https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMmvvARV5i0&feature=youtu.be As part of a Scholastic Book Fair event, the media specialist of Deer Creek Middle School in Oklahoma invited students to make videos of their favorite books. A group of three eighth graders made this fun video of Curses and Smoke: A Novel of Pompeii. The whole school voted on the videos made for the event and … [Read more...] about Student Video of C&S And Skype Visit
Ancient World
Fiction Set in Ancient Rome
Many of us came to a love of the classics after reading historical fiction set in the ancient world. Unfortunately, most modern publishers are seeking the next big dystopia like Hunger Games or fantasy like Harry Potter. That why I'm asking those who have read my book--Curses and Smoke: A Novel of Pompeii--and enjoyed it, to consider voting for it via this survey for the Teen … [Read more...] about Fiction Set in Ancient Rome
A Day of Fire–Now Out!
At long last, this riveting story about the final days of Pompeii is available in e-book and print! “This truly is the finest book I have read this year, an emotional roller-coaster that educates while it entertains. Its impact will stay with me for quite some time.” ~Parmenion Books “Despite knowing what happens in Pompeii and to the majority of its citizens, A Day of … [Read more...] about A Day of Fire–Now Out!
The Inspiration Behind the Pompeii Necklace
In celebration of the upcoming release of a novel in six parts--A Day of Fire: A Novel of Pompeii--we are giving away a necklace and earring set inspired by ancient Roman jewelry (enter the giveaway here). The novel was the brainchild of Stephanie Dray and Kate Quinn ad I feel very fortunate to be among such stellar historical fiction writers, including Ben Kane, Sophie … [Read more...] about The Inspiration Behind the Pompeii Necklace
TV Land, Hades and More
Last week was pretty exciting--I was on a local TV show to talk about my latest book, held a storytelling event in honor of Hades, and started editing the next in the series, Thor Speaks! Here's the link to the interview: http://archive.11alive.com/atlanta_and_company_story.aspx?storyid=325308 I didn't tell anyone about my appearance because I didn't want to be nervous. … [Read more...] about TV Land, Hades and More
