My fantastic editor, Cheryl Klein at Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic sent me a little present last week. (Let me just say that never in my life did I ever picture the words “my editor” and “Cheryl Klein” in the same sentence. STILL boggles…) Cheryl, The Goddess of Editing, is helping shape up my young adult novel set in ancient Egypt slated for release next summer. She … [Read more...] about Cleopatra’s Jewelry—Why so Snake-y?
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Win a Signed Copy of Rick Riordan’s latest!
THE RED PYRAMID is filled with action, adventure and mythology, only this time, Riordan’s characters take on Egyptian gods and monsters. Like King Midas, Riordan has the magic touch. Kids have simply gone cuckoo for his Greek myth-based LIGHTNING THIEF series and everybody is expecting this book and series to do the same. Leave a comment letting me know what Greek or Egyptian … [Read more...] about Win a Signed Copy of Rick Riordan’s latest!
“Thanks for Fighting! Here’s your…Fly?”
Imagine you are an ancient Egyptian or Nubian warrior, returning victorious from battle. People line the streets screaming with joy upon your return.You take a knee in front of your Pharaoh. You are choked up because finally—finally—you will receive the golden Amulet of Honor you have been dreaming about since you were a boy.Only the best warriors earn this amulet. Is it a … [Read more...] about “Thanks for Fighting! Here’s your…Fly?”
Rick Riordan’s Magic
Riordan’s latest book had an initial press run of 1 million copies. Can you even imagine? One million in the first printing.The man who single-handedly inspired countless kids to discover the magic of Greek mythology with his Percy Jackson series is about to do it again with his new series on Egyptian gods and monsters.Riordan was in Atlanta recently promoting THE RED PYRAMID. … [Read more...] about Rick Riordan’s Magic
