by SMThornton | Jul 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
We writers are a versatile bunch when it comes to writing POV’s from both genders. I struggled to write a male POV, but my readers tell me I’m pretty good at it. The writing is more succinct. Why? In my experience, men tend not to overanalyze. They...
by SMThornton | Jul 28, 2010 | Uncategorized
Most fiction readers are women. From a consumer’s perspective, I can guess that most historical fiction is geared toward women. First clue: Almost all the protagonists are women. Second clue: There is always some sort of romance. I’ve had both men and...
by SMThornton | Jul 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
Our big trip began when TSA confiscated my daughter’s jar of peanut butter (yes, I was highly annoyed), but picked up from there. We made several stops in Greece last year, but this time decided to hunker down on one island- Crete. Home to the ancient Minoans,...
by SMThornton | Jul 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
Drumroll please!*imagine drumroll*And the winner of the Greek Swag contest is…MEDEIA SHARIF!!Yep, I’m leaving ancient Egypt for a while to play in the early Middle Ages, focusing on one super awesome woman. I still have to finish Book #2 (so close, and yet...
by SMThornton | Jul 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’m back! Due to a case of super jet lag (I was up at 1AM doing laundry) I’m waiting to post pictures from Crete, but you’ve still got one day left to enter to win some awesome Greek stuff (as seen in the picture). The super-easy rules:1. Follow my...
by SMThornton | Jul 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
The isles of Greece, the isles of Greece!Where burning Sappho loved and sung, Where grew the arts of war and peace, Where Delos rose, and Phoebus sprung! Eternal summer gilds them yet, But all, except their sun, is set.” -Lord ByronWhy have I been so quiet lately?...
