book 2: Creation! You can see it's place in the Izzy-verse timeline photo below. OLYMFAB!

Check it out, Izzyites! Susan Voss from Dab of Darkness interviewed Duayne and Sandy of Ddwlem about Book 1: Encounters! Just look at her glowing review: "a fun adventure space opera,IZ~ The Izzy Story: Encounters, which I quite enjoyed and am looking forward to Book 2 in the series. It’s a real treat having them on the blog and I bet you’ll enjoy their humor as I do!" Copy and paste the following link into your browser to check out the whole interview: http://dabofdarkness.com/2015/07/02/giveaway-interview-ddwlem-authors-of-iz-the-izzy-story/

Izzy & his friends wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

IZ~ THE IZZY STORY: BOOK 1, ENCOUNTERS has been selected as a finalist in the 2015 Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) President's Awards. IZ~ is one of three books selected in the category of Florida Young Adult Fiction and Nonfiction! The award recognizes book publishing excellence and creativity in design, content and production for North American authors and publishers! The other two finalists are John Horse Florida's First Freedom Fighter by Betty Turso and The Sparks by Kyle Prue.

You can check out more information about the 2015 Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) President's Awards at http://www.floridapublishersassociation.com/.

Ddwlem, the authors of IZ~ The Izzy Story, visited the National Museum in Copenhagen and were honored to receive a signed copy of Peter Vang Petersen's very special book about flint and its use in ancient Denmark. It was from him that Duayne and Sandy learned all about Bronze Age Denmark.

Peter Vang Petersen of the National Museum of Denmark met with us today and gave us a brief lesson on flint in Bronze Age Denmark. He signed a copy of his book FLINT for us. It is written in Danish, but well worth the purchase for the images and pictures alone.

Stop by and check us out. You'll even get to see excerpts from future episodes of The Izzy Story!
https://iztheizzystory.wordpress.com/

The folks at IZ~ The Izzy Story want to wish all the fathers, grandfathers, god-fathers, big brothers, fur-fathers, uncles, and other father-figures a very Happy Father's Day!

IZ~ Book 2 CREATION will surely have a Danish 'tint' in its narrative as Duayne and I collaborate while staying in a delightful town North of Copenhagen called Kongens Lyngby. Its history dates back to medieval times. Duayne is on site for catalysis consulting work. I spend the days at the keyboard in spite of the temptation to tour these unique environs.

Only a mother's love can unite the most bitter of enemies to send good wishes and warm fuzzies to mother's everywhere!

Jeeves sends his best wishes, also. Unfortunately, Mumba Zola ordered him away to prepare his dinner, so he missed out on the photo shoot.

Hey there, Izzyites! Mother's Day is just around the corner and IZ~ and friends would love to help you honor the special mother in your life. She could be your mother, grandmother, your cousin's mother, or your niece or nephew's mother.

Just visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/IZTheIzzyStory and find the contest post. Comment on the post by May 9th, 2015, and tell us what makes the mother in your life special. The lucky mother will win a t-shirt (color choices as pictured) and she and her endorser will each win a book in the format of their choice, either Audio or Paperback!

Happy Mother's Day from IZ~ and Friends!

Only one day in this 8 week course on character writing, and I've met fellow classmates from the US, Brazil, Scotland, Wales, China, and Portugal. We'll be hearing from notable authors such as Maya Angelou, Jane Elmore, Jude Piesse and more. I recommend anyone checking out this fabulous educational opportunity. There are courses of all disciplines available at the Open University. Enrollment is free. For a fee, once you have completed a course you can get a certificate of participation. No college credits are given either. There are no graded tests. Just a couple quizzes. Your assignments are interesting. What is the real excitement for me is the chance to hear from successful authors about their work. Some of this is done by video and some is the author's written comments. This Open University experience allows for students to talk to one another by posting under a student's profile. Eventually we will be critiquing each other's work.

Linzie and Hadriana were super excited when they received their copies of IZ~! OLYMFAB!! Thanks for the pic, ladies!

1 Condor has a special message for all you Izzyites!

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OFFER FOR THE DETECTIVES AMONG YOU

If you find any character links that are not working send us a message about what doesn’t work and we’ll give you a free book. You choose, audio, paperback or Kindle. We’ll need your contact info to send it to you.

Here are four that we've confirmed do work:

Cimi doesn't really care if you check her out. She’s too involved in calculating their way back home.

Izzy wants you to know he’s learning all he can.

Ursula counts every click, she’s not good at being second best.

Aristotle will be most happy to meet you, but only if it’s in the afternoon.

We are working to repair the problem with our links on our Character pages. We wanted to blame it on the Aurora Tornadoes, but that should only effect the Authairians, and the problem is with all of our characters. It must be an author's problem. It happened when we had our website updated last week. Soon we will have the links working. Thanks for being patient. Ddwlem

Chico Quwattle has a special delivery for all you Izzyites: An Easter wish, just for you! Have a great Easter week!

