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Friday Funnies–Ancient Style

January 20, 2012 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 4 Comments

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

January 17, 2012 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 13 Comments

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

January 13, 2012 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 5 Comments

Medea Mash-up … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style

In the “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Department…

January 10, 2012 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 4 Comments

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!

January 6, 2012 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 4 Comments

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!

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