Y'all, this was announced more than a month ago, but did I share this news? No, I did not. Why? Because I get attacks of shyness where it seems like drawing attention to myself or my work just feels, icky, ya know? Like bragging? But, I realized after a while, that not sharing this news was a disservice to the great people at World History Encyclopedia (a tremendous resource, … [Read more...] about I’m Late As Usual, But My Story Won A Prize!
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Shortlisted for the Ink of Ages Fiction Prize!
I rarely write short fiction, but I felt compelled to write a short story based on a book idea I've been considering. So I wrote the story--"The Untold Story of the Murder of Isis"--and submitted it to the Ink of Ages Fiction Contest, hosted by World History Encyclopedia and sponsored by the Oxford University Press. To my delight, the story made the shortlist! Final winners … [Read more...] about Shortlisted for the Ink of Ages Fiction Prize!
The Re-Release of Our Award-Winning Pompeii Novel
Happy Book Birthday, Queens!
Today is the official release day for Warrior Queens: True Stories of Six Ancient Rebels Who Slayed History. I am still amazed by the beautiful cover and illustrations by outstanding artist, Bill Mayer. Seriously, check out his site because his work is consistently stunning. The joy of working on a book like Warrior Queens was not just diving deep into the stories of … [Read more...] about Happy Book Birthday, Queens!
A SEA OF SORROW is Out Today!
The H-Team announces a new collaborative release--the story of the Odyssey told from the point of view of the witches, monsters, lovers, and enemies Odysseus left behind during his ten year journey back to Ithaca from the battlefields of Troy. I am so proud to have been a member of this team--A Sea of Sorrow: A Novel of Odysseus is an amazing book. With collaborative … [Read more...] about A SEA OF SORROW is Out Today!