Last week, the author of Forged by Fate shared how she came to the characterization of biblical Eve in the first novel of her historical fantasy. And I forgot to include that she is graciously offering a signed copy for a giveaway to those who leave a comment. So. Better late than never. Leave a comment here and you could win a signed copy of the paperback of FORGED BY FATE. … [Read more...] about Book Giveaway! Forged by Fate
Eve Re-imagined in a Mind-Blowing Way in FORGED BY FATE
Take biblical characters like Eve. And Adam. And Lilith. Throw in all of the gods of the ancient world. Mix well and what have you got? A fascinating re-imagining of biblical Eve in a world where ALL the ancient gods exist and where they are constantly negotiating ways of maintaining their territorial holds and, basically, not annihilating each … [Read more...] about Eve Re-imagined in a Mind-Blowing Way in FORGED BY FATE
Body Image and the Ancient World
My awesome brother, Michael Alvear, just released a book called Not Tonight Dear, I Feel Fat (Source Books). How he ended up writing a book like this is a story in itself--it all started with a sex advice column that led to a British TV Show, to HBO airplay of said show, to appearances on The Tyra Banks Show, and to a firm belief that anything that … [Read more...] about Body Image and the Ancient World
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style
On Passion and Librarians
Me, Laura and Heather at the Alabama Library Association. Last week, I had the honor of speaking on a young adult panel at the annual convention of the Alabama Library Association. Seriously, you guys--a whole room full of book-loving librarians? Died and went to heaven.Authors Heather Montgomery and Laura Golden joined me on the panel. It became evident pretty quickly that … [Read more...] about On Passion and Librarians
