by Stephanie Dray | Nov 9, 2010 | Fun Stuff, Miscellany
The Maryland Office of Tourism is conducting a series of oral-history workshops next month in which participants can help document Maryland’s history. As a Maryland resident I’m always fascinated to learn about our state, but as a writer, I’m eager...
by Stephanie Dray | Nov 8, 2010 | Historical Fiction Genre, Other Writers, Reviews
The first chapter of Lady MacBeth should humble any historical fiction writer. Susan Fraser King gives us a compelling introduction to a fascinating queen. Lady MacBeth is a wonderful example of what historical fiction does best. It corrects the errors of...
by Stephanie Dray | Nov 4, 2010 | News, Upcoming Events
I’ll be signing books at Borders in the Annapolis Mall on November 6th from 2pm-4pm this weekend. Please come out to see me. Signings are one of the few times I’m actually free from the chains of my desk, and I will totally take you out for cocoa or...
by Stephanie Dray | Nov 3, 2010 | Lily of the Nile, My Works, Reviews
“With clear prose, careful research, vivid detail and a dash of magic, Stephanie Dray brings true life to one of Egypt’s most intriguing princesses.” Susan Fraser King, bestselling and award winning author of Queen Hereafter and Lady MacBeth...
by Stephanie Dray | Oct 28, 2010 | FAQ, Fun Stuff
Today we say the rich are born with silver spoons in their mouths. In the ancient world, they said the wealthy were born to the purple. This phrase alludes to the royal robes dyed with a precious shade of deep purple originally created by the Phoenicians in Tyre....
