My friend and fellow docent Conway Bracket teaches Latin and ancient Greek in Atlanta. This pastsummer, she joined us at Little Shop of Stories in Decatur for our week-long Camp Half-Blood, based on the best-selling Percy Jackson series. She taught the kids ancient Greek because that's what they do at Camp Half-Blood. For the first time, she also taught Latin because Rick … [Read more...] about Getting Kids Excited About Ancient History
Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
What we think they're saying: "O brother, together we speak forth the words of Ra."What they're really saying:"Dude, l swear. I can recite the prayers in armpit farts!"(One of many.)What Caesar's murder would've been life if youtube existed. "Brutus, stop blocking my shot. Oh man, that'llbe awesome in slow-mo!" … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!
To Err is Human….
A trusted colleague pointed out a small error in the author’s note section of my novel Cleopatra’s Moon.Fortunately, the error didn’t affect the novel itself (the error was in a factoid about something that happened nearly 15 years after my story ended). But still. Ack.Here’s the error: on the last page of bullets, I wrote that Julia divorced Agrippa in order to marry … [Read more...] about To Err is Human….
Launch Party: A Happy Hangover
The Goddesses: Janie Hardy, Robyn Hood Black and Donna Bowman. I'm still recovering from the launch party for Cleopatra's Moon this past Friday. And no, not because I partied too hard, but because it was so wonderful.Apparently, you can have a happy hangover. Who knew?The excitement came from seeing so many friends--many of whom drove a long way to celebrate with me … [Read more...] about Launch Party: A Happy Hangover
Roundup and Funny Friday
What an incredible week this has been! Cleopatra's Moon was officially released. The LA Times and The Wall Street Journal gave it excellent reviews. I returned from the national convention of the Junior Classical League where my book sold out. And I've been featured in a number of wonderful blogs. My cup runneth over! (Granted, not that hard to do, but still.)Amidst all the … [Read more...] about Roundup and Funny Friday