The official release date for THOR SPEAKS! is September 8th, though I will be signing it this weekend at the Decatur Book Festival! Come on out and see me on the Children's Stage this Sunday, September 6, at 3:00. Meanwhile, did you know that Thor rides a chariot pulled by goats? Here's his take on it: "Sorry about the smell. Riding behind them after they've gorged on … [Read more...] about Countdown to Thor’s Day: Goat Chariot!
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Friday Funnies Returns–In Honor of THOR!
It kind of snuck up on me but Thor Speaks! comes out in a week! It's gotten a thumbs up from PW and Kirkus and I'll be introducing it at the Decatur Book Festival on Sunday, September 6th, on the children's stage. In the meantime, I thought I might revive Friday Funnies in honor of the big lug. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Friday Funnies Returns–In Honor of THOR!
Look at this Cover! LOOK AT IT!
Isn't it amazing?! I'm proud to be part of the cover reveal for Stephanie Dray's new novel, America's First Daughter, the story of Jefferson's eldest daughter, Patsy. It releases in March. I can't wait to read this one! Also, get this. Just as the two authors--Stephanie and Laura Kamoie (aka Laura Kay)--were about to release the galleys for printing, the Robert H. Smith … [Read more...] about Look at this Cover! LOOK AT IT!
Announcing A New Collaborative Novel!
After the success of A Day of Fire, a number of us ancient-history-lovers--Ruth Downie, Stephanie Dray, E. Knight, Kate Quinn, SJA Turney, Russell Whitfield and I--decided to work together on a new collaborative novel. We are proud to bring you: A Year of Ravens: A Novel of Boudicca Britannia: land of mist and magic clinging to the western edge of the Roman Empire. A … [Read more...] about Announcing A New Collaborative Novel!
A Day at the Museum
I love being a docent at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. Introducing kids to the world of ancient history is a great joy. Sometimes, being at the museum combines more than one awesome thing. Today was that kind of day. First I gave a tour to a bunch of wonderful sixth-grade boys. They and their schoolmates from two different schools had climbed onto a bus … [Read more...] about A Day at the Museum
