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Dragon Blood #7.1
The Fowl Proposal Bonus Scenes
This series of four scenes was originally published on Lindsay's blog. They take place after the events of Soulblade (Dragon Blood, Book 7) and before Shattered Past (the Therrik novel).
44 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 27, 2016
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Lindsay Buroker
198 books6,235 followersI'm a full-time indie fantasy and science fiction author. When I'm not writing, I'm ferrying my dogs to hiking trails for adventures.
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October 20, 2023
Fun novella
I don't know that it adds up much to the story, but it was fun to read nonetheless. The novella is a collection of four short stories centered around Zirkander and his "duck blind" retreat by his little lake. Needless to say, I did have a few chuckles off of the antics of the whole crew generally disturbing Ridge's peace all the time :D
I don't know that it adds up much to the story, but it was fun to read nonetheless. The novella is a collection of four short stories centered around Zirkander and his "duck blind" retreat by his little lake. Needless to say, I did have a few chuckles off of the antics of the whole crew generally disturbing Ridge's peace all the time :D
May 30, 2017
These short stories take place between Soulblade and The Shattered Past, so technically they could/should be called Dragon Blood #7.25 ... or something similar, I think. Anyway, all of the stories happen around a Duck Blind behind Zirkander's house and I guess that's why there's a mention of fowls.
Due to the shortness of each story, I'll keep my commentary very brief.
Fowl Advice
Basically a conversation between General Ort and Ridge. General Ort gave Ridge some advice and it was actually pretty funny.
Fowl Friends
Phel and Bhrava Sarduth in one room. Priceless. Although there was way too little of them.
Otherwise Ridge asks Cas some advice too. Not nearly as funny as Ort's advice, mind you.
Fowl Revelations
Bhrava Sarduth and Ridge's mother who doesn't believe in dragons. Funny as hell. It's a pity that they didn't talk to each other ...
A Fowl Proposal
Awwww, that was just plain sweet and adorable and partly funny as well.
Due to the shortness of each story, I'll keep my commentary very brief.
Fowl Advice
Basically a conversation between General Ort and Ridge. General Ort gave Ridge some advice and it was actually pretty funny.
Fowl Friends
Phel and Bhrava Sarduth in one room. Priceless. Although there was way too little of them.
Otherwise Ridge asks Cas some advice too. Not nearly as funny as Ort's advice, mind you.
Fowl Revelations
Bhrava Sarduth and Ridge's mother who doesn't believe in dragons. Funny as hell. It's a pity that they didn't talk to each other ...
A Fowl Proposal
Awwww, that was just plain sweet and adorable and partly funny as well.
May 15, 2020
Cute.
Ridge has decided to propose to Sardelle, so he asks advice - from 2 people. He gets it from his mom, unasked. One person panics, thinking their SO is about to propose, and the other (plus mom) suggests a nice restaurant and well, a formal affaire. IOW, NOT what he'd been thinking about. He decides to ignore most of the advice, only to discover that his asking around had taken too long and Sardelle had made her own arrangements - involving a dragon. Hahah!
As an aside though, it would appear that mommy might have trapped daddy into marriage there. That being the case, perhaps I'm not so sure I feel a lot of sympathy for her.
Ridge has decided to propose to Sardelle, so he asks advice - from 2 people. He gets it from his mom, unasked. One person panics, thinking their SO is about to propose, and the other (plus mom) suggests a nice restaurant and well, a formal affaire. IOW, NOT what he'd been thinking about. He decides to ignore most of the advice, only to discover that his asking around had taken too long and Sardelle had made her own arrangements - involving a dragon. Hahah!
As an aside though, it would appear that mommy might have trapped daddy into marriage there. That being the case, perhaps I'm not so sure I feel a lot of sympathy for her.
April 8, 2017
This was cute. I wish I didn't like/follow so many authors because I miss these sort of things. Thank goodness Buroker put this together.
May 14, 2023
a very quick quartet of short stories. fun read
June 10, 2016
9/10: Fantastic, left me wanting more.
In desperate need of more Dragon Blood, I thankfully found this little gem on Lindsay's website.
Perfect!
But please give us more. :)
In desperate need of more Dragon Blood, I thankfully found this little gem on Lindsay's website.
Perfect!
But please give us more. :)
April 4, 2018
Short but FUN, and perfectly illustrates the characters
I really enjoyed reading these humorous "bonus" scenes (building toward a proposal of marriage between Ridge and Sardelle) when they were posted on her site, and I was happy to see her package them for e-readers. NOT the place to START reading Dragon Blood, but irresistible for fans like me.
