Piper Center Reading & Top 2019 Archaeology Discoveries
Join me for a Piper Center reading 1/15. In archaeology news, read about vivid wall paintings in an Old Kingdom tomb and a medieval female scribe.
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Writing without Senses, a New Horus and a Virtual Acropolis
I’ve compounded the challenges of writing a blind character. In archaeology news read about a new statue of Egyptian Horus and a virtual tour of the Acropolis.
Book Sale, Mycenaean Tombs and Literary Troy
Hand of Fire, my novel of Briseis and the Trojan War, is on sale $0.99. In archaeology news read about Mycenaean tombs & oldest Troy books.
Egyptian Magic, Meggido graves & Helen of Troy
Some thoughts on Egyptian magic and a story. In archaeology news read about the unexpected contents of a Bronze Age grave at Megiddo and Helen of Troy at the British Museum
Becoming a god, Mycenaean Kings & Cuneiform
I’ve shared excerpts from my work in progress portraying a Hittite king’s strange funeral. In archaeology news, read about Mycenaean kings and Leiden’s cuneiform collection.
Opening scenes, Hittite Royal Bones & Roman Tools
I’ve looked to The Godfather for writing inspiration. Read archaeology news about a rare find of Hittite bones and the Roman groma surveying tool.
Good Food, Egyptian Necropolis & Ur’s Size
Happy Thanksgiving. Read archaeology news about Egyptian mummies and statuettes & Ur’s size reconsidered
History Rhymes, Troy Exhibit & 17th C Witchcraft
The Nov featured article in HNR “History Rhymes: The Function and Importance of Historical Fantasy” In archaeology news, Troy at the British Museum and a dig to uncover 17th C witchcraft.
Review of A Sanctuary of Spirits by Leanna Renee Hieber
Hieber’s latest Spectral City novel, A Sanctuary of Spirits brings readers a dark tale where art, death, and the human yearning for exaltation collide in murderous ways.
First Draft Research and Archaeology News about Troy Exhibit & Cuneiform Cooking
I’m deep in research about Hattusha while drafting the next book. In archaeology news read about the new Troy exhibit and recipes from cuneiform tablets.