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I’m Late As Usual, But My Story Won A Prize!

February 29, 2024 by Vicky Alvear Shecter Leave a Comment

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!

Shortlisted for the Ink of Ages Fiction Prize!

January 10, 2024 by Vicky Alvear Shecter Leave a Comment

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

August 23, 2023 by Vicky Alvear Shecter Leave a Comment

A Day of Fire - Historical Fiction for Adults by author Victoria Alvear

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Happy Book Birthday, Queens!

September 10, 2019 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 2 Comments

Warrior Queens: True Stories of Six Ancient Rebels Who Slayed History - by Vicky Alvear Shecter

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!

October 17, 2017 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 1 Comment

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!

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