This Week's Theme: Ridiculous Adsusing Ancient References (Though it helps if you're an arrogant jerk!)(I've heard of white-washing history, but that's ridiculous!)("Will you be super-sizing that?")(Because pimple creams and ancient mysteries go so well together!) … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style
The German Cover and the Perils of Being Obsessive
Last week, I learned that the German publisher of Cleopatra's Moon released the cover of my novel with a new title, Moon Girl.First of all, can I just say, swoooon? I mean, I LOVE the U.S. cover and I wouldn't change a thing but it was still very exciting to see a different interpretation. I responded accordingly: 1. OMG, isn't it gorgeous?2. This is so beautiful I want … [Read more...] about The German Cover and the Perils of Being Obsessive
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style
Medea Mash-up … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style
In the “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Department…
In ancient Egypt, one of the tests for determining a woman's fertility was this:An onion or garlic was placed in her "lady parts."* If, the next day, her breath smelled of either the onion or garlic, she was good to go. And...let the jokes begin:"I've heard of garlic breath, but that's ridiculous!""Okay, I've got the onion rings--where's the beef?" "Wait, why are you … [Read more...] about In the “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Department…
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Today's Theme--American TV Jersey ShoreSo You Think You Can DanceToddlers and TiarasHappy First Friday in January! … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!