My mid-grade nonfiction book, Cleopatra Rules! has come out in paperback!Check out the bold new look. The publisher wanted it to be more kid-friendly and I think they've accomplished that. This nonfiction, by the way, is the biography that inspired me to write the novel based on Cleopatra's daughter. This must be the month for Cleopatra because my article about the last … [Read more...] about Paperback, Magazines and Bylines…Oh My!
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Today's Theme: Totally Looks Like … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Ew…As if we Need Another Reason to Be Grateful for Modern Medicine
Came across this gem today: in ancient Rome, they treated inflammation of the tonsils with a tonsillectomy. So far so good, right? Until you read how this was managed:'....removal should be attempted by scratching round with afinger and drawing them out...."Did ya catch that? The medicus removed the offending tissue by scraping it out with his fingernail!!!!Oh, ack. … [Read more...] about Ew…As if we Need Another Reason to Be Grateful for Modern Medicine
The Zany Genius of Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes
Available now. Go. Read it!My teenage daughter happened to walk by as I opened the package containing this book. One look and she ripped it out of my hands, exclaiming, "OMG, this is awesome!""I know," I said. "The publisher sent it to me so that I can review it." But she wasn't paying any attention to me. She had whipped out her phone and was sending the image of the … [Read more...] about The Zany Genius of Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes
