by SMThornton | Dec 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
Many of you have already read and commented on my query over at the Public Query Slushpile, but I’m posting it here one last time because I wanted to poll all of you regarding one sticking point. I’ve been looking to find another successful female ruler...
by SMThornton | Dec 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Okey dokey- I’m off for the next few days to immerse myself in holiday cheer. (Read: Cleaning and baking until I drop.) I’ll be back for a day or two after Christmas and then I’m off to play in Seattle for a few days. Woohoo! I wish you all a very...
by SMThornton | Dec 22, 2009 | Uncategorized
I have a thing with fortune cookies. I rarely eat Chinese food and when I do, I like to think my fortune cookies will come true. And really, wouldn’t it just be wrong for a fortune wrapped in sugary goodness to not come true? So last week I got another one- I...
by SMThornton | Dec 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’m a hopeless romantic so there’s no way I could resist the Kissing Day Blogfest. Here’s my excerpt from HATSHEPSUT: FEMALE PHARAOH. Senenmut didn’t move, but stood rigid as stone until Hatshepsut’s hand reached out to clasp his. The silence seemed...
by SMThornton | Dec 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
Yay! This week is finally over and I only have one class of tests left to grade! *cue the heavens parting and angels singing*My apologies for being sparse on the comments the past few days- finals almost killed me. But today I have a super awesome blog for you to...
