Writing mini-surprises, In archaeology, sleuthing stolen Iraqi antiquities & Marvel meets Mesopotamia
Writing tension & surprise in fantasy. In archaeology: sleuthing return of stolen Iraqi antiquities & Marvel meets Mesopotamia w/ Gilgamesh
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San Diego Writers’ Conference, Archaeology: Parthenon Marbles, Bronze Age Cyprus
Preparing an editing workshop for the San Diego Writers’ Conference. In Archaeology, a home for the Parthenon Marbles & new season report from Bronze Age Cyprus
Writing Magic, Archaeology: Pompeii
Writing Hittite magic. In archaeology: new finds at Pompeii, frescoes, horses and homes
Foodie writer, Archaeology: Roman Saturnalia like Christmas, 536 Worst year ever
Cooking up Bronze Age foods. In Archaeology: Saturnalia the Roman precursor to Christmas and 536, the worst year ever to be alive
Finding the Fantasy in Hittite History, Guest post on Reading the Past
I’m a guest on Sarah Johnson’s excellent Reading the Past with an essay explaining my world-building for my historical fantasy. I use the “stranger than you could make up” rites and practices found on the clay tablets excavated from Hittite archives.
Reddit Fantasy Writer of the Day, Perfect Hunter-Gatherer Pita, Roman mosaics show potty humor
Click through to post for the Reddit Fantasy Writer of the Day Link. This Monday I’m Writer of the Day on Reddit Fantasy. In archaeology: perfect pita among the hunter-gatherers and Roman punny potty humor in mosaics
Weaving in curses, finding gold Crusader-era treasure & a meteoric explanation of Sodom
Balancing magic & psychology in my fantasy writing and in Archaeology: gold coins hidden from Crusaders & a meteoric explanation of Sodom’s demise
LIBCON at Glendale Library
LIBCON West at the Glendale Library, this Sat Dec 8, 11-5. Calling all Phoenix area friends, esp. teens & fantasy fans for author panels, cosplay, swords & sabers, gaming, pirates and more
Publication of Priestess of Ishana and two remarkable archaeological finds: a sexy Pompeian fresco and a gear of the Antikythera mechanism
Priestess of Ishana, 1st book in my new series, is now available. In archaeology news, new fresco discovered in Pompeii and another gear of the Antikythera mechanism
Review of The Blue, by Nancy Bilyeau
My review of Nancy Bilyeau’s The Blue. Fast-paced action, passionate emotions, international intrigue and life or death stakes propel the reader through this outstanding historical thriller set in 18th century London, Derby and France.