JODY LYNN NYE

We have guided humanity through the ages, first making sure their grain was safe, accompanying them in wooden ships around the world and even teaching them how to truly relax. Slowly we have moved, conquering their offices, homes and laps.Now, as we look on to the next great age of cats, we have decided to give to humanity the treat of a few tales of our successes.We benevolently have decreed that one of our devoted human acolytes, Jody Lynn Nye, will share eleven of her stories of mystery, space, fantasy and imagination in which cats, of course, are the true heroes~As Decreed by Athena, Minx, and Marmalade - Her Feline Overlords

An indispensable handbook to the wonderful world of Anne McCaffrey and her dragons. Lavishly illustrated, officially sanctioned, THE DRAGONLOVER''S GUIDE TO PERN brings to light the fantastic facts behind the bestselling stories. No Pern pilgrim will want to be without it.

Its a holiday celebration of stories!Celebrations help us to mark moments in time that are meaningful, some for religious reasons, others cultural and historical. New York Times bestselling author Jody Lynn Nye has written about holidays from many points of view, in this world, in another; in the past, present and future. What holidaysand holiday storieshave in common is that people choose to come together for these festive events to discover joy and mystery.Gathered together for the first time, these eleven fantastic tales showcase the wonder and mystery of Christmas, Passover, Lammas Night, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Mardi Gras, and Valentines Day.Have a happy, magical holiday season!

The Wolfe Pack is military SF with a twist! The auxiliary scout platoon known as the Cockroaches contains all the outsiders and oddballs the Galactic Defense Force doesnt want to have to deal with, but cant find a way to discharge from the Space Service. Theyre savvy, street-smart, wise (if not book-learned), intelligent, survival-oriented, and completely unconventional. Lt. David Wolfe is their new CO: young, idealistic, and gung-ho, but even he has a secret that forced Central Command to shift him out of the line of fire. The Cockroaches get sent on what ought to be a simple courier mission to the greatest amusement park in the Galaxy, and end up defending the population from a ruthless enemy in the only way the Cockroaches know how: unconventionally!

Holl, Keith Doyles best friend, has finally tied the knot with his beloved, Maura in the Little Folks new home, Hollow Tree Farm. Keith has good news of his own: he has started on an internship as a copywriter with a Chicago advertising agency, coming up with slogans and designs for new products, but the project he is really enthusiastic over is chasing air sprites in a hot air balloon. Unfortunately, one of the agencys client businesses is using the Little Folks land as a dump for toxic waste. Holls young cousin Dola sees them do it, but they see her, too. To prevent anyone else from finding out, then men kidnap her and Holl and Mauras new baby, Asrai. All of the Little Folk are called in to hunt for them. Keith reaches out to the new and wonderful air creatures hes found in hopes of bringing the baby and her brave guardian back to the farm.

Keith Doyle believes in magic, but even he is taken aback to find little people living in the basement of his university library. The Master, head of the small village, admits him as a student to a class that meets in secret. Keith is grateful for the additional education, and delighted to meet the Folk, as they call themselves. But Keith has been active in the movement to tear down the old library and build a new one. With a little magic and a lot of ingenuity, Keith tries to help his newfound friends to keep from being discovered.

Its the most unusual medical unit in the galaxy and it makes house calls.A fully equipped starship lab, Taylors Ark is run by Dr. Shona Taylor, a specialist in environmental medicine. She has a menagerie of very special assistants, including an Abyssinian cat, a dog, rabbits, mice, and an alien ottle named Chirwl. Now, this highly trained crew faces the ultimate medical mystery. On Chirwls home world, humans and ottles alike are aging at an alarming rate. And if Dr. Taylor doesnt find a fast cure, the entire colony will die of old age.

Keith Doyle has made it to graduate school! In between classes and hanging out with his magical friends, the Little Folk, he has a new job as a copywriter for PDQ advertising agency, working on a campaign for a revolutionary electronic device. His plans for the party to end all parties on Hollow Tree Farm are coming along nicely. Things are not so rosy for the Little Folk. Theyre being haunted not only by malevolent spirits passing through their cellar, but a Big Person who has discovered Keiths supposedly well-camouflaged invitation to all creatures magical. Keith finds himself in danger trying to keep out of the hands of the industrial spy to protect not only the trade secrets of his clients firm, but his friends and their home. Can Keiths ingenuity and his limited magic keep the elves from being revealed to the world? Will the party ever take place? Will Keith ever get his hands on one of those wonderful devices?

Dragons are creatures of legend. Of magic. Of wisdom, nature, and the power of creation. They have been in every culture and mythology since the beginning of time.Writers are creatures of legend. With magic, wisdom, and the power of creation at their fingertips. They, too, are in every culture and have been creating their own mythologies since the beginning of time.Within each writer is the power of a dragon. . . . The power of creation.Gathered together are twenty-six stories from writers who dared to tame this power, including New York Times best-selling authors Brandon Sanderson, Jody Lynn Nye, Todd McCaffrey, and David Farland. Through fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, this anthology celebrates the magic and majesty of dragons, writers, and creativity. Within these pages, youll find dragons who fly through space, who raise hatchlings, who carry the power of life and death. Some dragons are even featured as swords, planes, and origami creatures.Dragon Writers is a special collection where magic and myth combine to create something legendary.All profits benefit the Superstars Writing Endowment and Scholarship funds for the Superstars Writing Seminar.

