Dragon's Time

LETTER TO READERS

Dear Readers,

When Todd and I were casting about for ideas for our next collaboration, we tossed around working on my novel, After the Fall Is Over, together, but contractual obligations took that out of the running—and, I must confess, I still am a bit possessive when it comes to the futures of F’lar and Lessa. Still, I did talk over some of my ideas with Todd, and he sent me a long list of questions in response that proved thought-provoking, inspiring, and challenging.

I had read and enjoyed his Dragonheart and Dragongirl, and the truth is, the excitement was catching. And so I said: “You know, Todd, how hard it is for me to share.… Maybe you could show me how?”

Todd got the message and quickly agreed. And it’s been a lot of fun. Not only have I enjoyed helping Todd wrap up this very dramatic part of Pernese history, but my own creative juices have been flowing thick and furious: I’ve been writing up a storm on my own, too. I think that Dragon’s Time is one of our best, and we’re both eager to get started on the next one, Dragonrider. Already we know that Dragonrider will break new ground and old tradition; still, Todd’ll do most of the writing and I’ll do the tweaking and critiquing, just as before.

And after that, who knows? He’s been so good about allowing me to take part in moving his characters around the playing board … maybe I’ll finally let him play with my characters!

Ciao,

Annie