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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!

A SONG OF WAR is Out Now!

October 18, 2016 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 2 Comments

I am so proud to announce that A SONG OF WAR: A NOVEL OF TROY is out today. This is the third collaborative novel I've participated in and I couldn't be more thrilled about it. What is a collaborative novel? I like to describe it as a creative exercise where professional authors join together to intertwine multiple stories around a single subject. Think of Penelope at her … [Read more...] about A SONG OF WAR is Out Now!

New Book Cover for A SONG OF WAR!

August 16, 2016 by Vicky Alvear Shecter Leave a Comment

The story that initially captured our imaginations about the ancient world gets a reboot in this collaboration novel, releasing October 18th. Helen, Paris, Achilles, Cassandra, Odysseus, Agamemnon, Aeneas and other famous names spring to life in fresh new ways. As always, I am so excited and honored to be a part of this collaboration novel with authors I deeply respect. Get … [Read more...] about New Book Cover for A SONG OF WAR!

HADES a YALSA Quick Pick!

January 12, 2016 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 4 Comments

So thrilled and excited to learn that Hades Speaks: A Guide to the Underworld by the Greek God of the Dead made the the Young Adult Library Association's (YALSA) 2016 Quick Pick List for Reluctant Young Adult Readers in the nonfiction category. The list honors books the committee thinks teens "will pick up on their own and read for pleasure; it is geared to the teenager who, … [Read more...] about HADES a YALSA Quick Pick!

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