The kingdoms of ancient Greece feud and fight for territory, and across in Asia Minor the great city of Troy is becoming ever more formidable. This is the world of Homer’s Iliad. A culture of war, violence and blood feud where the highest aspiration for a man is to become a hero and his destiny is defined by his House and family name. Clytemnestra, known to friends and family as Nestra, is born a princess of the Royal House of Sparta. Her mother Leda is so famous a beauty that Zeus himself … [Read more...] about Princess of Sparta by Penelope Haines
Interview with Author – Penelope Haines
About Penelope Haines: Penelope Haines became a writer when she realized she could gaze out of the window with a glass of wine in her hands and claim to be working. Her previous occupations of Nurse, Management Consultant, Parent, Farm Manager, CEO and Commercial Pilot failed to achieve this simple clarity. Her training as a nurse taught her not to kill patients; her training as a flying instructor convinced her to be patient as students attempted to kill her. Penelope's current status as … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Penelope Haines
Interview with Author – Kameel Nasr
About Kameel Nasr: Kameel Nasr is the author of THE WORLD UP CLOSE, which details parts of his bicycle tour around the world. He is a tango dancer, art and music connoisseur, and the creator of the Curiosity Foundation which aims to promote international tolerance and sustainability. What inspires you to write? My writing has been diverse, including how-to books, a personal account of international bike travels, an academic book of Middle East terrorism, and now a Boston-based cozy mystery … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kameel Nasr
