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Why Do You Hate Ancient Romans So Much? (And Other Frequently Asked Questions)

by Stephanie Dray | Feb 23, 2012 | FAQ

A few years ago, I was enraptured by the life story of a nine year old Egyptian princess who was taken prisoner by the Romans, dragged through the streets in chains, and yet went on to be the most powerful queen in Augustus’ empire. I decided to write some books about...
The Roman Princess Diaries: Being the Daughter of Augustus

The Roman Princess Diaries: Being the Daughter of Augustus

by Stephanie Dray | Jan 31, 2012 | Articles, Daughters of the Nile, Lily of the Nile, Song of the Nile

The star of my new novel, SONG OF THE NILE, is Cleopatra Selene. However, another young woman plays a very prominent role, and that is Julia, the daughter of Rome’s first emperor. Though their parents were mortal enemies, in my novel, the two teenaged girls form a...
The Emotional Drama Behind Ancient Rome’s Theatre of Marcellus

The Emotional Drama Behind Ancient Rome’s Theatre of Marcellus

by Stephanie Dray | Dec 1, 2011 | Articles, Daughters of the Nile, Lily of the Nile, Research, Song of the Nile

Ancient Rome was going to get a new theatre; this was never in any doubt. Julius Caesar acquired and cleared the land on the shore of the Tiber River. However, his grand designs for the place were frustrated by his untimely assassination. Still, what are a few fatal...
The Fashion World of Cleopatra Selene and the Augustan Age

The Fashion World of Cleopatra Selene and the Augustan Age

by Stephanie Dray | Apr 25, 2011 | Articles, Cleopatra Selene, Daughters of the Nile, Lily of the Nile, Research, Song of the Nile

Cleopatra VII of Egypt was the most fashionable woman in the ancient world. Like a modern day celebrity, she set the trends. During her visit to Rome, she made such a sensation that Roman matrons imitated her hairstyles. It’s hard to believe that her daughter didn’t...
Why Regency England Enthusiasts Should Love Augustan Age Rome

Why Regency England Enthusiasts Should Love Augustan Age Rome

by Stephanie Dray | Apr 4, 2011 | Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany

It may come as a surprise to most people, but the dominant historical setting in commercial fiction isn’t Tudor England. It’s Regency England–the godzilla of the romantic fiction world. I’d like to point out a surprising number of similarities...
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