Celebrating Keith Scheid: A Posthumous Journey with a Dragon Mobile

Honoring a Legacy: Keith Scheid's Adventure through Loretta

In a heartfelt testament to love and creativity, Loretta Richardson-Scheid is embarking on a unique journey across the United States in a customized dragon mobile. This initiative, set to commence in early November 2025, aims to promote the posthumously published work of her late husband, Keith Scheid. Keith, a passionate writer, succumbed to complications from a double-lung transplant in late 2023, but his adventurous spirit and literary legacy continue to thrive through Loretta’s efforts.

The centerpiece of this journey is Keith's middle-reader novel, “East with the Dragon.” Designed to captivate young and adult readers alike, this story introduces Chris, a boy who relocates from Kansas to Washington State. Facing the challenges of new surroundings and bullying, Chris finds solace in a mystical forest where he meets Deidre, a fierce girl with a passion for adventure. Together with a vibrant mix of characters plucked from another realm, they unite to confront an ominous foe threatening both worlds.

In her travels, Loretta plans to distribute free copies of “East with the Dragon,” ensuring that the tale reaches eager readers in various communities. Her first leg of the journey will cover several western states, with a special emphasis on donating books to Little Free Libraries along her route. By doing so, she hopes to inspire new fans of Keith's storytelling.

As she prepares for this expedition, Loretta emphasizes the joy of discovery and connection that her late husband’s book can inspire. “To boost Keith's legacy and help new readers discover his work, I am ready to hit the road and spread his adventures far and wide. The dragon mobile will showcase his enthusiasm for storytelling, while also bringing communities together through literature,” she shares passionately.

In “East with the Dragon,” readers follow Chris's exhilarating journey filled with magic and peril. Struggling to find his place, Chris is soon swept into an ancient conflict against an evil entity hell-bent on acquiring a legendary magical artifact. This chase for power threatens to obliterate the delicate balance between their worlds.

Keith Scheid’s devotion to his craft shined through his stories, blending his life experiences, love of nature, and his extensive reading background into fictional realms filled with depth and excitement. His writing, though challenged by health issues, reflects a fierce spirit of perseverance and creativity, inspired by his adventures, travels, and familial bonds.

Moreover, throughout the narrative, readers are treated to a vivid map detailing the fantastical locations and the characters’ journeys, enhancing the experience of navigating through the enchanting landscapes that Keith created.

In anticipation of the book’s wider release, Loretta hopes that Keith’s creative voice will resonate with readers globally, possibly even leading to a film adaptation in the future. The heartwarming reviews so far have already praised the book for its thrilling magic and memorable characters. One reader proclaimed that the novel provides an escape into a world of adventure, perfect for readers of all ages.

As the couple’s story shows, love can endure beyond life, continuing to inspire and uplift. Loretta's heartfelt tribute through this dragon-themed road trip not only honors Keith's memory but also fosters connections through the joy of reading and adventure, ensuring his legacy will soar even after his departure from this world.

For further details on Loretta’s journey or to acquire a copy of “East with the Dragon,” visit the official website keithscheid.com. Join Loretta on this magical journey as she brings Keith's enchanting world to readers everywhere.