Greek Gods, Disease, and Medicine
I can’t believe it has taken me this long to write about diseases and the Greek Gods, but here it is! The ancient Greeks have a long history with disease, plagues, and medicine and their mythology reflects that.
The Truth Behind A Famous Greek Love Story: Megara and Heracles
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, the ancient Greeks do not know how to write love stories. Greek mythology and literature includes a lot of attraction, a lot of lust, and a lot of sexual situations. But hardly any happily ever afters. This was such a harsh realization for me when I …
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Sayings of Spartan Women
The Spartans are the source of some of the most iconic sayings of the ancient world. Most famous is Leonidas’ “Molon Labe” (Come and Take It), which has been refurbished and reused by modern-day alt-right and gun enthusiasts. The use of Spartan sayings to propel a certain mindset is not a new practice. Plutarch and …
The Threads of Fate and Mythology
Who were the Fates and what role did they play in Greek Mythology? In my research for Daring the Demigod I read a lot about the three sisters known as the Fates in Greek Mythology. And I found that (like most things in mythology) their powers and story were inconsistent between sources. Still, these deities …
Holding Out For A Hero Blog Tour
I’m excited to announce that I’ve teamed up with Bewitching Blog Tours and several fabulous bloggers to feature Holding Out For A Hero from Jan 31 – Feb 7. Check out the schedule below to see where I’ll be and the exciting content each blog will present.
Holding Out For A Hero Playlist!
Euterpe (Muse of Music) and Apollo (God of Music) were really inspiring throughout the writing process. With their blessing, I’m sharing with all of your the Holding Out For A Hero Playlist.
New Year New (Writing) Goals 2020!
2020 is already shaping up to be a productive busy year! I received word that we are moving from Hawaii and heading back to the lovely midwest where we can be closer to family. I’m planning on publishing another book in the midst of all this change, and probably buying our first house! Yep, 2020 …
When Your Yearly Goals Change
I can’t believe the year is coming to an end and with it an entire decade! I always like to look back at my yearly goals and see how I did and… oh boy, I have no idea where my head was at when I made last year’s goals. I was ambitious but I also …
Book Cover Reveal!
IT’S HERE! IT’S HERE! IT’S FINALLY HERE! Holding Out for a Hero has a cover and it is GORGEOUS!
Heroic Women of Greek Mythology: Penelope
Holding Out For A Hero makes a lot of references to the Odyssey since it inspired most of the book. Boat adventures, sea monsters, and most importantly a romantic story. When I first read the Odyssey, the thing that stuck out the most to me was how Odysseus is one of the few Greek Heroes …