by Stephanie Dray | Nov 11, 2011 | For Readers, Fun Stuff, Upcoming Events
Do you love events where you can walk away with a truckload of free books and a chance at winning e-readers, all while munching on tasty treats? If so, come out to see me and my fellow authors today in Crofton, MD. There will be door prizes, raffles, and plenty of...
by Stephanie Dray | Nov 8, 2011 | Fun Stuff, Miscellany
When writing SONG OF THE NILE, I spent some time wondering just what that song might sound like. Today we take it for granted that our favorite song can be recorded. We don’t have to hire the band to come to our house; we can just play it on our mp3 players. But while...
by Stephanie Dray | Nov 2, 2011 | Articles, Cleopatra Selene, Daughters of the Nile, For Readers, Heroines, Lily of the Nile, Miscellany, Research, Song of the Nile
For much of its history, Rome depended upon Egypt for grain. While the Romans considered themselves an agricultural nation, and paid great homage to farming in literature, poetry, and art, the simple truth was that they couldn’t feed themselves. By the time Cleopatra...
by Stephanie Dray | Nov 1, 2011 | Miscellany
In a normal person’s life, there are days when you feel pretty great about yourself and days you feel frustrated that things aren’t going to plan. There are also days when you feel grateful, humbled, and maybe a little undeserving. I’m about to tell...
by Stephanie Dray | Oct 24, 2011 | Bloopers
Last week, I posted an article on historical accuracy and whether it matters. My general contention is that I won’t change anything in history unless there’s a very good plot reason for doing so. And even though I am willing to move a battle, I try very...
