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Writing posts about the Hittite Queen Puduhepa. Two archaeological excavations of Mycenaean warrior tombs.

I use a story board & lots of colored postits to lay out my novels. In archaeology news: a variety of finds from Bronze Age Paphos on Cyprus, a collection of female, ritual items from Pompeii & earliest layer of Troy.

An enjoyable Rhys Bowen book launch at the Poisoned Pen Bookstore. In archaeology: a newly excavated Pompeian treasure box & evidence of the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem

Choose historical mystery novels to download free. In archaeology, articles about two underwater finds: Greek amphorae off Albania & Roman ship rostra and helmets from Battle of Aegates

Avoiding anachronistic words when writing historical fantasy. In archaeology, Hatzor staircase & golden treasure fr Egyptian underwater city

Writing marketing copy is a pain but useful. Archaeology & literature: medieval forensics from Sarah Woodbury and 50 best Greek mythology books

100+ free fantasy books to choose. In archaeology, newly excavated modest mummies and the mystery of pig grease at Stonehenge.

Working on developmental edits and travels in Chicago. In archaeology a rare Mittani Empire palace revealed and an exhibition about the history of writing at the British Library

Fantasy & Sci-Fi giveaway contest. In archaeology Roman votive arm excavated from well & the feminist symbolism of sacred trees in ancient Near East

Attending the Historical Novel Society Conference. In archaeology, venerable Pompeii & semi-underwater Salamis dig