J. S. Burke has worked as an author, artist, and marine biologist, studying creatures of the dark abyss and diving on coral reefs. Her stories blend imagination with real science and author experiences. The DRAGON DREAMER series grew from years at sea, a fascination with clever, alien octopuses, and a love of dragons: Science Fantasy for young adults 9 to 99. *DRAGON THUNDER won NABE Pinnacle Best Science Fantasy. *DRAGON LIGHTNING won NABE Pinnacle Best Science Fantasy and IAN Best Science Fiction. It's also an IAN Finalist for Best Fantasy and Best Young Adult book. *THE DRAGON DREAMER won IAN Best First Novel. It's also an IAN Finalist for Best Science Fiction and Best Fantasy. *FANTASY SNOWFLAKES COLORING BOOKS I and II have wildlife mandalas made from Narwhals, Dragons, Dolphins, Mermaids, more. *WINTER'S CHILD is an original, illustrated, upbeat fairytale. *Favorite books include Lord of the Rings, Dune, Watership Down, The Crystal Cave, Silent Spring, and many more! NOOK: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-d... KOBO: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/eboo... ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id11...