by Stephanie Dray | Jun 21, 2011 | For Readers, Fun Stuff, Interviews, Lily of the Nile, Song of the Nile
This isn’t your typical promo interview. This is an NPR-style in-depth discussion of the life of Cleopatra Selene and Juba. Other than my hideous mispronunciations and my niggling fear that I wasn’t quite precise enough in some of my answers, I think it...
by Stephanie Dray | Jun 14, 2011 | For Readers, Fun Stuff, Miscellany
As Song of the Nile is due to release in October, my time will be spent in the next few months setting up the promotional effort that will go into letting people know that the book exists. Part of this includes sending bookmarks to bookstores. I’ve never been...
by Stephanie Dray | Apr 26, 2011 | Fun Stuff, Miscellany
Want to take a trip to ancient Rome but can’t afford a time machine? You won’t even have to go to Italy to travel back in time. Just plan an afternoon at the Riversdale House, sponsored by the Riversdale Historical Society. I’ve seen the Legio XX...
by Stephanie Dray | Apr 25, 2011 | Fun Stuff
This Contest Is Now Closed. Congratulations June M! You’re the Winner! I’ve collected a fair number of historical novels, most of which I don’t have room for on my bookshelves. I hate to part with them, but I’ll happily give them away to a good...
by Stephanie Dray | Mar 23, 2011 | Entertainment, Fun Stuff, Miscellany
I first came to admire Elizabeth Taylor for her definitive portrayal of Cleopatra in the 1963 production. She never won an award for it–those accolades would come from other movies–and Elizabeth Taylor’s antics, on and off the set, bankrupted a...
by Stephanie Dray | Feb 26, 2011 | Fun Stuff, Miscellany
It used to be believed that legionary detachments were led by members of the senatorial class or equestrian officers. New evidence suggests otherwise.
