Flights of Treason, Historical Novels Review
The August 2024 Historical Novels Review is out, and I am delighted with the review of my latest, Flights of Treason. Take a peek.
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Judith Starkston
Judith Starkston has spent too much time exploring the remains of the ancient worlds of the Greeks and Hittites. Their myths and clashes inspire her fiction and open gates to magical realms. She has degrees in Classics from the University of California, Santa Cruz and Cornell. She loves myths and telling stories, and her novels imbue fantasy with the richness of ancient worlds. The first book in her Trojan Threads Series, Hand of Fire was a semi-finalist for the M.M. Bennett’s Award for Historical Fiction. Priestess of Ishana, the first in her historical fantasy Tesha series, won the San Diego State University Conference Choice Award. Judith is represented by Richard Curtis.
The Wolf’s Eye by Luanne G. Smith, Book Review
Here’s my review of Luanne Smith’s latest offering, The Wolf’s Eye, in her historical fantasy series set in WWI with witches turning soldiers into various kinds of monstrous weapons. It’s an engaging series that softens its horror with themes of friendship and found family. I hope you enjoy my review.
A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland, Book Review
My review of a masterful retelling of the Selkie Wife folktale, set in nineteenth century Nova Scotia. This novel earned an Editors’ Choice award in HNR. Find out why in my review.
Deep Sea Bronze Age Shipwreck Found
While surveying for natural gas extraction, an energy company discovered a Bronze Age shipwreck where no one expected it to be. It’s a fascinating, revelatory tale!
Ancient Women at the Fore & Finding My Series Arc
I’m sharing today, a post & a podcast. You might not realize, but I first intended to write historical mysteries with the ancient woman who is my series’ main character as a sleuth, and then something unexpected happened. That ancient woman is still at the center of my fiction and she takes on murderers, but not quite as I had envisioned it. If you’re intrigued, come on by for my guest post on MK Tod’s blog. Or if you’re in the listening or watching mood, catch my interview with Ray Evans about bringing ancient women to the fore in fiction. He even made 1 minute video clips to entice you.
When Thrones and Kingdoms are in Play: Writing an Epic Battle
This week I’m sharing a post I wrote for writer Elisabeth Storr’s blog about my writing process for Flights of Treason and how I wrangled a challenging battle scene based on archaeology laced with magic.
The Jan Christopher Mysteries by Helen Hollick
One of my longtime friends in the historical fiction world, Helen Hollick, has turned her hand to cozy mysteries set in 1970’s London. She’s sharing a spotlight about the latest release in this fun series, A Memory of Murder.
Mycenaean Armor & Experimental Archaeology
Experimental archaeology is so cool. Researchers put Mycenaean armor on volunteers from the Hellenic Forces to test its battle worthiness. And they even answered my warrior food question. Read on.
The Mallory Saga, Colonial & Revolutionary America
I’m welcoming historical fiction author Paul Bennett to my blog this week. His 7 book series opens in the French and Indian War and continues into the American Revolution. Enjoy his guest post.
Story Time, Flights of Treason
Today, I’m reading aloud from my latest release, Flights of Treason. Come on through for a brief story time. So many of my friends couldn’t join me at the Avid Reader for the book launch, so here’s a little taste.