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Begin Your
Family’s Journey to the Stars
Together!

Illustrated middle-grade novels and creative writing workbooks designed for families who want to read together—and build something together. 
Inspired by a family's visit to Morehead Planetarium where 62 Apollo astronauts trained.

 Enter the
Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles

Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles is where the journey begins—an adventure through a world of dragons, dinosaurs, and rising heroes.

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Star Life Keepers, Orion Fire Storm, and Young Dragonriders fantasy books of the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles

Read Our Stories

Kids dive into fast-paced, Stem flavored fantasy adventures filled with dragons, dinosaurs, astronomy magic, and heroes who who rise to their own challenge.

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Create Your Own

As kids explore the stories, they begin imagining and creating their own—building ideas, characters, and worlds inspired by what they read.

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Storymaking Dragons learning roadmap featuring Spark, Ember, Blaze, and Drayko

Guided By Our Storymaking Dragons

With simple tools and guided activities, they can take the next step through the Storymaking with Rick Williams: Creative Writing Lab.

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Read Our Stories & Create Your Own

Adventures begin here.

Featured Book 

“Orion Fire Storm featured fantasy adventure book

Jason, Amanda, and Elisa are star-traveling cousins thrown into a medieval world of dragons, hybrid dinosaurs, and dark magic. As Star Life Keepers, they must unite alliances, unlock their powers, and stop a threat that could destroy the Belacamber Universe.

The Adventure Continues 

with Orion Fire Storm

"An enchanting storyline. Striking characters and gorgeous art. A must-read for any avid fantasy reader."

-Morgan H. (Student Advisor)
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Our Books

What your child gets from reading—and creating with—Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles

Stories that spark imagination and help kids grow through reading, thinking, and creating.

Stronger creativity and critical thinking

Confidence to express their own ideas​

Meaningful family conversations

The skills to become a young creator, not just a consumer

Built Through Real Family Experience

Through this storymaking journey, my boys realized they could do things that mattered. They weren't just learning—they were creating something meaningful. And more than anything, it gave us real conversations where we talked with them, not at them.

- Megan Williams, mom of Caleb (10) and Brady (12)

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Megan Williams with Caleb (son)

Why I Created These Stories

Rick Williams: Biotech Entrepreneur, Grandfather, Author, and Storymaking Guide

What began as a simple idea, creating stories with my grandchildren, became something much bigger. As a biotech CEO, I spent years mentoring the next generation of leaders. Now I share those same life lessons with preteens and teens through adventure, imagination, and storymaking.

My grandchildren helped shape the journey from the beginning, and their ideas became part of the world behind the books, workbooks, and creative resources we create today. That’s why our novels, workbooks, Storymaking Dragons, and Creative Writing Lab are designed to help young readers move from enjoying stories to creating stories of their own.

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Loved the Books? 
Keep the Adventure Going

Storymaking With Rick Williams:
Creative Writing Lab

The Creative Writing Lab gives kids a simple way to take the next step from reading stories to creating their own.

Explore a few guided activities, storymaking dragons, and creative tools designed to spark imagination. This is a preview of our upcoming Storymaking Hub, where families will discover a full collection of storybuilding experiences.

Spark, Ember, Blaze, and Drayko Storymaking Dragons

free chapter + workbook

Free Star Life Keepers Chapter + Free Story Writing eBook

Start Your Child’s
Storymaking Adventure

Give your child more than just a story—give them the tools to imagine, create, and share their own.

A free downloadable PDF chapter from Star Life Keepers

A free Story Writing eBook—a companion workbook that guides kids from reading to creating

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