Illustrator J.E. Larson has outdone himself, for real! I wish you could see the "foil" effect on the eyes. So. Delightfully. Creepy. This book, I think, really hits the sweet spot for kids ages 9-12 interested in mythology. Hades Speaks! A Guide to the Underworld by the Greek God of the Dead (Boyds Mills Press) releases this October--just in time for Halloween! Many of you … [Read more...] about A Cover for Hades Speaks!
Hades Speaks
Oh, Hello Again…
Blogger tells me I haven't posted here since late June. Ooops. In my defense, I've been very busy, which will soon be explained. Meanwhile, I'm back to blogging because my friend, Tracy Barrett--author of the wonderful Dark of the Moon and King of Ithaka, among many other great reads--invited me to participate in a "Blog … [Read more...] about Oh, Hello Again…
On Dionysian Rites, Ancient Hebrew Rules and Creative Procrastination
From the "Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii.In researching ancient Greek death practices for my next middle-grade book (Hades Speaks!), I came across a fascinating inscription. It adorned the body of what is believed to be an initiate of the Cult of Dionysus:You have become a god instead of a mortal. A kid, you fell into milk.Rejoice, rejoice. Journey on the right-hand roadto … [Read more...] about On Dionysian Rites, Ancient Hebrew Rules and Creative Procrastination
