Thanks Wenona for inviting me to guest blog today. Here are a few tips I’d like to share:
Recycling: Always think downstream, of course! When recycling small plastics, put them into a larger plastic jar and label it “Small Plastics”. This helps workers and machinery — it’s hard to see small things amongst larger items, and the little bits sometime jam conveyor belts.
Also, consider if your recycling will make it through the system, or might it end up in landfill? Before recycling plastic pull-tabs, cut them; lizards can get stuck in the loop.
Speaking of lizards, here’s one of my favourites — she’s about 2 metres (6 feet) long! She’s called a sand monitor or goanna, but I think of her as a dragon. Cool. I don’t know how much she weighs, for obvious reasons —check out her claws. She’s digging a nest in my backyard!
Helping Out/Involving Your Kids: Water is life. Always put some out.
You can make your own water bath by stacking bricks and placing a bowl on top. If you put a large paving slab on top for the bowl to rest on, this will deter cats. Put a brick in so small birds can use it as a ramp.
Some lattice nearby gives birds a place to perch and dry off.
You’ll be helping your fellow earth-travelers and can be rewarded by the sight of them enjoying your kindness. You can put one out of your kitchen window — get the kids to help with washing the dishes and see who comes by!
Spreading the Word:
The Earth Must Not Die! I hope you will share my novella Dargo, Eco-Hero! The Classic Tale with your kids —it’s illustrated and will help them know and love nature in a fun way.
You can see the trailer for Dargo here:
For adults — please view and share my eco videos on YouTube — The Earth Must Not Die! Parts 1, 2 and 3.
Part !:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Thanks everyone for reading. Happy to answer wany questions.
Dargo - Eco-Hero! The Classic TaleKarina McRoberts
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Rocanadon Press
Date of Publication: September 9, 2024
ASIN: B0DGKBYR3P
Number of pages: 121
Word Count: 14,000
Tagline: Enchanting Urban Fantasy
Book Description:
AN ENCHANTING NOVELLA TO LIFT YOUR SPIRIT!
In this unique and enticing modern fairytale, a lonely young man suffers a massive defeat . When he believes all is lost, he meets with fiery fortune teller, Flame. Her plea for help sends Dargo on a crucial mission; but can he re-invent himself as a hero?
Light-hearted, but poignant, Dargo is a humorous fairy tale for adults. You can also share it with your children who care about Earth. And if they don't, Dargo will help them do so!
This hilarious and heartwarming tale has been likened to the Wizard of Oz, and will appeal to the magic in all of us.
Dargo - Eco Hero! is a Literary Titan Gold Book Award winner and has been shortlisted for a Chanticleer Fantasy OZMA.
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Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZKc6lv3I8s
Reviewed
by Natalie Soine for Readers’ Favorite:
Dargo,
Eco Hero! by Karina McRoberts is by far one of the best and most unique books I
have ever read, with a vitally important message.
Reviewed
by Thomas Anderson for Literary Titan:
Dargo,
Eco Hero! by Karina McRoberts gives me the best kind of Wizard of Oz vibes. The
author has nailed the same type of warmth as L. Frank Baum but puts her own
unique spin on main character Dargo and his band of merry cohorts. I was
especially impressed with the mixture of personification and metaphors found
throughout the writing. The imagery she creates leaves readers breathless at
times. Her writing is timely and gives voice to the environment in a way no
other writer I have seen has been able to do.
Excerpt:
She threw Dargo more scowls and turned to go, when she
was met by the office alpha male; he of the hot and handsome variety.
"There you are, Lucinda,” the man said; his
baritone deeper than the Grand Canyon.
"C'mon, let's get back to work on this layout."
Her frown did a rapid 180. "Give me a minute,
Jake. I'll be right back."
Jake leaned languidly on Dargo's cubicle wall, staring
after Lucinda as she made her way to the ladies' room.
"Hi, Jake," Dargo greeted brightly.
Startled, Jake turned around. His face cinched as he took in the Mad
poster, now complete with tear.
"You need some new décor, pal."
"Guess so," Dargo replied weakly, not
catching the ridicule in Jake’s tone; Dargo was most unhappy about the damage
to his cherished Alfred E Neuman poster.
"What's your name again?"
"Dargo."
"Oh yeah.
How could I forget? Hey, why
weren't you with the guys last night at paintball?"
"Well, I had something to do. But thanks for inviting me."
"I don't think we'll bother anymore. You never come. Just as well.
You'd probably get wiped out pronto."
"Really?"
God, this guy is a dweeb, Jake mused. Aloud, he replied, "It's supposed to be
a challenge, you know? Real man's
stuff." Jake inhaled deeply, his
fine physique expanding.
"OK, I'm back," Lucinda said cheerily. She had very obviously 'freshened' her
makeup. "I'm ready."
Jake whispered something in Lucinda's ear. Her face reddened to match her lipstick, then
she sauntered back to her cubicle; Mister 'tall, dark, and extremely handsome'
in tow.
Karina is an American-Australian author, illustrator, musician, scientist and theatre producer. She considers herself to be a true Renaissance woman and strives to help other women achieve the same. She states, "After all, ladies, we didn't get a chance last time!!!!"
She has written several novels in a variety of genres, her fiction is character rich and emotionally engaging, and her stories have won several awards.
Previously working as a conservation scientist, Karina was struck down by a mosquito-borne virus. No longer able to work, she turned her attention to writing fiction; aiming to inspire, encourage, enlighten and entertain—especially those readers active in social justice, humanitarian work, and protection of the Earth. A fervent believer in the value of human creativity, Karina writes without input from artificial intelligence, and works so that her readers can “Escape to the Heights of Their Hearts and the Depths of Their Souls.”
Karina also writes self-instruction books and gives workshops in illustration, music, and creative writing. She lives with her husband William and dog Tahshi, near the heritage town of York, Western Australia (said to be one of Australia’s most haunted) where they’re busy re-wilding degraded farmland.
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