Cosmic Sculpture

"COSMIC SCULPTURE is an anthology of futuristic fantasy stories. Dragons are a recurring theme, although not necessarily in the flesh. The stories range from a few pages in length to a novella involving intrigue, passion, and the dragon spirits' power struggle. Ms. Branson gives a wry twist to her tales, as if she's nudging us in the ribs. I chuckled over incidents involving woodpeckers, a butler, and a few bottles of emerald green wine, to name a few. This book is particularly well suited to readers on the run, whose entertainment must be snatched at odd minutes. Dip into the life of a lonely vampire, crawl through a crystalline mine, or mull over our sun's 'missing planet,' all leavened with humor and the whisper of dragons' wings." ~ Jeanette Cottrell for eBook Reviews Weekly (2003)

"This book is a compilation of short stories. Ms. Branson throws in a dragon periodically, but ends with a story introducing us to their den. || DRAGON'S DEN: Karazamon 'Raza' Toa Kalandyn was a 153 year old dragon. He was 6'6" tall with black hair, gray eyes and half-inch long very prominent fangs. Raza was the Master of Martial Arts at the Talakara Temple. He was also a member of the Sooran Guard, the elite warrior class of the temples. As such, he prepared to help his father's investigation into unauthorized shipments of the mineral with a secret formula, M-3. Mistress Tirakareez Toa Lodicann, Kareez, was a 24-year-old dragon with light brown hair, sapphire eyes, and delicate white fangs. Her name means Little Fire Dragon and her training in martial arts has resulted in a lethal telepath that is true to her name. Kareez also traveled with Raza's father to the temple to quietly assist with the investigation. Raza does not know his own talents. With his crystal knife, he is the solution to the source of the shipments. Kareez has detected the sorcery and between them, they are a formidable force, that is, if pheromones can stay out of the way. || Terri Branson has brought us a dragon world for the science fiction aficionado. Her characters are in bright colors right before your eyes and her world is so real you need a coat to cut the snowy cold. I am excited to see that more dragons are in the publishing future because this story is out-of-this-world wonderful. It is hard to wait on pins and needles for the next exciting adventure. These dragons are truly a keeper. This collection of short stories is refreshingly original. Ms. Branson has everything from little boys to vampires. She keeps you on your toes with her variety of subjects, and you just never can guess what her next tale will tell. I thoroughly enjoyed every unique one. They were a very fast read. You can keep this book in your purse or briefcase and enjoy a story while you wait. I'm sure there is a waiting line somewhere in your day. The story of her dragon, on the other hand, lets you get your teeth into the book. I know you will enjoy them all. My suggestion is that everyone put Ms. Branson's books on their bookshelves or include them on their current order-waiting list. You will not be sorry." ~ Brenda McCoy for Coffee Time Romance (2004) FOUR STARS

"An eclectic mixture showcasing the author's creativity, imagination, and truly twisted sense of humor." ~ Pantherhawk Reviews (2003) FIVE STARS

"A clever and oftimes humorous blend of science fiction and fantasy." ~ Chaos Arts Reviews (2003) FIVE STARS