What About Food? The climate crisis is a complicated issue, but lately nutritional content of food has been in the news. Research indicates that increasing levels of carbon dioxide are decreasing nutritional levels of grains, particularly rice. This is a huge issue in places like Bangladesh that rely on rice for about 2/3 of their diet. What Do Farmers Think? Farmers are on the forefront of the climate problem. They are experiencing droughts, flooding, and…
Diversity Importance Diversity importance is at the core of The Skye Van Bloem Trilogy. The major theme of the first book Countdown concerns the loss of biodiversity and what that means for the planet. Various reasons are woven into the text through the words of animals at a conference to decide the fate of humans: poaching, habitat destruction, animal cruelty, climate change, pollutants like plastics. However… Respect and Value Human Culture Human diversity is also…
Is the trilogy done? Book Two was always meant to be a climate dystopia, but eight years ago when I wrote it, I didn’t know there would be a popular new genre of climate fiction called cli-fi. I’ve been working on the Skye Van Bloem Trilogy for a long time; I conceived the idea almost a decade ago. People often ask if all three books are written, since only the first book Countdown has been…
What in the world is cryptozoology? Follow a blog by an amazing lady named Dr. Daisy. She’s got a strong science and conservation background and is currently working on her PhD. I encourage you to read her blog. Fascinating!
If you’ve ever purchased a copy of Flight through Fire or donated to “The Challenger Fund” after Eric’s plane crash, then you helped send a kid to Space Camp at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, Kansas. As an experimental test pilot, Eric was one step away from astronaut. He had applied to NASA only a month before the accident, so it seemed fitting to fund a scholarship to send kids to Space Camp. I’m…
Hi Teens, Hop on over to Team Skye and become a member. It’s Friday and that means cute animal pics. It’s the one day we take a break from environmental news and solutions to the climate crisis and squeal over cute animals. You are welcome to post your own favorite animal pictures. Just remember to double-check that the images aren’t copyrighted. Happy Friday! Carol
Hi Friends, I’m really excited to be part of a climate fair in October called “Climate Change of Heart.” The climate crisis is here but being negative and giving up is not going to help. This event will have music, a performance, a slide presentation, and cookies. Don’t pretend you don’t want cookies. Join us! And it goes without saying that this event has nothing to do with my books! The sponsoring group does not…
Let’s talk climate action. What can we do to help the planet? How can we make a difference as individuals? What role should the government play? Is giving up a solution?