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.
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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.
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.
Bernard Cornwell Review & Roman Emperors
On my blog: A review of Bernard Cornwell’s Sword of Kings. In archaeology, read about a machine learning reconstruction project of the faces of Roman Emperors.
Clear Spaces, Bronze Age Harness & Fire Beacons
On my blog: I’m clearing the desk to clear the mind. In archaeology news, fr Scottish dig, a harness & sword & all about ancient message systems.
Trimming words, Hagia Sophia & Roman Gold
On my blog: Trimming & tightening a manuscript. In archaeology news, the otherworldly sound of Hagia Sophia & a Roman sarcophagus has hidden treasure.
Gaudi, Mesopotamian Women & Medieval Antibiotics
On my blog: Using Gaudi to inspire my griffin world-building. In archaeology news, read about the roles of ancient women & medical advance from a medieval manuscript.
Big Edits, Stone Circles & Gender from Teeth
On my blog: I’m editing character, plot & world-building. In archaeology news, read about Castlerigg standing stones & a new technique to determine the gender of skeletal remains.