Some of Martin’s friends and family have arrived via the portal… but they need names!!Help us pick your favorites! Select a name for each dragon below and help us decide what their names should be!! If you include your email address (not required) Martin will let you know when these [...]
When Jeff and I travel, we usually bring along a stuffed animal to take photos with. It's something fun that makes the pictures feel more personal (and spares us from awkward [...]
When Jeff and I found Martin in a bookstore at the Phoenix airport, we had no idea he came from a children’s book series called Dragons Love Tacos. I was just thrilled to have found a new stuffed animal—especially since we had recently [...]
It's May 5th!! Otherwise known as Cinco de Mayo!! After working in the morning, Jeff, Martin (in his pouch), and I headed over to Darcy and John's house in the afternoon for a fiesta and some fun! Darcy [...]
Martin said it was totally fine to take him around in his pouch and snap photos—so that’s exactly what we’ve been doing. He’s been coming along on errands, outings, and chill hangouts, all snug in his little metamorphosis cocoon while we document his journey like the proud dragon-parents we are. [...]
Last week, I sent out the draft of Martin’s Adventures—the first eight chapters of the story. I knew it still needed two more: one about growing up, and one focused on Martin’s birthday. That birthday chapter was going to be told in three parts: the celebration itself, the surprise [...]
Martin has been quietly hoarding fabric scraps. Not huge pieces—just little bits here and there. A corner of ribbon. A scrap of felt. Something that used to be a sock. They’re all stacked (well, stuffed) into a wobbly pile on his shelf, and the [...]
No, it’s not an April Fool’s joke—Martin’s Adventures officially has its own website! Today marks the launch of Martin’s digital home: a cozy little blog where you can follow along with his stories, sneak peeks, quests, and behind-the-scenes updates (from both of us). Martin, of course, is taking the [...]
Big news—our LitRPG Con volunteer application was approved! We got the confirmation email today and immediately sent over the requested info. Background checks are in process, but everything seems smooth so far. We’re officially on the path to joining the adventure! I’ve been stalking the event website like a [...]
For the past several years, I’ve been reading a genre called LitRPG—literature with a role-playing game elements woven into the story. Finding cards, reaching skill achievements, crafting armor, just a few examples of how RPG can be included into a story. It’s like reading a Dungeons & Dragons campaign [...]
Traveling is exhausting. Especially driving 14 hours in two days. Before we left Sierra Vista, we stopped and had breakfast, then Jeff and Martin topped off fluids in the van. We reached Nogales in no time, but the 7 [...]
