ˌanTHrəpəˈmôrfizəm/
noun
the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a
god, animal, or object.
Those of you who follow me on Twitter will know the meaning
of this word even though you may not have known it, because you have chatted with
my dragon, Farloft.
Throughout the world of marketing you will find talking
animals or objects promoting products and causes. Smokey the Bear informs you,
"Only you can prevent forest fires." Toucan Sam tells you
"Follow your nose! It always knows," to the closest box of Fruit
Loops. Charlie the Tuna, Tony the Tiger, Trix Rabbit, The M&Ms team,
Chester Cheetah, Morris the cat, the list goes on and on, but you get the
picture.
I didn't mean to create Farloft as the 'spokes dragon' for my
series and yet he happened and he has become so much more. I have been wanting
to tell this story for about two years now. So grab your cup of coffee or tea
and sit back in your comfortable chair, and I will tell you how a Star was
Born!
I published my first book in June 2013. It was James
& the Dragon. Farloft is the main character in the book.
