Madrid Memoir, Original Conflict, Mirrors to Self
My review of Without a Second Thought by Diane Benitez. In archaeology news, the role of shellfish in human settlement and ancient mirrors.
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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.
Book Showtime & Melting Archaeology
Watch “A conversation with Judith Starkston” on Second Sunday Books. In archaeology news, the shrinking alpine glaciers reveal fragile archaeology.
Book Birthday & Ancient Clothing
In celebration of my book launch, a favorite review, Of Kings and Griffins. In archaeology, ancient clothing, fabrics and “bling.”
Of Kings and Griffins Ready for Launch; Copper & Mummies
The latest release in the Tesha series, Of Kings and Griffins is ready for publication on Oct 15. In archaeology, ancient trade secrets in copper production and the excavation of more painted sarcophagi in Egypt.
Fantasy Reads and #MeToo in Mesopotamia
On my blog: Choose bargain and free fantasy books. In archaeology, read about the reversal in women’s rights over time in Mesopotamia.
Cover Reveal, Greek Herbalism & Egyptian Sarcophagi
The cover reveal for Of Kings and Griffins! In archaeology healing herbs from mythology and 14 newly discovered Egyptian painted coffins.
Review of Lovely War & Tel Tales
On my blog: My review of Julie Berry’s Lovely War. In archaeology, Tel Kabri’s earthquake demise and the excavation & destruction of Oppenheimer’s Tell Halaf
Setting Refinements, Monumental Messaging, Vikings
I’ve finished adding “grounding” details to my settings. In archaeology news, read about propaganda purposes of monuments both Hittite and Confederate, and the uncovering of a Viking warrior.
Opening Paragraphs, Roman Cuisine & Ancient Epidemics
On my blog: Offer a critique of my current opening paragraphs. In archaeology, read about Roman fruit salad recipes and Mesopotamian contagion control.
Writing Workshop, Stone Art & Palmyra
On my blog: Sign up for my Intermediate Fiction Workshop in October from Piper Center for Creative Writing. In archaeology news, read about earliest British Isles art and a reconstruction of the Temple of Bel.