IZ~ The Izzy Story Book 1 is now available on Audible.com!

Happy first day of spring, Izzyites!! Dorf Tzeus and Thera are taking advantage of this beautiful time!

We're waiting eagerly for the proof copy of our improved hard back version of IZ~. Stay tuned!

Aristotle Maritimis​ wishes you all a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

We've temporarily canceled the hard cover option of IZ~ to have a new and much improved product for you. Stay tuned!

Click here to choose paperback or Nook version of IZ~ THE IZZY STORY: Book 1, ENCOUNTERS from BARNES & NOBLE.

Today we read an article, Age Disrupters, in February/March 2015 TIME magazine written by Alice Park. It relates to our theory about Thorf Serendopolis' unusual blood type as described in Chapter 4 THE BLOOD. On page 76 Alice Park writes about a blood protein GD11. Fascinating how science today is catching up with the geneticists who wanted more and more of Thorf's blood in 2000 CE.

Just a few days more and IZ~ The Izzy Story: Book 1, ENCOUNTERS will be available for you to read. 

It's BAD news for our Kickstarter Campaign that Ursula gave it her Valentine's Kiss, but it's GOOD news that we're moving ahead and working hard on BOOK 2, CREATION. Dorf Tzeus is hard at work on an antidote for the ABMR-Virus that Ursula created.

We've posted Page 1 Chapter 1 of IZ~ for you to read and video excerpt from Chapter 1 of the audio book. Click here!

See our newly posted video and information.

Visit our KickStarter Campaign by CLICKING HERE

Thanks for such sage advice and help throughout our preparation for this Kickstarter launch. Just 2 hours from now we should be live on Kickstarter as IZ~ THE IZZY STORY: BOOK 1, Encounters. Whew! 

Amazing Chalice Mitchell, found time to fit us in again on short notice. She's creating a colorful frame to decorate the Tuna Broccoli Treats recipe. It's cleverly displaying the gnarly thorn nectar. Don't worry. Honey makes a good substitute for us Earthlings! Of course you know the recipe will only be available to Kickstarter backers. Stay tuned!

Denisa Kuldova continues to wow us with her 3D art. She's just created a trailer for a flight to Planet Authair soon to be released on our Kickstarter site. Buckle you seat belts backers!!

We want to take a moment out of our frantic KS preparation and High Five our video production manager who continues to give us his expertise and valuable time to create our videos. His font of ideas continues to bubble over. We may come out of this campaign soaking wet, but we'll be laughing through it all.

Waiting for second Proof to arrive today. We both missed noticing an important omission on the spine of our edited copy. We're thankful we noticed it when we held the first proof book in our hands. Now for our loyal UPS driver to ring the doorbell!

You'll soon be able to read IZ~ THE IZZY STORY: Book 1 Encounters! We've got the Proof Copy of both hardback and soft copy. We're gearing up for our Kickstarter that will give you an opportunity to have your own Exclusive Kickstarter Edition of soft or hard copy of IZ~ You can see it at www.facebook.com/IZTheIzzyStory

Thanks to Peter Vang Petersen, Curator of Prehistory: National Museum of Denmark, we're now further along on preparing the life of a new character. Peter's informative tour yesterday gave us insite into the art and spirituality of the ancient Danish people. Imagine how a male character's skill in crafting the Sun Chariot could help our Authairians while on their Earthly mission, or how a female's artistry could liven up an episode or two. We have a wealth of choices now. To see Peter in person, check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/IZTheIzzyStory.

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Ursula's Halloween Greeting we first posted had GREETING spelled just the way she wanted! "GREATING." She's so full of herself. We don't think anyone really was bothered by the misspelling, but we weren't going to let her get away with that! So here's the corrected version. 

Ursula warns you about her evil creations.

What's an Izzyizum? It's a credo expressed by a character in IZ~ The Izzy Story. Our characters are bursting with beliefs, or statements that guide their actions and we hope you can find one that speaks directly to you. Stay tuned!

You can watch the Authors do their best at explaining the character and then hear the characters for themselves. Let's start with Dee.

Here is the sheet music for Izzy, Cimi, Ponce, Leachim, Thera, Gore, Carys, and Ursula prepared for us by Steven A. Gearhart. You can hear snippits of each composition. ENJOY!

Steven A. Gearhart has just completed the final composition to accompany Chalice Mitchell's video version of the Kan-Du Battle between Kurl Tszargon and Gore Andriol. We hope to have a sneak listen for you soon!

Book 1, Encounters has completed a round of inspection for eBook publishing. Telemachus Press is guiding us through this process. We just learned about Espresso Book Machines! A way to make the reading experience less expensive and convenient for college students.

