Crafting Emotion, Pompeii’s Revelations, Accessing Asclepius
How to write deep, engaging emotions. In archaeology news, Pompeii’s latest finds and disability ramps at the temple of Asclepius
Griffin Novella, Bronze Age Sword & Iron Age Fort
I’m drafting a novella set in the land of griffins. In archaeology news, read about an ornate sword found in a forest and in Israel basalt fortifications with evocative horned figures.
Review, Underwater Egypt, Purple
Review of Queen of Hearts by Rhys Bowen. In archaeology news, sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion surfaces in Egypt and murex dye shows function of ancient settlement
Historical Mystery, Dogs & Mesopotamian PTSD
Find free historical mysteries to read. In archaeology news, dog genome unveils the history of man’s best friend and Assyrian soldiers spoke of PTSD-like symptoms in 1300 BCE
Madrid Memoir, Original Conflict, Mirrors to Self
My review of Without a Second Thought by Diane Benitez. In archaeology news, the role of shellfish in human settlement and ancient mirrors.
Book Showtime & Melting Archaeology
Watch “A conversation with Judith Starkston” on Second Sunday Books. In archaeology news, the shrinking alpine glaciers reveal fragile archaeology.
Book Birthday & Ancient Clothing
In celebration of my book launch, a favorite review, Of Kings and Griffins. In archaeology, ancient clothing, fabrics and “bling.”
Of Kings and Griffins Ready for Launch; Copper & Mummies
The latest release in the Tesha series, Of Kings and Griffins is ready for publication on Oct 15. In archaeology, ancient trade secrets in copper production and the excavation of more painted sarcophagi in Egypt.
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.
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.