I was surfing the web curious as to how many variations of Homer’s Iliad been made into a movie. What I found was surprising. A total of four movies; correction, three, one was a television series. Dickens’ Great Expectations, on the other hand, had seven movies and three television series created. I won’t even attempt…
The role of women in the Iliad is the central to the story, the war precipitated by the capture of a female of royal lineage along with untold wealth. From the beginning of the story, the tenth year of the war, the Greek forces are plagued with an incurable disease. How and why did it…
What qualities make a great leader? Is it their ability to lead by example, having respect for others or it is a right, a role inherited such as a king? Whichever it may entail, a leader can make or break a situation. The question remains, did Agamemnon possess the desired virtues to lead thousands of…
It all comes down to fate, whatever a person does or decides there are always consequences. They can be good or bad, I wish for the former but as we all know that depends on the individual. Sometimes it’s a small thing and in other circumstances it is big, so huge it changes the course…
It was common practice for ancient Greeks and many ancient cultures to visit oracles and seers before they made big decisions or to find out whether the prospects of their future looked good. There is a difference between an oracle and a seer. An oracle, usually a priest or priestess, would relay predictions as given…
I asked Carrie Slager The Mad Reviewer if she would review my short story in exchange for a copy of The Curse of Troy. She gracefully said yes even though she only reviews anthologies of short stories rather than just one short story. Carrie is well read and knows her mythology which is why I…
Scott Whitmore, author of Carpathia and The Devil’s Harvest, was kind enough to review The Curse of Troy. I want to thank Scott for his time and wonderful review. Head over to his blog to read about it and an interview with me. AgamemnonAmazonancient greeksAncient HistoryBook ReviewcarpathiacurseebooksereadersGreek GodsGreek MythologyHelen of Troyhomer the iliadindie…
Women since the dawn of time, have been labelled, scorned, vilified or regarded as ball-busters if they show strength. Throughout history there have been numerous examples where women were condemned: Helen of Sparta, Nefertiti, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Mata Hari, Marilyn Monroe to just name a few. The question one has to ask is why?…
Hello dear friends, The day has finally arrived! The Curse of Troy is now uploaded and available to purchase. Blurb Helen of Troy! The most beautiful woman in the world. Her face launched a thousand ships. Betrayal, greed and power unfold in this compelling Greek tragedy. It was a war renowned throughout times gone by…
Thank you all so much for participating and voting for your favourite cover Book Cover Reveal. It was a wonderful response and a big thank you to those who commented. I have a few ideas as per suggestions for my next story and book cover. Now for the results! 74% voted for… Book Cover 1 Look out for the…
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