N.b, I shelved it both in "shortest" (which each individual scene would be) and "shorter" (novelette-length, which the full sequence is).
I really enjoyed reading these humorous "bonus" scenes (building toward a proposal of marriage between Ridge and Sardelle) when they were posted on her site, and I was happy to see her package them for e-readers. NOT the place to START reading Dragon Blood, but irresistible for fans like me.
N.b, I shelved it both in "shortest" (which each individual scene would be) and "shorter" (novelette-length, which the full sequence is).
March 18, 2022
Nice addition to the series
It was a wonderful short story explaining the thoughts and actions leading towards the proposal we've all waited for. Every bit as charming as the rest of the series, even if it was a calm period where they weren't being hindered by enemies for the time being. I'm glad it was added because it shows how much Ridge and Sardelle truly care for each other and I found it endearing to learn how much thought Ridge put into making a perfect moment for his plans even if his thoughts could be read.
It was a wonderful short story explaining the thoughts and actions leading towards the proposal we've all waited for. Every bit as charming as the rest of the series, even if it was a calm period where they weren't being hindered by enemies for the time being. I'm glad it was added because it shows how much Ridge and Sardelle truly care for each other and I found it endearing to learn how much thought Ridge put into making a perfect moment for his plans even if his thoughts could be read.
August 9, 2025
Too dang cute!!!
These three little short stories each expand on the characters upon whom they’re centered. We don’t learn anything new, per se, but we do get a bit more insight into their minds.
As the title implies they are also “whimsical,” to say the least, “tongue in cheek“ might probably be a better description.
However you slice it, though, the result are three sequential glimpses into their lives snd as I made plain I the headline to this review it’s just quite simply cute “as all get out.”
ENJOY!
These three little short stories each expand on the characters upon whom they’re centered. We don’t learn anything new, per se, but we do get a bit more insight into their minds.
As the title implies they are also “whimsical,” to say the least, “tongue in cheek“ might probably be a better description.
However you slice it, though, the result are three sequential glimpses into their lives snd as I made plain I the headline to this review it’s just quite simply cute “as all get out.”
ENJOY!
February 9, 2020
Lovely little stories
What a group of wonderful short stories! They all include the pond & the duck blind, hence the name, but so many of the characters are included in one way or another. You'll find out how Ridge got that hideous, bullet-hole riddled couch, more about the relationship between Ridge's parents and how Sardelle & Ridge got engaged.
Please,please take the time to read these! You're going to love them too!
What a group of wonderful short stories! They all include the pond & the duck blind, hence the name, but so many of the characters are included in one way or another. You'll find out how Ridge got that hideous, bullet-hole riddled couch, more about the relationship between Ridge's parents and how Sardelle & Ridge got engaged.
Please,please take the time to read these! You're going to love them too!
August 20, 2020
Another fine read but honestly, the flow was interrupted of it was interrupted by the Bonus Scene ## each chapter... it was off putting as the short novella was just 4 chapters so this is a bonus scene of ?? I read the novels and understand the context after stopping and figuring it out ergo the disruption. Outside of it been a tad short, it was tell written and highly engaging by chapter... worth a read especially if you are reading the main series of novels which are a 5 star treat!
September 5, 2019
Very nicely done Ms. Buroker.
I enjoyed the proposal, and the thoughts, feelings, you put into wrapping the package. I surely hope that there will be more stories in this series. Duck, Pimples, The King, Ahn, the dragons all deserve equal time for adventures, battles, love. Get cracking lady, lots of stories to tell. Your readers eagerly await your storytelling prowess!
I enjoyed the proposal, and the thoughts, feelings, you put into wrapping the package. I surely hope that there will be more stories in this series. Duck, Pimples, The King, Ahn, the dragons all deserve equal time for adventures, battles, love. Get cracking lady, lots of stories to tell. Your readers eagerly await your storytelling prowess!
March 2, 2021
Cute listening
Due to eye issues Alexa reads to me. Four fantasy Sci-Fi tales will written with interesting characters. Each tale is different very entertaining and fun listening. I would recommend this novella to Lindsay Buroker and fantasy fans. Enjoy reading or listening 2021 🗾😊
Due to eye issues Alexa reads to me. Four fantasy Sci-Fi tales will written with interesting characters. Each tale is different very entertaining and fun listening. I would recommend this novella to Lindsay Buroker and fantasy fans. Enjoy reading or listening 2021 🗾😊
March 2, 2022
Short & sweet!
