by SMThornton | Jan 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
In celebration of my 100th post, I’m writing about one of my favorite historical characters. I’m a hopeless romantic (anyone whose favorite movies include Gone With the Wind and The English Patient would have to be) so I love the story of Hatshepsut and...
by SMThornton | Jan 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’ll be querying HATSHEPSUT: FEMALE PHARAOH in February and I’ve got a darn good pitch. Several of you made suggestions last time when I posted the query here and the letter is finally done. The only thing that would make it more sparkly would be glitter...
by SMThornton | Jan 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
Oh. My. Heavens.I went trolling Google images tonight for a crowd of squirrels in honor of the Loyal Friend & Writer award that Matt Delman bestowed on me when I found…SUGAR BUSH SQUIRREL.I will wait. You must, must, must click on the link. Swallow that...
by SMThornton | Jan 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
“There is much to be said for failure. It is much more interesting than success.” So said Sir Max Beerbohm, English essayist, parodist and caricaturist. I read his bio on Wikipedia and it didn’t sound to me like he hit too many bumps along the way to success. Of...
by SMThornton | Jan 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. -Eleanor Roosevelt This was my quote of the day in my classroom today. It’s definitely in my top three quotes of all time. If Hatshepsut had a quote it would be- Well...
