I just wanted to take the chance to tell you how much I enjoyed reading “Dragonsblood.” I couldn’t wait for it to come out and it only took me 3 days to read. And now I will reread it at least once a year just as I do your mother’s books.

You kept the Pern series alive for me and I look forward to many more from you. Of course I still look forward to your mother’s but you definitely stayed true to the series. Keep up the good work and eagerly looking forward to new new books from you and your mother.

Hi Patty!

Wow! I’m flattered and glad to hear that you’re willing to put my books in company with Mum’s.

We’re working in collaboration on Dragon’s Fire and, after that, will start on Dragon’s Harp!

Cheers,
Todd

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Hello,

I’ve been a fan of your mother’s for years now, and I’m thrilled to see that you’re continuing the tradition in Pern. I was hoping that the series wouldn’t die – it’s simply too wonderful to not pass on.

I’ve just finished reading Dragonsblood and I must say you do your mother proud! I was very impressed. You have your own writing style, but you’ve managed to keep the spirit of the planet alive.

A very well written book.

I do have one question though. Nuella’s watch-wher, Nuelsk, in Dragon’s Kin is green, but in Dragonsblood, she’s now gold. Which is she supposed to be?

I realize it’s one of those error’s which is easily overlooked, but I’m now curious, because if Nuella’s got a queen wher, she could breed her and so on. Makes for some interesting sequel propositions with that character.

I also understand you’re intending to write a couple of sequels to Draong’s Kin. At the end of Dragonsblood, there are some hints as to Kindan’s past before he reaches the Weyr. Are the sequels going to explain these in more detail? Kindan was a wonderful character, and I’m glad to see he’s been an important part of both books you’ve written thus far. A very vibrant character and well suited to the planet.

As always, I look forward to more eagerly.

Sincerely,
Anne

Hi Anne,

I’m glad that you liked Dragonsblood. And I like your questions!

Here are you answers:

1. No, it’s not an error. In Dragon’s Kin Nuelsk was green. In Dragonsblood, Nuellask is gold. There’s a whole story explaining this still to be written.

2. Yes, Mum and I have already signed a contract to write sequels to Dragon’s Kin, one of which will follow Kindan as he goes to the Harper Hall.

Cheers,
Todd

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Todd,
I just wanted to say that I have read Dragonsblood. I loved it though it had to have been the saddest book that I have ever read. I cried with the characters.
I look forward to any new book in the world of Pern.

Like your mum said you did her proud. I have to agree with her. Keep up the great works of ART 🙂

sam 🙂

Sam,

Thanks! I’m glad that you liked Dragonsblood and I’m really thrilled to hear that the characters in the book felt so real to you that you cried with them.

Cheers,
Todd

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