Last month, I attended the Historical Novel Society (HNS) conference in Las Vegas. The conference itself was terrific, and I loved meeting and seeing other writers, including my Day of Fire co-writers, Kate Quinn, Eliza Knight, and Sophie Perinot. I also served on a panel, thanks to the amazing Donna Russo, and presented alongside Donna, Zenobia Neil, and the incomparable … [Read more...] about Point of View Pointers, Vegas, and Wretched Excess
Redefining Classics’ Virtual Gathering–What A Mind Opening Day!
I participated in the Redefining Classics Virtual Gathering this past Saturday, held in anticipation of the upcoming in-person conference at the end of May at Catholic University. Unfortunately, I cannot attend the conference but I got a great taste of it. What an extraordinary day! And as a confirmed book addict, it's no surprise that by the end of the day, I'd already ordered … [Read more...] about Redefining Classics’ Virtual Gathering–What A Mind Opening Day!
Seriously? You Barely Mentioned the Most Important Person in this Story?
I love Nile Magazine. It's gorgeous and informative. But when I saw the current issue's article about the discovery of Thutmose II's tomb, I did a double take. While it's certainly interesting (the discovery was of an abandoned tomb; they believe his real tomb--with his mummy--is nearby), it took me a moment to remember who Thutmose II was. And when I remembered, I couldn't … [Read more...] about Seriously? You Barely Mentioned the Most Important Person in this Story?
Amazon/UK Optioned our Book for a TV Series!
More than ten years ago, I joined Stephanie Dray, Kate Quinn, Sophie Perinot, and Eliza Knight for drinks at the Historical Novel Society conference when someone brought up and interesting idea: What if we collaborated on a novel? What if we each picked a character and then everyone's else's characters would weave in and out of our individual stories while still maintaining the … [Read more...] about Amazon/UK Optioned our Book for a TV Series!
Unexpected POV Wins Short Story Contest!
Rob Cain of Ancient Rome Refocused challenged those of who love ancient Rome to write a short story about the arguably emotional pre-Raphaelite painting, "The Romans Leaving Britain," by Sir John Everett Millais (mid19th-century). And what a scene it is! The Roman soldier's body-language is one of despair and pain, and the woman's appears shocked but stoic. What was the … [Read more...] about Unexpected POV Wins Short Story Contest!
