Dragon Speak, Short Stories for Humans

12/02/2024

If you are new to this page, you should know that I had to take time off from it to deal with "other" areas of life, so, I will be resurrecting this shortly.

08/12/2023

Are you wondering what to get for the White Elephant Exchange at your next Christmas party?
Never fear, here is a list of items under $25. Check it out, you may even want to put something on your own wish list.

Amazon.com: gifts under 25 dollars

11/11/2023

Thank you veterans!

16/08/2023

My second book and the second in the Ultimate Custom Home series is soon to be out.

Focusing on scheduling and estimating the home, it is sure to be a resource you don't want to miss.

My first book, The Ultimate Custom Home: Designing the Perfect Home for Homeowners is on Amazon and is available on Kindle and in print.

https://amzn.to/3qv8BBd

The Ultimate Custom Home: Designing the Perfect Home for Homeowners

05/02/2023

A short story in writing that will be coming soon to the audio collection.

Enjoy, "In The Beginning"

A short story of the beginning of Asthenta, the fantasy world I created for most of my stories.

The beginning of Asthenta

01/10/2022

October goal
1. Record next season stories. 6 in total
2. Write minimum of 3 new stories

17/09/2022

This, well, because.

22/05/2022

Valid question.

17/05/2022

If you like to enter writing contests, here you go.

12/05/2022

Recorded my first ad today for the podcast.

12/05/2022

Set up the stories and recorded the first one. Need to finish editing and recording the other 4 for the season.
I thought this season was going to be the more serious season, I was wrong. I believe that will be a couple of seasons from now.
I believe that season 3 will be short stories about the fantasy world I have been creating, and have a fantasy adventure, "here be dragons" feel to it.
Keep checking in, stories should be uploading soon.

02/05/2022

Season 2 will be coming out shortly. Some topics will be on the more serious side of things.
Stay tuned as more short stories are being recorded for your listening pleasure.

09/02/2022

Episode 6 - Storming the Gates of Hell

Darius shares with you a short story based on Matthew 16:18. (Very loosely) Steven is a firefighter, with years of safety and commendations. Now, for the first time, he is the one in the hospital. How will he find relief from the pain, will he find any comfort. If you would like to comment, you can....

21/01/2022

Please go to the podcast and give us a 5-star review.
Listen on your apple device
Help us to grow.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragon-speak/id1598999414

‎Arts · 2022

16/01/2022

Check out Episode 5, American History. Make sure to give us a 5-star rating!
Remember, every story can be made more interesting if you add a dragon!

Join David as he learns to navigate a whole new world for him in teaching. He was a small town, rural area teacher who chose to make the move to the city. He finds out that although the clothes have changed, the people are still the same. In an effort to combat cliques and people being left out, he....

15/01/2022

For those of you who like to read short stories as well as hear them, why don't you start giving me writing prompts, maybe a word, or an idea? Maybe you are passionate about a specific thing and would like to see a short story.
I cannot make promises, but, I will try to write smalls and maybe some will end up as a short story on the podcast.
I will try to give credit to those who get anything from a prompt.

14/01/2022

Our next podcast has been delayed due to personal issues. (Dariun has been very busy, even for a dragon)
We will commence recording as quickly as possible and get back to you.
Please take some time to scroll down and check out our book reviews.

12/01/2022

John has become a master of supernatural thrillers. He starts out with action, from the first page and leads you on a journey akin to a roller coaster. Not the kid-sized one, oh no, more like several loops and twists after you have been shot out like a rocket....

https://christianfictionwritersblog.wordpress.com/2022/01/12/book-review-tamallas-revenge-by-john-de-sousa/

John has become a master of supernatural thrillers. He starts out with action, from the first page and leads you on a journey akin to a roller coaster. Not the kid-sized one, oh no, more like sever…

02/01/2022

I believe that I have done this correctly. Here is the World of Asthenta on Anvil, which is where it will be created.
The podcast will often mention things that are new. Here is the link.
https://www.worldanvil.com/w/asthenta-dragon-speak

A world where Dragons and elves are the same, humans, dwarves and halflings are civilized and the kingdoms are always in need of help. Metallic dragons are considered good and colored dragons are considered evil, but both work with humans as elves and dragons.