Colony after colony, a strange epidemic is spreading. Dr. Shona Taylor is determined to find the cure before its too late. And she is not alone. By her side is a menagerie of very special assistants: An Abyssinian cat, a family of mine-canary mice, a pair of dwarf rabbits, an alien ottle, and a Bernese Mountain dog named Saffie, whose genetically altered immune system can synthesize vaccines. Theyre a doctors best friends, and theyre all aboard Taylors Ark.

Keith Doyle and Holl, one of the Little Folk, set off on an educational tour to find their roots. Keith knows his family comes from the south of Ireland, but Holls people lost contact with their relatives long ago. On a tour of archaeological digs, Keith recklessly falls prey not only to local smugglers, but magical beings who are far less friendly than the ones back home. Holl, who needs to secure a rare flower to permit him to marry his beloved, Maura, has no choice but to summon the Master, head of his village, and Diane, Keiths girlfriend. Together, they must rescue Keith from his own folly and solve the mystery of the disappearance of the Little Folk.

Dr. Shona Taylor takes on a new assignment, and discovers a chilling reality behind a picture perfect planetWhat price for paradise?Jardindor is, by most estimates, a new Eden: from the number of trees to the exact spacing of every lamppost and garden, the alien planet is perfection, a totally controlled terraformed world on the outreaches of colonized space. When Dr. Shona Taylor receives her posting as physician to the settlers on Jardindor, she packs up her family children and medical menagerie, as well as Chirwl, the alien ottle expecting a very serene six months.But the people of Jardindor are guarding more than their perfect world. Theyre hiding a dark secret, and as Shona learns more about her new hosts and their strange fascination with animals, her new job turns into a nightmare.

The newest volume in the Million Dollar Writing series, Once More, With Feeling is a guide by New York Times Bestselling author Jody Lynn Nye to revising your finished manuscript. Nye goes point by point over the topics you should review when working toward a final draft of a new book. From narrative hook to resolution, with discussions of formatting, resources, and numerous examples of problem-solving, this volume should be by the elbow of any aspiring writer.

"Every child deserves one miracle," is the motto of the Fairy Godmothers Union.Apprentice fairy godfather Raymond Crandall is skeptical whether he wants to be a part of something that sounds so hokey, but he finds that granting wishes to children touches something in himself that he never knew was there. Rose Feinstein, his teacher and mentor, helps guide him to learn how to handle the power and responsibility. Unfortunately, the rival Demons, Djinni and Efreets Guild want the power the Fairy Godmothers wield. Can Ray pull off a miracle to save them all?Christopher Stasheff, Author of the Warlock In Spite of Himself: "Jody Lynn Nyes irrepressible humor makes this story a delight One of those ideas I wish Id had."Anne McCaffrey: "Jody Lynn Nye has a deft touch with fantasy and an ever-ready imagination."Diane Duane (on Mythology 101): "For people who like their fantasy straight up, with fizz, but without cuteness."

Attending your first convention as a professional writer? Dont know what opportunities are out there for you? How do you get invited? How do you approach editors? How do you deal with fans who love your book and those who havent read it yet? Jody Lynn Nye and Bill Fawcett have answers to the questions you dont even know you have. From how to approach a convention committee to how to handle yourself on panels and signings, this book will give you an experts perspective on how to make the most of a convention.

In New York Times bestselling author Robert Asprin and Jody Lynn Nyes newest Big Easy dragon tale, Griffen McCandles is about to give the forces of evil a run for their moneyGriffen already has his hands full running his gambling operation in New Orleans and dealing with his dragon heritage. Now his pregnant sister, Valerie, is missingpossibly kidnappedand his uncle, Malcolm McCandles, has flown into town for a mysterious meeting with a powerful man whos been dead for almost eight decades.And Griffen certainly hasnt got the time to protect Councilwoman Penny Dunbar, a dragon whos running for governor of Louisianaif malign forces dont take her out first. Griffen learned a long time ago to play the hand fate has dealt him, but with many lives at stakeincluding Vals unborn dragonhes hoping for an ace in the hole

New York Times bestselling author Robert Asprin and Jody Lynn Nye up the ante in this tale of dragons in the Big EasyAs head dragon and owner of a successful gambling operation in New Orleans, Griffen McCandles has a lot on his plate. Especially since the Krewe of Fafnira society of dragonshas asked him to be the king of its Mardi Gras parade. Being the king is a huge honor, and despite the extra responsibilities, Griffen cant resist the krewes offer to lead the biggest party of the year.But not everyone is happy with Griffens new leadership status. A group of powerful dragons is conspiring to bankrupt his business, from the inside out. And when a young dragon in Griffens employ is murdered, it becomes clear that certain dragons will stop at nothing to dethrone the new king