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Daughter of Darkness

A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future.’ Author Unknown

This quote can be applied to both genders really as parents would say sons and daughters give joy, hope and wonderful memories. Parents want the best for their children, boy or girl, and do what they can to ensure a good life for their progeny. Though it doesn’t always happen, life throws a spanner in the works and it causes havoc. Sometimes the path diverges and one is able to get back on track, however in some instances, it doesn’t. That’s what happened to Demeter when her daughter Persephone was taken from her.

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Book Launch 23 May 2013

Pandora by Pierre Loison 1910-1912 Louvre Museum

Pandora
by Pierre Loison
1910-1912
Louvre Museum

The day is fast approaching for the launch of Boxed in a Curse, the fourth short story in the Accursed Women series. The book cover will be revealed in nine days, so if you haven’t as yet voted for your favourite cover you have until the end of this week to have your say. This would have to be the closest of margins for the selection of book covers.

As mentioned in the post New Story and Cover Choices, the story is about Pandora, the first woman created by the gods. Hesiod briefly mentions her in his Works and Days, (boy did he have a problem with women!) allowing other ancient historians/playwrights take up the story and embellish it further. I think she was hard done by. If someone gives you a present aren’t you inclined to open it? Or is that just me… and Pandora?

In the story Boxed in a Curse, I hope to play tribute to Pandora and put into perspective of the events which led to her opening the urn.

Please write down the date: 23 May 2013 and hope to see you on the day of the launch.

As always, I look forward to your comments.
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Helen – Did The Ancient Historians Get It Right or Were They Wrong?

Helen of Troy, her name has endured the test of time and to this day, people are still fascinated. Why? Is it her famous family lineage or the mystery which surrounds the myth? For me it was Homer’s story The Iliad that catapulted my fascination and desire to know more. Helen is a mystery. There is no hard evidence to suggest she existed, yet Bettany Hughes wrote a book Helen of Troy: Goddess, Princess, Whore. So if a renowned historian can find enough primary and secondary sources to ‘pen’ a book, there must be some truth in the myth. Right?

Menelaus intends to strike Helen; struck by her beauty, he drops his swords. A flying Eros and Aphrodite (on the left) watch the scene. by Menelaus Painter Louvre Museum

Menelaus intends to strike Helen; struck by her beauty, he drops his swords. A flying Eros and Aphrodite (on the left) watch the scene.
by Menelaus Painter ca. 450-440 BC
Louvre Museum

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A Mother’s Love

A mother has a unique bond with her child, a deep connection which is established when a woman becomes pregnant. Ten months of nurture before the birth unites both mother and child. No matter what happens afterwards, whether life deals good cards or bad cards, that connection is what binds, forever. Even our planet is referred to as Mother Earth or Gaia, the giver of life. A mother’s love will always see the good, like our planet who keeps giving us the ability to breathe, sustain and live no matter what we do to her. And like Demeter, whose unconditional love for her daughter, showed us the way of motherhood and parenthood.

Demeter mourning Persepone by Evelyn de Morgan, 1906

Demeter mourning Persephone
by Evelyn de Morgan, 1906

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New Story and Cover Choices

Well, April has come and gone. I must have blinked, four months of 2013 down, eight to go. Eek! Forgive me, need to compose myself.

Now to the real reason behind this post. In three weeks time I will be publishing a new short story called Boxed in a Curse. I have three book covers to choose from. As always, your input is valuable and would like you to vote. The winning cover will be revealed on the day of publication.

Here’s the blurb to whet your appetite.

Blurb

She was created by the gods. A gift to humanity. Then there was the urn.

Pandora, the first woman on earth, was endowed with many gifts: beauty, intelligence, domesticity, lover, sympathiser, nurturer and curiosity. Then Zeus presents an urn. It would be her wedding dowry. Neither she nor her husband, Epimethos knew what contained inside, warned by Hermes the Messenger, never to open it.

So the story goes… according to Grandpa.

Book Cover 1

Book Cover 1

Book Cover 2

Book Cover 2

Book Cover 3

Book Cover 3

I look forward to your comments.

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Phaedra – Poor Little Princess

A little background about Phaedra and her family:

She came from a powerful, royal family. Her father was King Minos once ruler of Krete. It was the king’s name Sir Arthur Evans (British archaeologist who discovered the palace of Knossos) had given to the pre-Greek civilisation on the island—the Minoans. There is evidence to suggest it was these same people who gave rise to Plato’s story about Atlantis and Santorini (Thera) was the island the philosopher wrote about.

Phaedra was one of seven children. Her sister Ariadne was renown in Greek mythology as she was the one who helped Theseus find his way out of the labyrinth: Theseus and the Minotaur legend. They lived a privileged life on Krete and the palace, which was an engineering and architectural accomplishment, signified the supremacy of the Kretans. It was a thalassocracy—a sea power—and a wall frieze discovered at the site of Akrotiri on Santorini, illustrated the coming and going of fleets.

Flotilla Miniature Frieze

Flotilla Miniature Frieze

http://www.travel-to-santorini.com/place.php?place_id=40

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Doubly Blessed, 5 Star Reviews

Do you ever stop and think about all the work you do is starting to pay off? It has been a slow and gradual growth. Though nothing happens unless you work hard and long hours. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a long, and I mean long way to go just yet before I see the fruits of my labour.

I have been doubly blessed by the amazing reviews written by Scott Whitmore Things That Cross My Mind and Carrie Slager The Mad Reviewer. These reviewers are amazing and extremely busy people and I for one, am grateful to them. It takes time not only to read stories but also to sit and write reviews. I am just branching out in writing reviews and it is not easy.

The Loves of the Gods by Annibale Carracci (1560-1609)

The Loves of the Gods
by Annibale Carracci
(1560-1609)

I asked Carrie and Scott to read my latest short story A Goddess’ Curse in exchange for a copy of my story. You can read their reviews by visiting their sites. 

I would also like to take the time to thank Nicole McManus Ariesgrl Book Reviews. She read and reviewed Aphrodite’s Curse and posted a fantastic review.

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