by SMThornton | Nov 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
This weekend I went to a juried art fair at the Anchorage Museum. I had my four-year-old monkey with me, so the show is mostly a blur, but I did buy this amazing treasure box. It’s strange and quirky and covered with tons of tiny treasures. Here’s some of...
by SMThornton | Nov 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
When one reads (or writes) historical fiction, some modern preconceptions must be suspended. Sometimes these things are small. Example: Egyptians often walked around half-dressed. Or entirely naked. (Have you ever been to Egypt in August? It’s really flipping...
by SMThornton | Nov 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
Announcing the winner of Gary Corby’s The Pericles Commission and the statue of Nike, as chosen by random.org…[INSERT DRUM ROLL HERE]There were 110 items in your list. Here they are in random order: 1. Shannon O’DonnellYahoo! Congratulations to...
by SMThornton | Nov 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
If you haven’t already entered, don’t forget that today is the last day before I draw the winner for Gary Corby’s The Pericles Commission and the statue of Nike!What are you waiting for? Click the link and ENTER TODAY!That is all. Carry on!
by SMThornton | Nov 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’m a goal-setter, but I like to keep my writing goals achievable. (Read: LOW)Why? Take this excerpt from my life Thursday night, the day before my monkey became a big four-year-old.MONKEY: Mommy, my tummy hurts. ME: Why don’t you sit on our nice white...
by SMThornton | Nov 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
In keeping with the recent Greek theme here, Jessica over at The Alliterative Allomorph is having a stupendous contest. The prizes are awesome- check it out!And don’t forget to enter my Pericles Commission Giveaway!
