by Stephanie Dray | Sep 23, 2010 | Fun Stuff
Though Augustus is the villain of my novel, Lily of the Nile, I do have a bit of a soft spot for the old tyrant. It seems only fitting that we wish him a happy birthday on this September 23rd. You may wonder why August, the month actually named after him, is not also...
by Stephanie Dray | Sep 10, 2010 | Miscellany
As a Maryland writer, I’m pleased to be appearing at the Crofton Book Lovers Auction to raise funds for their community center. Tickets are $35 and if you’re in the neighborhood, I’d love to see you there. Meanwhile, here I am in print!
by Stephanie Dray | Sep 8, 2010 | Miscellany, Other Writers
Some people sniffle at sappy old movies. Other people get weepy at weddings or on their child’s first day of school. Me? I apparently cry in the Library of Congress, but this is to get ahead of my story… First of all, let me say that I had expected today...
by Stephanie Dray | Aug 31, 2010 | Cleopatra Selene, FAQ, Fun Stuff
Though no ancient sources directly link the two monarchs, it’s difficult to write a novel about the life of Cleopatra’s daughter Selene without referencing one of her mother’s bitterest enemies–Herod the Great, a villain of the New Testament....
by Stephanie Dray | Aug 30, 2010 | Miscellany
Greek civilization was conquered and co-opted by the Romans. Some might say it’s been all downhill ever since. This recent article argues that the Greeks can’t even catch a break in Hollywood. I’m not sure if the failure of Alexander was as much due...
