Owls suggest wisdom. There is a large, ornamental owl, about 6-feet tall on the corner of the main library in our city. I think they also represent vigilance.
Marian, the owl ornament you mentioned sounds impressive! And you're right about wisdom and vigilance.
One of the things I learned about owls while working on my current manuscript is that they don't see color well in the dark. They have very few color-sensing cones, relying primarily on rod cells for excellent night vision, seeing in shades of gray and black. Their night vision prioritizes light detection, allowing them to see in near-total darkness by picking up faint starlight and moonlight, essentially creating a brighter world than humans see at night.
There is something about owls. I love this—a great example of good writing, Laurie. I like to include animals in each of my books and put owls in Amanda in Malta. I love that you tuck the Great Horned Owl into every book once.
Darlene, yes, there's something special about owls. As a reader, I always enjoy encountering animals in books; so, as a writer, I made it my mission to do the same.
Laurie, What a beautiful quiet scene, alive yet peaceful with a promise of more to come.
Lynda — I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me know.
Lovely, Laurie. Wishing you a cozy end to winter too.
Thank you, Tracey.
I love the owl in your books! This is beautiful!
Valerie — You are sweet to say so. Thank you!
Such a beautiful description of nature's fullness.
Thank you, Saralyn.
Owls suggest wisdom. There is a large, ornamental owl, about 6-feet tall on the corner of the main library in our city. I think they also represent vigilance.
Marian, the owl ornament you mentioned sounds impressive! And you're right about wisdom and vigilance.
One of the things I learned about owls while working on my current manuscript is that they don't see color well in the dark. They have very few color-sensing cones, relying primarily on rod cells for excellent night vision, seeing in shades of gray and black. Their night vision prioritizes light detection, allowing them to see in near-total darkness by picking up faint starlight and moonlight, essentially creating a brighter world than humans see at night.
There is something about owls. I love this—a great example of good writing, Laurie. I like to include animals in each of my books and put owls in Amanda in Malta. I love that you tuck the Great Horned Owl into every book once.
Darlene, yes, there's something special about owls. As a reader, I always enjoy encountering animals in books; so, as a writer, I made it my mission to do the same.
Love this.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me know.
This is beautiful, thank you. I admit I was hoping it would be an excerpt from the next Sean McPherson book! Ah well. I hope are well.
Jacqueline Sidwell
I’m glad you enjoyed it. The advance reader copies (ARCs) of Innocuous will be here before we know it. Stay tuned . . .
Thank you, Saralyn.