Animal mummification was big business in ancient Egypt. Often temples bred animals for the purposes of later killing and mummifying them. They sold these mummies as religious relics worshippers could purchase and offer to their patron god or goddess for protection. It turns out, however, that mummy sellers often cheated their customers. Out of 800 animal mummies scanned in … [Read more...] about Cheating Customers is an Ancient Tradition
A SONG OF WAR is Out Now!
I am so proud to announce that A SONG OF WAR: A NOVEL OF TROY is out today. This is the third collaborative novel I've participated in and I couldn't be more thrilled about it. What is a collaborative novel? I like to describe it as a creative exercise where professional authors join together to intertwine multiple stories around a single subject. Think of Penelope at her … [Read more...] about A SONG OF WAR is Out Now!
The Gorgeous Award from the Georgia Center for the Book…Plus Friday Funnies!
I missed the ceremony last month for the announcement of the 2016 "Books All Young Georgians Should Read," sponsored by the Georgia Center for the Book, but I finally picked up the award yesterday. Isn't it beautiful? THOR SPEAKS! made the list and I couldn't be prouder. The wonderful thing about this award (aside from the obvious), is that it brings attention to books that … [Read more...] about The Gorgeous Award from the Georgia Center for the Book…Plus Friday Funnies!
New Book Cover for A SONG OF WAR!
The story that initially captured our imaginations about the ancient world gets a reboot in this collaboration novel, releasing October 18th. Helen, Paris, Achilles, Cassandra, Odysseus, Agamemnon, Aeneas and other famous names spring to life in fresh new ways. As always, I am so excited and honored to be a part of this collaboration novel with authors I deeply respect. Get … [Read more...] about New Book Cover for A SONG OF WAR!
Friday Funnies–Olympics Style
The REAL reason Michael Phelps Always Wins Women's Volleyball--The Early Years Simone Biles in a Prior Life ("Seriously, after this, vaulting in a gym is a breeze...no bull.") … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Olympics Style
