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Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!

June 1, 2012 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 6 Comments

Little Known AncientEgyptian InventionsThe Porn 'StacheThe Beer BongSuper Mario Bros … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!

The First Egyptian God of Writing was a Goddess

May 29, 2012 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 3 Comments

I'm fascinated by the fact so many Egyptian male gods have female counterparts--all except Ra (or Re). Ra, supposedly, created the world by, um....making himself happy. No woman involved.Still, many of the other lesser gods have both male and female representatives (Osiris, Isis; Set, Nepthys; Geb, Nut; etc.).I'm always delighted to discover less well-known goddesses in the … [Read more...] about The First Egyptian God of Writing was a Goddess

Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!

May 25, 2012 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 4 Comments

Today's Theme--Comicshttp://www.rubescartoons.com/  Rube's; registered trademark/copyright Leigh RubinAlternate caption: "Seriously, I'm going to need more superglue..." … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style!

Strong Girls and Reading

May 22, 2012 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 4 Comments

Getting fan mail is a writer's dream. Getting fan mail where young readers question your choices are even better. Why? Because it shows how engaged they were in the story.Strong girls: not intimidated. One thirteen-year-old reader contacted me through Facebook to tell me that although she loved my book, one thing bugged her and she wanted an explanation.In the scene where … [Read more...] about Strong Girls and Reading

Friday Funnies–Ancient Style

May 18, 2012 by Vicky Alvear Shecter 6 Comments

Today's Theme: Ancient Blunders"No, no!" said the patron to the sculptor. "I said I wanted to see lots of leg, not EGGS!"Achilles: "Dude, the target is over here."Paris: "I'm much better with my own arrow. Just ask Helen." http://www.threadless.com/submission/268007/Blunders_of_the_Ancient_World/showmore,designs … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies–Ancient Style

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