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.
(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)
I’m pleased to announce that the first draft of the fourth book in the on-going ice age saga “The Dreamer IV ~ The Cave of Bones” is complete! Now comes the editing process! The Dreamer IV is due to be released in the summer of 2019. Read more about this and other books in the series at: https://dreamerliteraryproductions.com/
I love to pack up my books and send them off into the world. There, I hope they will reach into the minds and hearts of others, and spur their imaginations to experience life in a distant past with all the drama and adventure, and perhaps most surprisingly, find that humans have struggled with many of the same problems throughout the millennia.
“The Dreamer III ~ The People of the Wolves” has been put to bed! It is available only in eBook format for now, but the hardcover and paperback versions have been ordered. Depending on how backed-up the printer is, I should have copies ready to send out in a week or two!
This is the first anniversary of the day I released the first book (The Dreamer ~ The Beginning) in The Dreamer Book Series! The second book (The Dreamer II ~ The Gathering) was already undergoing editing at that time and has since published in July of this year. The third (The Dreamer III ~ The People of the Wolves) has almost completed the 1st draft stage and will be available in 2018.
The second book in The Dreamer Book Series:The Dreamer II ~ THE GATHERINGwas officially released on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017!
The Dreamer II – The Gathering continues the saga as Tris’s sheltered world expands when The People from the East (the Cro-Magnon) begin to settle in ever-increasing numbers on the long-held territories of the Old Ones (Neanderthals). Discord develops as they come into serious competition for the same limited resources…
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Click image to purchase books in The Dreamer Book Series. Cover photo by Paula Krugerud.
I’m excited to announce that the second book in The Dreamer series The Dreamer II ~ The Gathering is expected to be released on Sunday, July 23rd, 2017.
This novel continues the ice age saga which follows the life of a young Neanderthal man, as introduced in The Dreamer ~ The Beginning.
The book cover (and that of the first book as well) features the magnificent photography of Paula Krugerud.
The second novel in the ice age saga book series: The Dreamer II ~ THE GATHERING is now in the hands of the copyeditors!
The book’s cover, which features the magnificent imagery of Paula Krugerud Photography, is still in development, but will likely look something like the one shown here, above.
The Dreamer II ~ THE GATHERING is expected to be released in July 2017.
The Dreamer III ~ THE PEOPLE OF THE WOLVES is underway and will be released in 2018.
The Dreamer – THE BEGINNING contains a frontispiece featuring the title character, Tris, and 29 sketches of the animals mentioned within the text of the book. These drawings were shrunken so as to fit on the pages and in doing so, much of the detail was lost. For those who would like a larger view of the original pictures, here’s a small sampling:
Today is the official launch date of The Dreamer book series. I chose this day to coincide with my late mother’s birthday in honor of her steadfast support of my writing, and also, in recognition of her wisdom, bravery, and many other fine qualities. Not to mention her great devotion and love of family. She was an inspiration to me during her lifetime and her memory still inspires me to this day.
New Ice Age-Era Novel, The Dreamer – THE BEGINNING, Presents a Unique and Solidly Masterful Historical Fiction Adventure
Dreamer Literary Productions launches the first in a string of books that transports the reader back 40,000 years, through a compelling narrative that chronicles the life of a Neanderthal man.
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CHATHAM, Mass. (November 15, 2016) — Independent publisher, Dreamer Literary Productions, LLC and author E. A. Meigs, announce the release of a new book series called The Dreamer. These engaging novels follow the life of a young Neanderthal man, Tris (the Dreamer), his father Tor, and their Cro-Magnon friend and neighbor, Black Wolf. At the time of the Earth’s last Great Glacial Period, Europe was inhabited by at least two peoples: the Neanderthal and the Cro-Magnon. Although this primitive world was filled with a harsh and stunning beauty, it was also a brutally difficult period in mankind’s history. Humans struggled to survive against the dangers posed by an inhospitable climate and their perilous position within nature’s food chain. As the story unfolds, Tris’s dreams figure prominently, but it is really an ongoing adventure that revolves around family, friendship, love, social conflict, and endurance against the odds.
Reader quotes:
“The Dreamer- the Beginning is a captivating tale, giving a convincing and passionate voice to a young man from humankind’s early history. It is well researched and based on scientific study, lending additional credence to a very creative story involving a time in our history that is very much shrouded in mystery and conjecture.” ~ Nancy Bourdeau
“Fascinating saga of the times and life amid a Neanderthal family as seen from the perspective of a man with a special gift and a love of his family. It’s just like being there; you become involved with their trials and joys. The dreams give you a glimpse of future dangers and events, leading you through an engrossing journey.” ~ Carol Beusee
The Dreamer is a series of novels that follows the life of a young Neanderthal man, Tris (the Dreamer), his father Tor, and their Cro-Magnon friend and neighbor, Black Wolf. At the time of the Earth’s last Great Glacial Period, Europe was inhabited by at least two peoples: the Neanderthal and the Cro-Magnon. Although this primitive world was filled with a harsh and stunning beauty, it was also a brutally difficult period in mankind’s history. Humans struggled to survive against the dangers posed by an inhospitable climate and their perilous position within nature’s food chain. As the story unfolds, Tris’s dreams figure prominently, but it is really an ongoing adventure that revolves around family, friendship, love, social conflict and endurance against the odds.
A new Dreamer book will be released each fall until the saga has reached its conclusion. At this writing, a minimum of six books are planned, but there will likely be many more.
The Dreamer: Just before dawn on a cold spring morning, a young Neanderthal man awakens from a strange and frightening dream that will change his life forever…