02/01/2022

Since introducing you to Dariun, the Gold Dragon of Asthenta, we figured that as the map is worked on and generated, you may want to view it. Some of the stories read may be directly from Asthenta, the lore, the legends and the myths.

This is my fantasy adventure world. Dragons are actually angels and demons, who switch between elves and dragons. Metallic dragons are light elves, good a

25/12/2021

Story by John De Sousa

Audio by Dariun, written by John De Sousa This episode was written by John De Sousa, an accomplished author, and musician. (Also, a good friend of Dariun's) The music you hear at the beginning of the story, (After the introduction) and at the end of the story was written and performed by John. It is...

14/12/2021

Ok, folks, here is another book review. This one is from a local (I guess Maryland makes it local, right?) author, Wayne Thomas Batson
This review is just in time for the season.
https://christianfictionwritersblog.wordpress.com/2019/11/18/book-review-a-christians-carol-by-wayne-thomas-batson-audio-by-dave-cruse/

A review for A Christians Carol is a modern day retelling of the famous book, “A Christmas Carol”, by Charles Dickens. This review is specific to the Audio Version as read by Dave Cruse…

11/12/2021

For those of you that listen to podcasts only in Apple, here is the link.
https://apple.co/31OjDVJ

‎Arts · 2021

11/12/2021

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10/12/2021

Another book review.
This one is by author John de Sousa, a friend of mine as well as an amazing story-writer!
His first book, Diana's Treasures, was captivating and well written.
Here is my original review.
https://christianfictionwritersblog.wordpress.com/2019/11/19/book-review-dianas-treasures-by-john-de-sousa/

The Temple of Diana in Ephesus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its priestesses were reputed to have given intimate services to the worshipers there. But now a human trafficking c…

09/12/2021

The newest episode is up and ready to be heard.
Episode 3 - The Raven

The raven is a short story that stemmed from a writing contest where we were given one word and had to write a short story. Listen along as Dariunand shares this tale with you and find out what type of encounter Aaron has with the raven.

07/12/2021

Finally, we are on Apple. Here is the link.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragon-speak/id1598999414

‎Arts · 2021

03/12/2021

Another book review. This one is a series, from the acclaimed author Jill Williamson.
The series is called the Blood of Kings and should be a must-read by any and all who love clean fantasy adventure. It is written in such a way as to allow for young and older than young to enjoy.
https://christianfictionwritersblog.wordpress.com/2016/01/21/blood-of-kings-3-book-series-by-jill-williamson/

Jill Williamson has hit a home run, in my opinion, with this series. Her artistry in using words to create a world, time and peoples to care about is amazing in this series. She has created a reali…

29/11/2021

FINALLY! Episode 2 is out!
Listen to "All I had to do was wait"
https://anchor.fm/de-fletcher/episodes/All-I-had-to-do-was-wait-e1avid1

Tommy was promised time with his daddy. They had a project to do and he knew his daddy was on his way home. See what happens when Tommy chooses patience.

28/11/2021

One thing I like to do is recommend authors and books. I have either read these, or have read previous works and feel comfortable in telling you about the book coming out, or at least refer it.
I will write reviews to my old WordPress site, so, here is one from Patrick W. Carr, Called By Divine Right (The Darkwater Saga). It is a short story introducing his Darkwater Series, which I haven't read yet. (Unfortunately). Go ahead and check this review out.
https://christianfictionwritersblog.wordpress.com/2016/01/20/by-divine-right-the-darkwater-saga-a-novella-by-patrick-w-carr/

This is not the first book by Patrick W. Carr I have ever read. By no means is it. I actually read his first series, a while ago and have recommended it several times, but, this post is not about t…