Flights of Treason, Historical Novels Review
The August 2024 Historical Novels Review is out, and I am delighted with the review of my latest, Flights of Treason. Take a peek.
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Deep Sea Bronze Age Shipwreck Found
While surveying for natural gas extraction, an energy company discovered a Bronze Age shipwreck where no one expected it to be. It’s a fascinating, revelatory tale!
Ancient Women at the Fore & Finding My Series Arc
I’m sharing today, a post & a podcast. You might not realize, but I first intended to write historical mysteries with the ancient woman who is my series’ main character as a sleuth, and then something unexpected happened. That ancient woman is still at the center of my fiction and she takes on murderers, but not quite as I had envisioned it. If you’re intrigued, come on by for my guest post on MK Tod’s blog. Or if you’re in the listening or watching mood, catch my interview with Ray Evans about bringing ancient women to the fore in fiction. He even made 1 minute video clips to entice you.
When Thrones and Kingdoms are in Play: Writing an Epic Battle
This week I’m sharing a post I wrote for writer Elisabeth Storr’s blog about my writing process for Flights of Treason and how I wrangled a challenging battle scene based on archaeology laced with magic.
The Jan Christopher Mysteries by Helen Hollick
One of my longtime friends in the historical fiction world, Helen Hollick, has turned her hand to cozy mysteries set in 1970’s London. She’s sharing a spotlight about the latest release in this fun series, A Memory of Murder.
The Mallory Saga, Colonial & Revolutionary America
I’m welcoming historical fiction author Paul Bennett to my blog this week. His 7 book series opens in the French and Indian War and continues into the American Revolution. Enjoy his guest post.
The Stone of the Seer Series, Interview with Simon Rose
On my blog this week, I have an interview with Simon Rose, author of a young adult historical fantasy series called the The Stone of the Seer.
In Conversation with Terry Shepherd
I had great fun “In Conversation with Terry Shepherd.” We talked for 10 mins about my upcoming release, Flights of Treason, among other topics. Terry is a pro at the interview gig, and we covered a lot of ground. Click through to listen.
Cleopatra’s Languages: Reimagining a Famous Queen
Ancient sources describe Cleopatra as an amazing polyglot, but to what degree did she really speak a variety of languages and what is the significance of that knowledge? A Dutch scholar has a new “read” on the famous queen and I enjoyed it. I hope you will too.
Neolithic Narratives: Prehistoric Carvings in Turkey
Interpreting Neolithic carvings and buildings seems perilous at best, but lots of fun. New excavations have upturned the previous understanding of Turkey’s Neolithic monumental sites with their amazing carvings of beasts and men. What stories are they telling?