Writing Contest, Iron Age Game Pieces, Red Lion Theater
I entered the SPFBO book contest. In archaeology news, read about game pieces from cremation burial and the excavation of the earliest London theater.
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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.
Writing & Plotting, Ancient Game and Biblical Altar
I’m writing & plotting with a friend. In archaeology news, read about an Egyptian senet game board & Biblical altar residue showing cannabis use.
Choosing a Title, Egyptian Tomb Paintings & a Roman Mosaic
I’m picking a title for my historical fantasy. In archaeology news, read about the recent discovery of exquisite tomb paintings in Egypt & Roman mosaic in Italian vineyard.
Writing Together, Site Finding by LiDAR & Mesopotamian Women
Friendship and writing critique. In archaeology news, read about LiDAR images used to identify potential archaeological sites in Britain and the Peabody’s catalogue Women at the Dawn of History.
Free Historical Mysteries, Hittite Mosaic & Donkeys
Select from excellent free historical mysteries. In archaeology news read about a unique Hittite mosaic floor and ancient donkey power.
My Writing Process, Without-Leaving-Home Tours of Ancient Egypt & Nineveh
How I plot and replot my novels. In archaeology news, read about the Egyptian Book of the Dead & a virtual visit to Nineveh.
Creating Drama with Setting, Pompeian Last Meal & Magic
Writing a climactic scene with the right setting. In archaeology news read about a reconstructed last meal for Pompeiians and a magic kit for fertility or fortune telling.
Free Book, Myth Podcasts & Prehistoric Cuisine
Download Priestess of Ishana for free. In archaeology news, read about mythology podcasts & culinary choices of hunter-gatherers.
Conquering Contagion Historically & Digital Trips to the Past
Enjoy some historical-fantastical corona virus conquering. In archaeological news read about two digital trips to view archaeological artifacts.
Teaching Writing, Armchair Egypt & the Female Body in Paleolithic Art
The writing class I’m teaching is exploring primary sources and character development. In archaeology news, read about Menna’s Tomb and Paleolithic art from Amiens.