Letter from Alex

I wrote you recently with more questions about the dragon colors. Thank you for providing a more detailed response as to why there are no other colors than the ones mentioned in the books.

I also asked you how you come up with the dragons names. I recall writing your mum a few years back and told her then that if I had a dragon, it’s name would be Alaranth. I noticed in Dragonsblood (which I finally finished and enjoyed very much, though I was distraught to learn that Arith’s life had to be sacrificed) that Torene’s dragon went by the same name. I wonder if this is a coincidence?

I just had to smile and wonder if in some small way I was able to contribute to the wonderful Dragonriders of Pern series.

I look forward to reading much more from you in the future!

Best,