by Stephanie Dray | Jul 27, 2013 | Book Clubs, Cleopatra Selene, For Readers, Historical Fiction Genre, Song of the Nile
On the Story Is Helios alive or is he a manifestation of the part of Selene’s soul that helps her survive the worst moments of her life? After Selene was violated, Livia to offer her a cup of poison to wash away the dishonor. Did Selene have anything to be ashamed...
by Stephanie Dray | Jul 25, 2013 | For Writers
When I started a series of posts entitled ADVENTURES OF A DEBUT AUTHOR, I had a lot to learn. As it happens, I still have a lot to learn but I also have a lot to share. So this is my newest addition to that series and I hope authors get something useful out of it.Copy...
by Stephanie Dray | Jul 24, 2013 | Miscellany
I met with several editors at RWA 2013 this year and I was gratified to hear that editors are actively acquiring romances set in the 19th Century, with a particular emphasis on the World Wars, the Edwardian period and the 1920s. Harlequin emphasized their unusual...
by Stephanie Dray | Jun 27, 2013 | Historical Fiction Genre, Upcoming Events
My plan was to arrive early on Friday and sneak into the hotel without being noticed by anyone so that I would have time to dress and accessorize for a slightly more highbrow locale than the cattle-car experience of the airport. (Sadly, I am old enough to remember...
by Stephanie Dray | Jun 13, 2013 | Miscellany
This photo comes courtesy of the lovely Mindy Klasky. And I think it speaks for itself, my friends.In case you can’t read what that says… Glazed composition hippopotamusMiddle Kingdom, about 2055-1650BCProvenance unrecordedThe destructive character of the...
