Yesterday I had an awesome Skype visit with St. Thomas Episcopal School in Texas. I spoke to 8th-12th grade Latin students about the ancient world and about writing Cleopatra's Moon.I LOVED the experience and hope to have more with other schools! The awesome Ginger Emshoff, Latin teacher and school JCL sponsor, sent me this photo of the event, which is pretty cool.However, … [Read more...] about Skype Attack!
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Today's Theme: CATS!(Source: LOLcats--which explains the spelling)Poseidon's Cat Protecting His Treasure.Archaeologists finally uncover the real reason for the pyramids.(Just because...) Happy Friday! … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Ancient Fact of the Day: Romans Partied Hard in December
The ancient Romans celebrated so many holidays it's a wonder the empire didn't fold in on itself from over-partying. December in particular was fairly bursting with celebrations:December 11--the holiday glut began with the Agonalia, a festival so old, even the Romans weren't exactly sure what it was about. Except for the sacrifice of a ram. Everyone agreed the ram must die. … [Read more...] about Ancient Fact of the Day: Romans Partied Hard in December
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Today's special--comicsSource: Robert Leighton/The New Yorker/Conde NasteSource: http://twistedcartoonist.blogspot.com/2010/10/weekend-in-ancient-rome.html … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
Bunce’s STARCROSSED Now $2.99 on e-book
Elizabeth's first book in the trilogy can be had for $2.99. Also, how cool is it that we both had the word "Moon" in our titles released in 2011?Even though I've never met Elizabeth Bunce, I love her work. Plus, we share an editor--the wonderful Cheryl Klein. And now Cheryl is hosting a giveaway of Bunce's book, Liar's Moon. Go here, to Cheryl's blog, to learn how you can … [Read more...] about Bunce’s STARCROSSED Now $2.99 on e-book
