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In the early 1980s, Candy Taylor Tutt was given a book
on dragon lore - and her life took a different turn.
Fascinated, she began researching the cultures in
which dragon legends are found, and eventually read
quite a bit of dragon fantasy fiction.
"I read Anne McCaffrey, of course - Barbara Hambly
- Andre Norton - and loved their work. However I also
read some really lousy fantasy/sci-fi books, and thought,
"Hey, I could do better than this!"
Dragon tales began to accumulate, some based on
real people or events, others on new versions of myths and
legends.
" A few were published, but mostly I stuck them in a
drawer as soon as they were finished - I couldn't wait
to start on the next one."
In 2002, Candy established Libris Draconis
Press. 'Ten Dragon Tails,' her first book, was
published in 2003, and the following year it won the 2004
Best Fantasy Book Award from Sacramento Publishers
and Authors.
"I remained curious about certain dragon folklore, such as
why Vikings carved dragon heads on the prows of their ships -
and what the connection was between Vlad Dracul, 'Son of
the Dragon,' and vampires? And what about the fire-breathing
thing?"
The answers to those questions - and others - make up 'Dragon Scales, Dragon Tales.'
Candy's second book from Libris Draconis Press will officially
make its debut in May 2008. Check the 'Events' page for details!
I'm just saying: A simple design means so muchBy Candy Taylor TuttPublished 12:01 am PDT Sunday, August 13, 2006 Story appeared in Scene section, Page L1 View Online at SacBee.com
Earth, air, fire, water and spirit -- a simple design. Because it has personal significance I decide on an ancient art form to display it. "OK -- ready?" "Yep." A quick cold wipe of sanitizer, then the first rapid-fire jabs as the tattoo needle bites into my shoulder. Adrenaline kicks in and the feeling alternates between an annoying sting and a sharp burning sensation, accompanied by the droning buzz of the motor. I'm euphoric half an hour later when it's finished, colors bright and lines crisp. At 60 I no longer let society dictate my appearance -- I'm comfortable in my own skin.
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