by Stephanie Dray | Jun 11, 2012 | For Readers
There isn’t much in the way of free historical fiction out there that wasn’t written a hundred years ago. I’m doing my small part to change that. I was asked to participate in a young adult anthology this year with twelve other great authors...
by Stephanie Dray | Dec 6, 2011 | Food, Fun Stuff, Miscellany
Guest Post by Melanie McDonald One of the most fascinating research topics for Eromenos involved food: What foods were available, how those foods were prepared, and how members of the imperial court ate, especially in comparison with the citizens in the street—all of...
by Stephanie Dray | Nov 25, 2011 | Food, Fun Stuff, Miscellany
Guest post by Shawn LambMention French food and automatically people think rich butter sauces, truffles and Julia Child making sense of French cuisine for the American palate. However, during the 17th century, France was still a feudal country and regional cooking...
by Stephanie Dray | Oct 17, 2011 | For Writers, Miscellany, My Works, Other Writers, Song of the Nile
Most authors are nervous about their debut novels. It’s your first offering to the world and you have no idea if the world will embrace it or spit on it. But what most people don’t know is that it’s the second book that can make or break your career....
by Stephanie Dray | Aug 15, 2011 | For Writers, Fun Stuff, Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany, Other Writers
Most novels about Cleopatra focus on the tumultuous events of her adult life–the love affairs, the heart-break, the warfare, and ultimately, her tragic failure. This new novel by historical fiction author Carolyn Meyer zeroes in on Cleopatra’s early life,...