Take biblical characters like Eve. And Adam. And Lilith. Throw in all of the gods of the ancient world. Mix well and what have you got? A fascinating re-imagining of biblical Eve in a world where ALL the ancient gods exist and where they are constantly negotiating ways of maintaining their territorial holds and, basically, not annihilating each … [Read more...] about Eve Re-imagined in a Mind-Blowing Way in FORGED BY FATE
Reviews & Press
Paperback, Magazines and Bylines…Oh My!
My mid-grade nonfiction book, Cleopatra Rules! has come out in paperback!Check out the bold new look. The publisher wanted it to be more kid-friendly and I think they've accomplished that. This nonfiction, by the way, is the biography that inspired me to write the novel based on Cleopatra's daughter. This must be the month for Cleopatra because my article about the last … [Read more...] about Paperback, Magazines and Bylines…Oh My!
The Zany Genius of Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes
Available now. Go. Read it!My teenage daughter happened to walk by as I opened the package containing this book. One look and she ripped it out of my hands, exclaiming, "OMG, this is awesome!""I know," I said. "The publisher sent it to me so that I can review it." But she wasn't paying any attention to me. She had whipped out her phone and was sending the image of the … [Read more...] about The Zany Genius of Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes
Book Review: The Fun of The Joy of Sexus
The Joy of Sexus—Lust, Love and Longing in the Ancient World delivers delicious morsels of ancient history with humor, intelligence, and a “wow, get a load of this” attitude (pun not intended. No seriously.). Author Vicki León packs a whole lot of information into this little book and she does it in a breezy, conversational way. Reading it felt akin … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Fun of The Joy of Sexus
Free Skype Chats
This afternoon, I spoke to Mr. Wucker's Latin III and Latin IV students via Skype about Cleopatra's Moon.I thought it was so cool, I had to take a picture. The students attend the University School and saw the Cleopatra exhibit when it was in Milwaukee last spring. Mr. Wuckler assigned Cleopatra's Moon for summer reading.Sadly, we didn't have a lot of time for the Skype chat, … [Read more...] about Free Skype Chats
