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This is a guest with whom I feel a kinship. Not only is she into the ancient world, but she appears to love flappers too. Also, Romanpunk? Does it get cooler than that? Please, everybody welcome Tansy Roberts!
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I fell in love with the city of Rome through books. My teen years, in which I was mostly reading science fiction or fantasy, were punctuated with the...
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Lily of the Nile (Cleopatra's Daughter, #1)
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The second installment of Stephanie Drey's trilogy following the life of Cleopatra Selene was exquisite, and after devouring it in one setting I was left thirsting for more.
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“Selene’s life is a lesson to us that the trajectory of women’s equality hasn’t always been a forward march. In some ways the ancients were more advanced than we are today; there have been setbacks before and may be more in the future.”
― Stephanie Dray, Lily of the Nile
― Stephanie Dray, Lily of the Nile
“And I reminded myself that a woman should be able to dress as she liked without a man hurting her...”
― Stephanie Dray, Song of the Nile
― Stephanie Dray, Song of the Nile
“Kings and queens cry with family. Hide your grief from subjects and strangers.”
― Stephanie Dray, Lily of the Nile
― Stephanie Dray, Lily of the Nile
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“Selene’s life is a lesson to us that the trajectory of women’s equality hasn’t always been a forward march. In some ways the ancients were more advanced than we are today; there have been setbacks before and may be more in the future.”
― Stephanie Dray, Lily of the Nile
― Stephanie Dray, Lily of the Nile
“And I reminded myself that a woman should be able to dress as she liked without a man hurting her...”
― Stephanie Dray, Song of the Nile
― Stephanie Dray, Song of the Nile
“Kings and queens cry with family. Hide your grief from subjects and strangers.”
― Stephanie Dray, Lily of the Nile
― Stephanie Dray, Lily of the Nile
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I'm missing your blog posts but I understand that work comes first. I've had a crazy couple of months at the office working with crazy deadlines too so I know the feeling. I'm sure all the hard work will pay off in your next book. I can't wait!Take care!!!
Chrystal wrote: "I received "Song of the Nile" today and I'm very exited to read it! I glimpsed and glanced and peeked at it already and definitely intrigued. Can't wait to settle down with it."Yay!
I received "Song of the Nile" today and I'm very exited to read it! I glimpsed and glanced and peeked at it already and definitely intrigued. Can't wait to settle down with it.
Becca wrote: "Hi Stephanie :D Thanks for your friendvite...look forward to chatting books with ya!!"Ditto!
I definitely do not think she was a prostitute. I think she was tarnished because she was a woman.I agree. And it makes me think of some events happening today :P My favorite Margaret George book was Memoirs of Cleopatra, but that can't be surprising :P
My favorite book by Margaret George so far is Mary, Called Magdalene. It is funny, because I am not religious at all. It got me researching the Gnostic Gospels and anything about Mary I could get my hands on. I definitely do not think she was a prostitute. I think she was tarnished because she was a woman. I also loved Mary, Queen of Scotts. I really dislike Queen Elizabeth since I read that one. What about you? What's your favorite George book?
Kristi-The Book Faery wrote: "Hi Stephanie! I started d reading Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series 15 years ago just as I finished nursing school! To this day it remains one of my dearest companion series! We have extremely good taste :o] Yes, yes we do! ;) Last night I think I startled my husband awake by shouting, "Jack Randall, you bastard!"
Hi Stephanie!Thanks so much for your friendship and your book recommendation!
I started reading Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series 15 years ago just as I finished nursing school! I couldn't wait to get my hands on the next installment fast enough! To this day it remains one of my dearest companion series!
We have extremely good taste :o]
Lindsey wrote: "Just found out you are going to be at Conbust, which I also JUST FOUND OUT EXISTED. Where has it been all my life?! Must.go."I'm eager to see you there!
Just found out you are going to be at Conbust, which I also JUST FOUND OUT EXISTED. Where has it been all my life?! Must.go.
Stephanie Dray wrote:"I see we're both fans of Margaret George! Naturally, the Memoirs of Cleopatra are my favorite but I also have a soft spot for Mary Queen of Scots. I look forward to chatting books with you."Yes! She is wonderful and she's coming out with a new one in March. I'm excited!
Thanks for the friendship!
Jessi(ca) wrote: "I am in LOVE with Lily of the Nile & Song of the Nile. Are you coming out with another or was that the end of the series? I'm currently reading any Egyptian historical fiction that I can find!"I'm in love with you for loving them ;) Thanks so much for your kind remarks. I'm writing the third and final book in the trilogy right now. I hope you'll do me the additional kindness of reviewing my novels and telling friends about them! (Goodreads is fantastic, Amazon is even better, but really anywhere that's convenient for you and I'm grateful even if you don't have the chance.)
Gabrielle Carolina wrote: "Steph-So many of my friends added Lily after I sent out a mass "book Rec!" I was so excited to see how many hadn't heard of it before, but now must read it! Because they must read it. *nods head,..."
Don't suppose you could do it again for Song? :P
Lindsey wrote: "I just finished reading the scene the night before Selene leaves Rome. !!!!! I was SHOCKED. And now my nook is dead and my charger is missing so I have no idea what happens next. Hopefully B&N gets..."Lots of very shocking things happen in this book so I hope B&N fixes your Nook right away! ;)
I just finished reading the scene the night before Selene leaves Rome. !!!!! I was SHOCKED. And now my nook is dead and my charger is missing so I have no idea what happens next. Hopefully B&N gets me my new charger soon so I can finish it!
Hannah wrote: "Thanks for the add Stephanie! I love your work -- I practically devoured your first book in one sitting. And I'm eagerly awaiting 'Song of the Nile'.Thank you for creating an exciting story to ste..."
How kind of you to let me know! I'm so nervous about what people will think of this sequel!
Thanks for the add Stephanie! I love your work -- I practically devoured your first book in one sitting. And I'm eagerly awaiting 'Song of the Nile'.Thank you for creating an exciting story to step into :)
Hi Stephanie! I found an article about Cleopatra in the National Geographic Magazine website. Here's the link: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/201... There's also a trivia. It's more about the movies than about the history, but I thought you'd be interested. Here's the link: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/201...
Steph-So many of my friends added Lily after I sent out a mass "book Rec!" I was so excited to see how many hadn't heard of it before, but now must read it! Because they must read it. *nods head, nods head!*
So... any new news about that *thing* you showed me?
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G.C.
AKA Selephanie's biggest Cheerleader!
