The genesis for my novel, Fables & Lies; A World War II Novel, arose from my fascination with the archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann, who discovered a fabulous cache of gold at Troy known as Priam’s Treasure. Schliemann subsequently gave the trove to the Museum of Pre and Early History in Berlin from… Read More »Weaponizing History by Elisabeth Storrs
As we head into another holiday season, I decided it wouldn’t hurt to repeat a post that lists some of our historical fiction that are set during the winter holidays. These include myriad times, places, and different kinds of celebrations. Whatever your pleasure, do enjoy.
A few years ago I marked the passing of legendary actress Joan Fontaine by curling up on a lazy Sunday afternoon with two of my favorite films: first Suspicion, then Rebecca. Both films cover similar territory. A shy, unsure-of-herself young woman marries a charming gentleman who sweeps her away from the dull… Read More »More Gothic Musings by Beverle Graves Myers
I write a historical fantasy series inspired by a little-known Hittite queen. There are two titles thus far in the series, Priestess of Ishana and Sorcery in Alpara. “My” queen is still a very young woman in these books, but I intend to follow the main events of her long life… Read More »Historical Repeats: Digging up Hittites by Judith Starkston
The island in the Mediterranean nowadays called Santorini has had many names throughout the centuries. One of the oldest known names, and the one I use, is Callisti. In ancient Greek, it means “The Most Beautiful,” and is alternately spelled Kalliste. Strongyle, another of Santorini’s ancient names, meant, “The Round One.” Thera, yet another name… Read More »Historical Repeats: Volcanic Eruption of Callisti–The Lost City of Atlantis? by Rebecca Lochlann