Category Archives: Children’s Books

Illustrating the Past

I consider myself to be more of a writer than an artist, so I have been pleasantly surprised at the interest garnered by my books’ illustrations.

It all started when I was a small child. At the time, I was struck with an overpowering urge to put down the stories that were clamoring around in my head, but rather inconveniently, I didn’t actually know how to spell many words. This presented something of a conundrum for a fledgling author.  I solved this problem by telling my tales with pictures that were accompanied by succinct captions.

As time passed, my writing progressed through various stages until at long last, it was of sufficient quality to make my living. However, I was left with very little time to indulge in creating artwork. Now that I’m trying to exercise my artistic muscles again, I feel an acute lack of practice! I’m planning to add a few more children’s books to the roster, so it appears I’ll have ample opportunity to brush-up on my artistic skills!

Here is a sampling, including a few of the frontispieces, pictures from the Ice Age Animal Index that appears at the back of each volume in the 8-book series, and several illustrations from the children’s book, KAW. (The Header image is also from KAW.)

PS: If you like Dreamer Book’s original artwork, you can find some of it on our Merch! See a selection of tees, hoodies, tote bags, mugs, and more HERE!

Illustration from KAW

 

Frontispiece from The Cave of Bones (colorized).
European cave lion (colorized, from Ice Age Animal Index)
Detail from The People of the Wolves frontispiece (colorized)
Reindeer (colorized, from Ice Age Animal Index)
Lynx (colorized, from Ice Age Animal Index)
Illustration from KAW
Roe deer (colorized, from Ice Age Animal Index)
Illustration from KAW
Eurasian wolf (colorized, from Ice Age Animal Index)
Woolly mammoth (colorized, from Ice Age Animal Index)

 

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The Beginning

Seven years ago, my imagination opened a portal to an ancient landscape.  Layers of time peeled away, and I was thrust into the consciousness of one who had lived in a time and place now lost to memory.   This Neanderthal man and the epic adventures that make up his life’s story may be fictional, but as I write his experiences it feels as though I am recording actual history, rather than composing a literary work.  Bringing to life the peoples and cultures of Ice Age Eurasia has enthralled and inspired me, and I can’t help but think I will miss being immersed in their world when the series is complete.

Find Dreamer Books: An Ice Age Saga here!

About the Author here!

Reader Reviews here!

(Header image credits: book cover photo by Paula Kugerud Photography, Venus figurine pendant and lithics by Neanderthal Joe. Header photo and blog photo by E. A. Meigs)

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Reach out and Contact Us!

In this case, the phrase Contact Us is a misnomer. As of now, there is no Us, only me.  Researching, writing, publishing, and promoting a Paleofiction book series is a huge undertaking, but I am delighted to be on this journey!

So, if you have any questions about Dreamer Books: An Ice Age Saga series, how to purchase the books (especially if you are seeking to make a wholesale purchase, or you live outside of the continental United States and need special shipping rates), please feel free to drop a line.

Also, I welcome opportunities to do interviews and give educational talks about life during the last Ice Age, early humans, and nature and Natural History.   Please let me know if you would like to discuss scheduling an interview or event.

Click>>> Contact: most queries are answered within 24 hours.

Thanks for your interest in Dreamer Books!

 

 

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Neanderthal Joe interviews E. A. Meigs

Neanderthal Joe very kindly invited me to speak with him on his podcast recently.  I am always delighted to have an opportunity to talk with Neanderthal Joe, and talk about my favorite subjects: history (especially as it pertains to natural history), paleoanthropology, and my books - which delve into both topics! It's a lot to cover in an hour, and afterward, I always think of something I should have added or how I could have made my point a bit more clearly, but I really hope everyone enjoys our chat.  Thanks for listening!

Read more about Neanderthal Joe 

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Announcing a New Release! KAW!

Dreamer Books: An Ice Age Saga announces a new series!  Previously,  Dreamer Books has been known for publishing full-length Paleo-Fiction, but now children can venture back to the last Ice Age with KAW, the first installment of a companion series written especially for youngsters. These short stories are designed to entertain and educate, as children get to know Fox and share his journey of discovery as he learns about the prehistoric world he calls home.

Find KAW at Children's Books, where you can also see some of the illustrations and a few sample pages.

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KAW is in the Hands of the Printer

UPDATE: KAW was published in August of 2021!

Click here to find KAW!

KAW, the first in a series of children’s books about a prehistoric boy named Fox, is one step closer to publication! The digital files are now in the hands of the printer. I should receive the digital proofs in a few days, after which I can either make revisions or order a hard copy proof to make one final check for errors.  I’m really excited to be so close to releasing this book!

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