I’m featured in June’s issue of Romantic Times Book Reviews as one of 8 authors “on target for bestsellerdom.” I wish! Luv Ya Right Back, RT!

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“Stephanie Dray weaves a brilliantly crafted story. Rich is details, plot, and character…an amazing start of a brilliant trilogy. I simply cannot wait to read what comes next.” 5 crowns from Royal Reviews

“Nothing short of breathtaking…” Errant Dreams Reviews

“Augustus was brilliantly done by the author. His thoughts, motivations and life were so clear. I could see and understand his personality perfectly… I found myself so interested in what I did learn that I’m anxious to find many more books about this time period, culture and family. I have a couple books that I’ve put off reading that I’m anxious to read now, so this book has definitely inspired me. I am very excited for the next book, Song of the Nile! I give this one 5/5 moons.” Candace’s Book Blog

“This was the perfect blend of historical fiction and magic… I can guarantee if you love anything Egyptian like me you will love this new take on one of history’s most monumental Queens. Recommended highly for historical fiction lovers.” Historically Obsessed

“I loved this book!  I couldn’t put it down…using an analogy of fabric, fiction for me is generally a comfortable cotton weave, this book, Lily of the Nile is a strong and rich brocade. This book was dense, meaning rich with detail and story lines…I enjoyed every moment of reading this book and can’t wait for the next one in the trilogy!” Kelly’s Lucky You

“In this sparkling historical novel…the elegant use of language, fully realised characterisation, adept play of tension and conflict all combine in Lily of the Nile to create an exciting read.” Lily Azerad-Goldman, Bookpleasures.com

Today I had the good fortune of being featured in two hometown publications–the first, being the Greece Post. I grew up in Greece New York and most of my family still lives there. They will all be ten thousand times more excited to see me show up in the paper that someone throws on their lawn than they are about my books showing up in Barnes & Noble, so this was extremely fun for me.

The second feature was for What’s Up Magazine in Annapolis & the Eastern Shore where I was featured today in an interview. Even though I’ve been the guest on big blogs with readership numbers that put print magazines and newspapers to shame, there’s still a certain magic about print!

My story Limbo appeared in Issue 8 of Orson Scott Card’s Intergalactic Medicine Show, and the reviews are in:

“Limbo” is a warm and wonderful treat and is the highlight of this issue. — Jim Steel from The Fix

Earlier this week, Chris Cevasco, the editor of Paradox Magazine, informed me that my story, “Somewhere, Sometime on the Nile” received an honorable mention in the just-released 20th annual Year’s Best Fantasy & Horror collection (eds. Datlow, Link, Grant), which is devoted to short fiction published in 2006.

On a related note, Paradox has re-launched with a new website and I think it’s fabulous, though I’m a bit aggravated that the flash technology they used has made linking to specific issues or stories difficult to impossible.

Of all the Spec Fic magazines, Paradox is the one that I usually savor and read cover to cover. One of my Clarion classmates, Tom Doyle, has a story in issue 11 too!