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THE PRINCESS OF EGYPT MUST DIE #kindle #histnov

THE PRINCESS OF EGYPT MUST DIE #kindle #histnov

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...
Who Were Cleopatra’s Grandchildren?

Who Were Cleopatra’s Grandchildren?

by Stephanie Dray | Jan 19, 2012 | Cleopatra Selene, FAQ for SONG OF THE NILE

I’ve spent the past few years writing about Cleopatra’s daughter–a fascinating young woman that most people don’t even know existed. Today I want to talk about the next generation, the children that the infamous Queen of the Nile may have bounced on her...
Keeping it in the (Ptolemaic) Family

Keeping it in the (Ptolemaic) Family

by Stephanie Dray | Jan 12, 2012 | Cleopatra Selene, My Works

There are a whole slew of fantastically good reasons why incest is illegal and taboo, including the lasting psychological damage it does, and the dysfunctional family dynamics it creates. That said, there’s a good chance that the Ptolemaic Dynasty would have been...

On Historical Accuracy (And Whether It Matters)

by Stephanie Dray | Oct 11, 2011 | Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany

These days, the quickest way to start an internet pie fight is to bring up the subject of historical accuracy in fiction. The discussion almost inevitably breaks down into arguments about personal preference that masquerade as objective tenets of literary faith....

Discovered: Roman Basilica built on ruins of Ptolemaic temple

by Stephanie Dray | Jul 7, 2011 | Fun Stuff

It’s a good time to be an archeologist in Egypt, especially since satellites have been helping out. This latest find might not seem important, but is directly relevant to the time period that Cleopatra Selene lived in. According to this article, the earliest...
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