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
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Today's Theme: Puns … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
