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Carnivalia for Book Lovers in Baltimore This Weekend #bbf2012

Carnivalia for Book Lovers in Baltimore This Weekend #bbf2012

by Stephanie Dray | Sep 27, 2012 | For Readers, Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany, Other Writers, Upcoming Events

What could be better than a book festival with free admission, tons of give-aways and prizes, roving gladiators and highlanders,  panels for every reader ranging from literary fiction to historical fiction, and sessions for aspiring authors to pitch their work to...

Excerpt from Lily of the Nile: Selene Delivers a Basket #sixsunday

by Stephanie Dray | May 20, 2012 | Excerpts, For Readers, Lily of the Nile, Miscellany, My Works

As part of my continued participation in the weekly Six Sentence Sunday exercise with other authors, here’s another snippet from my debut novel LILY OF THE NILE: A NOVEL OF CLEOPATRA’S DAUGHTER:The Roman guard actually put his unclean hands on our wizard’s...

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...
When the Isle of Samos was the Center of the World

When the Isle of Samos was the Center of the World

by Stephanie Dray | Jan 5, 2012 | Fun Stuff, Song of the Nile

  If it’s good to be the king, it’s even better to be the emperor. At least in ancient Rome. Unless your guards are waiting for you with daggers, or an angry wife feeds you poisoned mushrooms, you get to be the center of the world…wherever you go. Now, when...
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