by Stephanie Dray | Mar 3, 2011 | Cleopatra Selene, Daughters of the Nile, For Readers, Heroines, Lily of the Nile, Research, Song of the Nile
The capital city of ancient Mauretania was Iol-Caesaria, which is located in modern day Cherchell, Algeria. It often helps me, when I’m writing, to have visual reminders of where my characters lived–to make the setting come alive. Frankly, very little of...
by Stephanie Dray | Mar 1, 2011 | Lily of the Nile, My Works, Reviews
“Stephanie Dray’s Lily of the Nile is a spectacular blend of history and unforgettable fiction…Lily of the Nile is a fresh and vibrant story of family, loyalty, political games, and love. It’s exquisitely written and left me begging for more. The only...
by Stephanie Dray | Feb 3, 2011 | Bad Girls of the Ancient World, Lily of the Nile, Miscellany, Upcoming Events
When I schedule events in bookstores, I try not to limit myself to sitting behind a table waiting to pounce on passersby and ask them to buy my book. That always seems like a recipe for social awkwardness, so I like to give a talk. It helps to entertain the crowds and...
by Stephanie Dray | Jan 12, 2011 | Lily of the Nile, My Works, Reviews
“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...
by Stephanie Dray | Dec 12, 2010 | Lily of the Nile, Miscellany
It’s pretty great to hold the Advanced Review Copies (ARCs), but there’s nothing, absolutely nothing like holding the book for the first time. I didn’t know I was going to have raised sparkly silver lettering on the front and I’m pretty sure I...
