Asher
Another inspiration for me is my 7-year old dog Asher. One of my favorite pastimes, when not teaching, writing, or making films, is to go on long walks in the woods. To think about my writing, play disc golf, and just explore the world around us.
Henry & Rollo
Like me, Henry Mercer, a historical figure on whom Henry Merriweather is based, often had his pup Rollo by his side.
In fact, if you visit the Mercer Museum, you can even find his Rollo's prints forever imprinted in the cement floor!
These petrified prints took on whole new meaning for our Pathfinders
If you're going to be heading out on adventures, there is no greater joy or security than doing it with a dog by your side. Not only do they offer excellent skills that help pathfinders--like a keen sense of smell & hearing--they often also love having fun and finding new paths.
I feel like I've been on many adventures with Asher in real life so it was a thrill to feature him in the graphics novels.