We're hoping Roy Kelly's description of Planet Authair helps you understand its unique features. 

See Planet Authair orbiting between its suns, Olym and Valym.

Morgan has begun to set up our Business Facebook Page properly. She's a wealth of knowledge, and if she doesn't know the answer to our questions will find out. Welcome aboard Morgan.

You can see for the first time Planet Authair with its Aurora tornadoes spiraling its florescent colors that collect ions from the suns, Valym and Olym. Thanks to Denisa Kuldova you can also see the unique orbit that Planet Authair travels in. 

The newest member of our team of artists, Denisa Kuldova has WOWED us with her ability to make Planet Authair a reality in all of its beauty and unusual features. Stay tuned for this exciting video launch!!  

Here is our cover for Book 1 Encounters. A shout out to Chalice Mitchell, illustrator!

We've added several new names to our Acknowledgments Page and clarified other's contributions! Please check it out!

Kurl defends his life and honor.

Howell has been added to our list of acknowledgments. He's a lot of fun to work with. He made it possible for Syd to make her audio debut in Chapter 4 The Blood. We're still prparing files for Roy on that audio chapter.

Now you can see Cimi's newly upgraded DB or Dyzzleberry Communicator that has the power to beam up holographic real time images. Dyzzleberry_Communicator

We've added some of our character's music that we'll be integrating into the Audio Books. You can hear it by going to THE GOOD, THE BAD, and or THE EARTHLINGS.

Read the Peek Preview of Chapter 5 and Carys' recitation of Honorable Grandfather's storytalk in ancient ballad form.

Our story is full of so many adventures and character interactions that we've decided to present it in a sequence of BOOK formats. There will be at least five.

BOOK 1 is comprised of Chapters 1 through 5.

It is our goal to have Book 1 available to you in a variety of formats. We've got an exciting team of skilled artists, editing, advising, writing original music, recording and animating, Yes, we plan to have printed, audio, and digital versions available for you. Please stay tuned. 

Don't miss this opportunity to read the first published edit of SKEPTCAL?

Check out our Brand New CHAPTER 1

We've added one of THE BAD to theizzystory's channel!. Mumba Zola!  Check out what he has to say!

As you read GRAVITON 1 TO PLANET AUTHAIR, you can click on links throughout the chapter that will take you to images and voice narratives of the characters and to definitions of unfamiliar terms.  We've also added a hidden gem.

Many thanks to Anna Fraser, Air Traffic Controller, for her professional advice with air to ground communications. Please see our Acknowledgments Page

Roy Kelly will be our Voice Over Artist and Sound Engineer for Chapter One Audio Version. Stay tuned!!

Click Here to Read Chapter One and more.

Read Chapter One and get right into the action!

Steven Gearhart is developing Dorf's voiceover for Thera's song. It's the part of the story when Dorf hears Thera for the first time. You can now hear Thera's longing for a lover on this YouTube.

Please Tweet us! We're eager to have your comments.  

GRAVITON 1 TO PLANET AUTHAIR ready for your review.  We'd love to have your comments!

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You can hear what Illiachus and Ponce have to say. Just click on their Thumbnail and Scroll beneath their Character Sketch.

We're developing an important addition to the beginning of our story.  Izzy's on his way back from earth in Graviton 1 with the crew that managed to survive.    He's come of age, as feline lizards do when they've been exposed to life, love, disaster and death. Izzy's asking Dorf some profoundly evocative questions. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUlgmf4I4rA

Izzy telepaths his message on YouTube through the voice of VO Michael Glick!!!

The Update on the Hidden Gem DISCOVERY OF THE TREASURE is ready for your reading pleasure.  Just click on the link.

http://theizzystory.com/hidden-gems/pausn-98765432009/

We would like you to hear from each of our characters, so we have begun a search for voiceover talent to supply Youtube sound tracks of each character.  Please check back with us. We have submitted Dorf's script, Leachim's, Cimi's, Kurl's, and Chico's.

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We are rewriting the Hidden Gem, 'Discovery of the Treasure' as a result of our research at Stonehenge and Bournemouth University.  Please stay tuned!

The Treasure that Carys so carefully protected in Chapter Two is rediscovered by an archaeology student at BU (Bournemouth University).  In the photograph below you see a student today working in the same BU laboratory where Professor Geoffrey Devans, in our story, examined the Treasure that was uncovered at Stonehenge.  

Here's an interesting book about Stonehenge.  Just read some of it at the library in Salisbury, England today.  Check it out!  http://www.amazon.com/Stonehenge-Biography-Landscape-Tim-Darvill/dp/0752436414

Peter Vang Petersen, Curator of the National Museum of Denmark, has been added to our Acknowledgments Page.  His expertise is invaluable. http://theizzystory.com/acknowledgments/

Below each character's enlarged picture is a new caption that tells what chapter that character enters the story.  Check it out!

