Social media has its ups and downs. Last month, I received a message request, but instead of being the kind that says “I see you’d make a great person to rep my product”, it was a message saying he was a middle grade author and would love to help spread the word about dragon stories. Of course, I said yes! It’s dragons!

In the process, I was able to read The Search for Synergy by Brett Salter and really enjoyed it. The story’s based in real-life United States with junior high boys (things I relate to), but the difference is that King Arthur’s knights were really dragon riders, and their descendants carry on that heritage!

Interview with Julian

Hey guys.  My name is Julian “Danger” Rider.  Rome calls me Jules as a nickname.  And my sister Camela always groans after she says my name, so I guess that’s her nickname for me.  You know,  Julian (exaggerated groan)

I’m a natural blonde.  And my eyes are blue.  My mom says they’re perfect.

What kind of distinguishing facial features do you have? 

Hmmm.  Nothing really.  I just have a face, ya know?  But it’s great because it’s mine!  I do have a characteristic smirk which I am still trying to have patented.

Do you have a birthmark? Where is it? What about scars? How did you get them? 

That is a really personal question.  But yeah, I have a “V” on my forehead that shows up when I get really angry.  The rest of the time, you can’t even see it.  And I have my Synergy Scars on my hand since I’ve performed The Great Synergy with Rome.

Who are your friends and family? Who do you surround yourself with? Who are the people you’re the closest to? Who do you wish you were closest to? 

Well, my brother is Rome.  And we don’t have the same parents, but since we did The Great Synergy, we are as close as brother.  Closer, even.  Like soulmates!  And then, my bratty sister is Camela and my dad is the former Grand Hunter.  Umm.  I hang out with Rome and the crazy, local librarian, Mr. Jones.  Together, we are trying to save the world from the Darkbrands.  I’d like to be friends with The Rock. 

Where do you go when you’re angry? 

I usually try to find Rome and have him calm me down.  Since we share the same heart, he knows my every thought.  He is the dude that can help me out when I’m angry.  And he is a fire dragon.  He knows rage!

Do you have a secret? 

I mean, I kinda just told you.  Haha.  But other than that, I am secretly bonded to a fire dragon in human disguise and we go all over the planet shutting down portals and fighting monsters from another dimension.  How’s that for a secret!

You’re doing intense spring cleaning. What is easy for you to throw out?

Naw, dude.  I’m not throwing anything out.  But, I would throw away all my sister’s stuff while she’s away at prep school.  Hehehehe.

What is one strong memory that has stuck with you from childhood? 

I’ll never forget the time my dad sat me down and told me about the “true” history of our world.  The history about dragons and The Great Synergy and all about King Arthur’s Camelot.  It really sticks out to me because I remember thinking, “I can’t wait to get a dragon!!”Because having a dragon to bond with is just about the coolest thing on the planet.

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What did you think of Julian? If you like him, you’ll probably love Rome, the fire dragon in disguise.