I normally would not have read this novelette, but someone left a note in Shattered Past that said, " STOP!`Before you read this book, you NEED to read Fowl Proposal. It's FREE on Kindle (and only on Kindle). I skipped it and was sad when I went back. :( (It's short! Only 45 pages.)"
I normally would not have read this novelette, but someone left a note in Shattered Past that said, " STOP!`Before you read this book, you NEED to read Fowl Proposal. It's FREE on Kindle (and only on Kindle). I skipped it and was sad when I went back. :( (It's short! Only 45 pages.)"
April 30, 2022
excellent
I love Lindsay’s books. A true genius of a writer. I love that I was transported into the story with the characters who have become my friends. I feel every emotion with them. I eagerly await the next book to read. I am happy to find quite a few offshoots to the original series. I will miss them all and the antics of the wonderful dragons too.
I love Lindsay’s books. A true genius of a writer. I love that I was transported into the story with the characters who have become my friends. I feel every emotion with them. I eagerly await the next book to read. I am happy to find quite a few offshoots to the original series. I will miss them all and the antics of the wonderful dragons too.
January 7, 2019
Entertaining bonus scenes - Ridge is thinking about proposing to Sardelle and so asks various friends how and where he should pop the question. Of course, the proposal doesn't happen in the ways that they suggest. Nice characters, nice story.
May 20, 2019
Proposal
I choose this book because i wanted to read more about Ridge and Sardle. I'm very happy that the author choose to have them propose to each other. I would recommend this series to everyone.
I choose this book because i wanted to read more about Ridge and Sardle. I'm very happy that the author choose to have them propose to each other. I would recommend this series to everyone.
June 15, 2019
The Fowl Proposal Bonus Scenes
This is a wonderful addition to the series Dragon Blood. It is interesting to look into the minds of the various characters and watch as this carries the series onward.
This is a wonderful addition to the series Dragon Blood. It is interesting to look into the minds of the various characters and watch as this carries the series onward.
January 15, 2020
This was a fun view of Ridge getting advice and eventually the proposal that comes from said advice. All of the discussions happen at his duck blind, which instead of hunting ducks, everyone feeds them.
September 7, 2021
Thanks!!!
It was great to visit old friends, I admit that miss the characters of all your stories but Ridge and Sardelle were and always my favorites. That again for this little reunion.
It was great to visit old friends, I admit that miss the characters of all your stories but Ridge and Sardelle were and always my favorites. That again for this little reunion.
July 28, 2022
I always enjoy spending time with Ridge and his people and watching him agonize over how he's going to propose to Sardelle (with everyone's advice being a little different from what he envisions) hit the spot. *thumbs up*
May 21, 2017
Cute story
A fun aside about Ridge and Sardelle. Just a short story of the two of them. No action, just a
A fun aside about Ridge and Sardelle. Just a short story of the two of them. No action, just a
May 28, 2017
These bonus scenes were provided at the end of the audible edition of SOULBLADE. Cute snippets.
April 30, 2018
Nice
Thanks for this together on here for us ebook readers ,a nice funny interlude with some love charecters. If you like steampunk you should give this series a go.
Thanks for this together on here for us ebook readers ,a nice funny interlude with some love charecters. If you like steampunk you should give this series a go.
May 2, 2018
Very cute extra scenes. I love the little extras that really flesh this world out.
July 20, 2018
Don't duck this fine tail
It's very short but a fun interlude on what is mostly a high action series. Nobody dies not a single airship brought down.
It's very short but a fun interlude on what is mostly a high action series. Nobody dies not a single airship brought down.
August 23, 2018
Great read
Loved this little diversion, wow what a proposal. Glad they finally got round to it, now onto the next book, do not want this story to end.
Loved this little diversion, wow what a proposal. Glad they finally got round to it, now onto the next book, do not want this story to end.
October 3, 2018
Funny
Two of the scenes were more ideas, but the last of the three tales was wonderful.
I liked them, as usual, a lot.
Two of the scenes were more ideas, but the last of the three tales was wonderful.
I liked them, as usual, a lot.
February 6, 2019
Fun
I am di glad these were written up!! They made me giggle and sigh. Men can be silly. Just do it already!!! 😉😊😂
I am di glad these were written up!! They made me giggle and sigh. Men can be silly. Just do it already!!! 😉😊😂
February 6, 2019
Wonderful little stories
Quick fill in stories. Each took me a short time to read. Perfect right before bed. I recommend you read them before moving on to Book 8
Quick fill in stories. Each took me a short time to read. Perfect right before bed. I recommend you read them before moving on to Book 8
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