Image of Graviton 1's trip to Earth has been updated.  See home page.

Ursula found the perfect pair of shoes for her work aboard Ragnarock. She has an evil plan that involves the stilettos!  You can see two pictures of them and read her comments about them on her Facebook page.

Here's the link to check learn about a discovery that Ursula von Menglebort claims was stolen from her by Earthlings.  After reading the article, check out Ursula's Facebook page.  Maybe you can convince her to stop! 

 http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20123105-23438.html

Ursula is insulted that her work has been stolen by some Earthling researchers from Australia.  Check out the Sciencealert link then go to Ursula von Menglebort's Facebook page and read her post.  Maybe you can convince her to stop!

http://www.sciencealert.com.au/news/20123105-23438.html

Enjoy reading.  Would love to have your comments!  Sandy and Duayne

Chapter 2 will soon be available as a rough draft.  Stay tuned!

Thera's biography has been updated on the webpage.  Check it out!  

Our Thanks to the Jacaranda Writer's Group in Venice Florida for much appreciated constructive critique.  We will soon be posting this on the Acknowledgment's page.

Cimi doesn't like her new Facebook Cover.  Now it's back to the drawing table.  Hope she likes the new one!

Please check Ponce, Ursula, and Leachim on Facebook.  They each have left a message for you, and they have new cover photos.  Ursula is not happy!

Check out our Facebook page with its new logo.  Thanks to C.T.R.A. for helping us through this design evolution.

Kurl, Chico, and Ponce have some recommendations for you. Click on our Facebook link to learn what they are.

Read Chapter 1 Part 3  -  Thorf has nightmares!

You can see Jeeve's image in THE BAD.  He's not really a bad guy.  He was the personal servant to the previous Valympyon President.  When Mumba Zola assasinated that president, Jeeves was forced into service by His Excellency President for Life Lord of All the Beasts of the Land and Fishes of the Sea and Conqueror of all Valympia.

"Hi Earthlings, Happy Saint Patty's Day.  Whatever that is!"  signed Leachim Ztulk

 Tomorrow IZ~ launches with many new features.  Be sure to check out Aristotle and Ursula. You will hear Aristotle telling Thorf a secret and Ursula spouting out her jealousy of  Ponce Heidon,  

 A new synopsis has just been published on our Home Page.

We are preparing a different way for you to navigate theizzystory website.  Stay tuned for this exciting new experience.

We are pleased to inform you that Tina Bartley Martin has been added to our Acknowledgments page. Scroll all the way to Tina and read about her contribution. It gives you a clue as to what will soon be a fun addition to your experience on our website.

It's in just the right place with just the right atmosphere to provide just the right lodging for our opening character, Thorf Serendopolis. He's a young Ph.D. student who is in Santorini, Greece for the first time as an archaeology researcher. His mentor, Aristotle Maritimis has found a room for him at Kafieris Apartments on the Cliff. As you read Chapter 1 Part 2 you will find that Thorf has little time to enjoy the beautiful view from the balcony.

Sometimes, there is a business that no longer exists, but has made an impact on many people throughout the years. One such place is the Annex Restaurant of Princeton, NJ as mentioned in Chapter 1 Part 2 paragraph 7 of IZ~. The building is still there, you must descend to enter the new restaurant, as we used to do to enter the Annex, and one of the current owners is a relative of the Annex family. We found, in the place that once was the Annex, a restaurant and pub that still retains that local, comfortable feeling. We, ddwlem, do not know how many locals still visit or how many of the profs find themselves relaxing during a meal, but what a memory we have of such times. That is why Thorf and his fellow archaeology majors found Thor Heyerdahl at the Annex. Check out that part of the story and see if you get 'the same feeling.' If not let us know!

Look in Chapter 1 part 3 paragraph 4 to find why Thorf '...welcomed the soft wings of Morpheus.' You will also have a link to the definition of Morpheus.

Learn about Thorf's hero, Thor Heyerdahl.  Chapter 1 Part 2 scroll down to the paragraph that begins, "Reassured by his last thought, ....."

Lathyrus Cicera Plant - See Hidden Gem and scroll down to paragraph that begins, "Just as I suspected."

Ursula von Menglebort has a valentine wish for you.

Roses are red and Ursula's blue
Give her your blood
And she'll love you

Ursula's Personal Valentine Message:

Our hidden gem just had an addition to the narrative relating to an archaeological method recently used in a discovery at Stonehenge. Go to Hidden Gems and scroll down to 'ground penetrating radar' and also the word 'petrography.'

Look in Chapter 1 Part 2 for a newly embedded link that provides fresh off the press research from ScienceNews about eruptions involving Santorini's caldera.

Please see our two new highlighted entries on the Acknowledgment's Page.  We are thrilled to have these contributions.