by Stephanie Dray | Nov 23, 2010 | Miscellany
As I’m getting together my own holiday lists, I thought I’d take some time to suggest gifts for those of you who are about to head out to the stores. As a writer, its probably a bit self-serving of me to mention that books make great gifts, but they do....
by Stephanie Dray | Nov 9, 2010 | Fun Stuff, Miscellany
The Maryland Office of Tourism is conducting a series of oral-history workshops next month in which participants can help document Maryland’s history. As a Maryland resident I’m always fascinated to learn about our state, but as a writer, I’m eager...
by Stephanie Dray | Sep 10, 2010 | Miscellany
As a Maryland writer, I’m pleased to be appearing at the Crofton Book Lovers Auction to raise funds for their community center. Tickets are $35 and if you’re in the neighborhood, I’d love to see you there. Meanwhile, here I am in print!
by Stephanie Dray | Sep 8, 2010 | Miscellany, Other Writers
Some people sniffle at sappy old movies. Other people get weepy at weddings or on their child’s first day of school. Me? I apparently cry in the Library of Congress, but this is to get ahead of my story… First of all, let me say that I had expected today...
by Stephanie Dray | Aug 30, 2010 | Miscellany
Greek civilization was conquered and co-opted by the Romans. Some might say it’s been all downhill ever since. This recent article argues that the Greeks can’t even catch a break in Hollywood. I’m not sure if the failure of Alexander was as much due...
by Stephanie Dray | Aug 28, 2010 | Entertainment, Historical Fiction Genre, Miscellany
This is an excellent review of the Sword and Sandal Genre in cinema. I’m not sure what the correlation is to novels, however. It’d be interesting to compare. I’ve been contemplating writing an article for the Romance Writers of America monthly zine...
