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.
Fantasy Hive Interview, Iron Age Murder & Mesopotamian Cooking
On my blog: Judith Starkston’s interview on Fantasy Hive as part of Women in SFF. In archaeology news, read about Iron Age murder & cuneiform recipe experiments and Silk Road Gourmet.
Editing, Roman shoes, Ancient Cuisine
On my blog: I’m working through developmental edits, improving one of my characters. In archaeology news, read about a Roman shoe and ancient Greek and Roman recipes to try.
Podcast Review, Rök Runestone & Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Podcast kudos for Priestess of Ishana. In archaeology news, explore Egyptian hieroglyphics and the “emperor” of runestones.
Complete Draft, Ancient Egyptian and the ‘Irish Pharaoh’
On my blog: Celebrating a complete draft of the 3rd Tesha book! In archaeology, a introduction to ancient Egyptian language & surprising DNA from Irish Neolithic tomb
Writing Magic, Icelandic Vikings and Caligula’s Ring
Writing scenes based on Egyptian magic. In archaeology news, re-dating the settlement of Iceland and a sapphire cameo with unusual Roman history.
Writing Contest, Iron Age Game Pieces, Red Lion Theater
I entered the SPFBO book contest. In archaeology news, read about game pieces from cremation burial and the excavation of the earliest London theater.
Writing & Plotting, Ancient Game and Biblical Altar
I’m writing & plotting with a friend. In archaeology news, read about an Egyptian senet game board & Biblical altar residue showing cannabis use.
Choosing a Title, Egyptian Tomb Paintings & a Roman Mosaic
I’m picking a title for my historical fantasy. In archaeology news, read about the recent discovery of exquisite tomb paintings in Egypt & Roman mosaic in Italian vineyard.
Writing Together, Site Finding by LiDAR & Mesopotamian Women
Friendship and writing critique. In archaeology news, read about LiDAR images used to identify potential archaeological sites in Britain and the Peabody’s catalogue Women at the Dawn of History.