A while ago, I started blogging "Friday Funnies--Ancient Style" just because I love ancient history as much as I love to laugh and play with words. It also helped that my blog's emphasis on humor showcased the style of my mid-grade biography, Cleopatra Rules!, since the book featured a voice-with-an-attitude as well as lots of word play and funny references.But now, with the … [Read more...] about An Interesting Dilemma–Seeking Writerly Advice
Books
A Bloody Good Chance to Win an ARC of my Novel!
"The Ides of March? Yeah, not a good day for me."The Ides of March is all about murder, mayhem and misery--for Julius Caesar anyway. But today, the Ides could mean a bloody good deal for you. "Tweet me to win!" http://bit.ly/akmkg2 My publisher, Arthur A. Levine, is giving away three advanced reading copies (ARCs) of my novel, Cleopatra's Moon. Although you won't meet the great … [Read more...] about A Bloody Good Chance to Win an ARC of my Novel!
How I Fell In Love with Reading
My friend, author/illustrator Elizabeth Dulemba, recently asked me if I could remember the book or story that made me fall in love with reading. A book on ancient sculpture started it all for me. I had to tell her the truth. No, I did not. I do remember, however, the moment I fell in love with the subject that would fascinate me for most of my life—the ancient … [Read more...] about How I Fell In Love with Reading
Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Presenting at JCL Events
A student in a lovely blue tunica.Recently, I gave the keynote presentation at the West Virginia Junior Classical League (JCL) conference. It was an awesome experience for many reasons, including these:1. The high school students dressed up. Seriously, they had a toga fashion show.2. They didn't take themselves too seriously. The kid who dressed as Neptune drapped … [Read more...] about Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Presenting at JCL Events
Gladiators: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
The sweat soaked gladiator looks up to the editor who will make the call--cut the throat of his downed opponent or let him live. The crowd yells and makes dramatic hand gestures, trying to sway the stony-faced editor."Mitte!" (Let him go!) scream some."Iugula" (Kill him!) roar others.The editor extends his hand and dramatically lifts his thumb. Will the downed … [Read more...] about Gladiators: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
