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Dan O'Connor is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Dan O'Connor include Dragon Moon Rising (first book of the Derkesthai Trilogy).

A vital influence for Daniel in writing this series was his view that dragons were more than the vast majority of fiction made them out to be. In fact, he saw a greater picture, in which man and dragonkind lived together peacefully and in relative harmony, until a dagger of evil was thrust betwixt them.

His writing inspirations for fantasy fiction include Lloyd Alexander, J.R.R. Tolkien & Anne McCaffrey.

Dan’s goals and purposes in writing this book are to instill a sense of tolerance of others in spite of what their differences might be. There is a definite message in his book for children that differences should be accepted and thought of as good instead of bad and that one shouldn’t be persecuted for those differences. Dan presents it in a way that is not overbearing, or in a way that might make someone feel bad for having condemned another for their differences but rather does it in such a way as to communicate to the reader, simply that it is ok to be different and in fact one can be different and get along with others easily and see how those differences can improve their own lives by being able to see and experience others lives!

Dan is currently writing Book II of The Derkesthai Trilogy. He lives in Kansas with his wife, daughter and their dog.

Dan O'Connor is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Dan O'Connor include Dragon Moon Rising (first book of the Derkesthai Trilogy). A vital influence for Daniel in writing this series was his view that dragons were more than the vast majority of fiction made them out to be. In fact, he saw a greater picture, in which man and dragonkind lived together peacefully and in re... More