Plotting the Next Book, and in Archaeology, the Greek invention of the crane and Early Anatolian Trade Routes
Sorcery in Alpara is coming! In archaeology, the early Greek invention of the construction crane and Bronze Age international trade routes.
Bringing Medieval Italy to Life
Tinney Heath, author of Lady of the Seven Suns, visits my blog with a post about medieval cities and the intriguing life therein.
Outlining a New Book, and in Archaeology, a Mosaic in Galilee and a Revealing Burn Layer in a Bronze Age City
I’m outlining a new book. In archaeology, I enjoyed posts on mosaics from Galilee and a Bronze Age destruction layer with a clearly identifiable culprit.
Writing the Biography of a Hittite Queen, and in Archaeology, Mycenaean Warrior Tombs
Writing posts about the Hittite Queen Puduhepa. Two archaeological excavations of Mycenaean warrior tombs.
Plotting Novels in Full Color, and in Archaeology News, Bronze Age Cyprus, Ritual Objects from Pompeii & the Oldest Layer of Troy
I use a story board & lots of colored postits to lay out my novels. In archaeology news: a variety of finds from Bronze Age Paphos on Cyprus, a collection of female, ritual items from Pompeii & earliest layer of Troy.
Writer Community at the Pen and In Archaeology: A Pompeian “Sorcerer’s Trove” & A Babylonian Destruction Layer
An enjoyable Rhys Bowen book launch at the Poisoned Pen Bookstore. In archaeology: a newly excavated Pompeian treasure box & evidence of the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem
Free Historical Mysteries, In Archaeology: Two Underwater Archaeology Finds, Greek & Roman
Choose historical mystery novels to download free. In archaeology, articles about two underwater finds: Greek amphorae off Albania & Roman ship rostra and helmets from Battle of Aegates
Anachronisms & Word Choice, In Archaeology: Bronze Age Palace Staircase & Gold from An Underwater City with Mythic Connections
Avoiding anachronistic words when writing historical fantasy. In archaeology, Hatzor staircase & golden treasure fr Egyptian underwater city
Writer’s Life—Marketing, In Archaeology & Lit: Medieval Forensics and Best Mythology Books
Writing marketing copy is a pain but useful. Archaeology & literature: medieval forensics from Sarah Woodbury and 50 best Greek mythology books
Free Fantasy Books; In Archaeology, Modest Mummies & Greasing Stonehenge
100+ free fantasy books to choose. In archaeology, newly excavated modest mummies and the mystery of pig grease at Stonehenge.