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An Epic Deal on Our Retelling of Fantastic Epics

February 21, 2017 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 2 Comments

If you've ever wondered what accomplished authors could create when they allowed themselves to PLAY without limits with the stories that always fascinated them, here's your chance. It's been such an honor to be a part of this team and I'm really proud of these collaborative novels. And now they are available together for an epically low price for a short time. Get the bundle … [Read more...] about An Epic Deal on Our Retelling of Fantastic Epics

Friday Funnies–Olympics Style

August 12, 2016 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 2 Comments

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

I Want to Do This! You In?

March 3, 2016 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 2 Comments

Ever notice how wanting something very badly turns you into a child? No? Just me? Well, after watching this video of Ben Kane, Russell Whitfield, and Anthony Riches walk from Capua to Rome, kitted out as Roman soldiers, I find myself obsessed with trying to figure out how I could join them in future marches. My pinging thoughts: I could do it! I wouldn't have to wear the … [Read more...] about I Want to Do This! You In?

HADES a YALSA Quick Pick!

January 12, 2016 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 4 Comments

So thrilled and excited to learn that Hades Speaks: A Guide to the Underworld by the Greek God of the Dead made the the Young Adult Library Association's (YALSA) 2016 Quick Pick List for Reluctant Young Adult Readers in the nonfiction category. The list honors books the committee thinks teens "will pick up on their own and read for pleasure; it is geared to the teenager who, … [Read more...] about HADES a YALSA Quick Pick!

What to Do When A Reader Catches an Error

December 21, 2015 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 2 Comments

Quick answer: Own up to it. Here's an email conversation I had with a reader who wanted an explanation for something she noticed: Hi Vicky, I started reading this novel and I am really starting to enjoy it.   I noticed that since this is a piece during the Roman period all the references to the gods are Roman, however on page 13 chapter three Lucia mentions Poseidon the earth … [Read more...] about What to Do When A Reader Catches an Error

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