Weekly Roundup of History, Archaeology and Writing Wisdom Sept 14-20
See what I found interesting this week on the web about historical fiction, the writing life, and ancient archaeology.
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Review of The Serpent and the Pearl by Kate Quinn
Renaissance food in yummy detail, a sophisticated, lascivious pope and his gorgeous (not to mention smart and courageous) concubine, murders reflecting some fascinating if sick mental states, an ornery but lovable dwarf, a mummified saint’s hand with strong opinions—what is not to like about Kate Quinn’s foray into the world of the Borgias?
Weekly Roundup of History, Archaeology and Writing Wisdom Sept 6-13
My favorite pieces from around the web this week.
Bronze Age Shipwreck
A world revealed through a Bronze Age shipwreck off the southern coast of Turkey at Uluburun: treasures and trade patterns brought up from the sea floor by archaeologists.
Weekly Roundup of History, Archaeology and Writing Wisdom Aug 30-Sept 5
Judith Starkston’s weekly roundup of history, archaeology, and writing wisdom from around the web.
Weekly Roundup of History, Archaeology and Writing Wisdom Aug 23-29
My weekly roundup of history, archaeology and writing wisdom August 23-29.
Publishing Contract Signed!
I’m delighted to announce that I’ve signed a publishing contract for Hand of Fire with Fireship Press.
Weekly Roundup of History, Archaeology and Writing Wisdom Aug 17-23
Weekly Roundup of History, Archaeology and Writing Wisdom Aug 17-23
Giveaway and Review of All Different Kinds of Free by Jessica McCann
Jessica McCann builds an emotionally engaging, heartbreaking story out of a fundamentally unfair situation in American history. A free Black woman, Margaret Morgan, and her three children are kidnapped in 1837 from their home in Pennsylvania and sold into slavery.
Guest Post on Type M for Murder
I’m guest blogging on Type M for Murder. Come on over and hear about my soon-to-be-published book.