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January 28, 2017
The Broken Lance - Update
My next historical, THE BROKEN LANCE, is scheduled for release July, 2017. Sunbury Press is arranging with Amazon to allow readers to pre-order the novel in advance. Below is a description of the novel taken from its back cover:
In Rome, when shaking hands with a stranger, you'd best count your fingers to see if they are still attached.
44 A.D. Ancient Britannia is wild, unpredictable, and merciless. The dusty streets of Rome are chaotic and dangerous, home to incredible opulence, deplorable poverty, and a political web that catches anyone who dares to question the empire. Both places call to young Roman cavalry sergeant Marcellus Reburrus, who must survive a world of political treachery in which one’s life can be taken in an instant—by friend or enemy.
After enduring a ravaging storm, Marcellus’s boots hit the shore of Britannia under the orders of Roman Emperor Claudius only to face deplorable conditions and a commander who would rather see Marcellus dead than reporting for duty. Despite the circumstances, Marcellus quickly makes a name for himself, earning awards for bravery, promotion to centurion, and further alienating himself from the evil commander.
Marcellus’s return to Rome brings a whole new set of problems, the least of which is dodging assassination attempts, unraveling conspiracies, and falling in love. From the underground caves of beggars beneath the city to the magnificent homes of the Roman elite, Marcellus uncovers an elaborate plot of betrayal, one that can bring down the entire city. Can he find the conspirators before they find him . . . and destroy everything he holds dear?
This beautifully descriptive novel brings to life the remarkable worlds of ancient Britannia and Rome—while following the brilliant Marcellus, whose entire life is turned upside down as he must solve a complex mystery . . . and stay alive amongst backstabbing senators, murderous traitors, and an extraordinary city whose legacy is both inspiring and duplicitous.
In Rome, when shaking hands with a stranger, you'd best count your fingers to see if they are still attached.
44 A.D. Ancient Britannia is wild, unpredictable, and merciless. The dusty streets of Rome are chaotic and dangerous, home to incredible opulence, deplorable poverty, and a political web that catches anyone who dares to question the empire. Both places call to young Roman cavalry sergeant Marcellus Reburrus, who must survive a world of political treachery in which one’s life can be taken in an instant—by friend or enemy.
After enduring a ravaging storm, Marcellus’s boots hit the shore of Britannia under the orders of Roman Emperor Claudius only to face deplorable conditions and a commander who would rather see Marcellus dead than reporting for duty. Despite the circumstances, Marcellus quickly makes a name for himself, earning awards for bravery, promotion to centurion, and further alienating himself from the evil commander.
Marcellus’s return to Rome brings a whole new set of problems, the least of which is dodging assassination attempts, unraveling conspiracies, and falling in love. From the underground caves of beggars beneath the city to the magnificent homes of the Roman elite, Marcellus uncovers an elaborate plot of betrayal, one that can bring down the entire city. Can he find the conspirators before they find him . . . and destroy everything he holds dear?
This beautifully descriptive novel brings to life the remarkable worlds of ancient Britannia and Rome—while following the brilliant Marcellus, whose entire life is turned upside down as he must solve a complex mystery . . . and stay alive amongst backstabbing senators, murderous traitors, and an extraordinary city whose legacy is both inspiring and duplicitous.
January 19, 2017
The Broken Lance and The Peacekeeper - Update
Just received word from Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com), the tentative release for my historical novel, THE BROKEN LANCE, should be July, 2017. THE PEACEKEEPER is scheduled for release November, 2017. These stories are seen through the eyes of a Spanish cavalryman who becomes a centurion. He goes to Rome, after campaigning in Britannia, as the retainer for a real historical character. The period covered runs from 44 - 69 A.D. Additionally, copies of my novels will be sent to Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly two months before publication for review. This is a major step taken by Sunbury Press to get the word out not only on my novels but other books published by them. I will keep my fingers crossed those dates will hold up, and keep all of you informed as well.
January 4, 2017
The Peacekeeper - Update
As you may remember, my historical novel, THE PEACEKEEPER, which second book in a two part series (the being THE BROKEN LANCE) was accepted for publication by Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com), a traditional small press (not an indie). The novel will probably be released late Fall/early Winter 2017 (THE BROKEN LANCE will probably be released this Summer). As you may remember, the main character, Marcellus, a Spaniard, is now a centurion in the Roman army and retainer to Titus Flavius Sabinus (historical character) in Rome. The following is a synopsis and description that will be used on the back jacket of the novel:
The Peacekeeper - Back Jacket Cover
August, A.D. 45. Marcellus, a Spanish Centurion in the Roman Army, is unsafely ensconced in tumultuous and murderous Rome, a city that can claim its victims in an instant, and give its chosen ones glory at a moment’s notice. After confronting his nemesis and former commander, Anicius Pedius Gallus, in the boisterous Roman forum, Marcellus escapes yet another close call with a “Roman ally,” and races home to the object of his desire—Eleyne, a feisty, British-Celtic princess. And one that is none-too happy about being a royal hostage. But love counters betrayal in this harsh city, and the two are married against a backdrop of mysterious treacheries and secrecies. Even as the two start a family and Marcellus advances through the ranks, the evil Gallus seems to lurk in the shadows around every corner.
As a resident of Rome, Marcellus is no stranger to chaos, but when he’s thrust into the role of commander of the Watch's Seventh Cohort, and must lead a ragtag group of men to quell a bloody riot numbering in the hundreds of thousands, can he do the job or will he be exiled from his reviled and beloved city? And when a new emperor takes hold of the reins, siding with scoundrels and slaughterers, and a fire ravages the city, can Marcellus save everyone he holds dear or will he be left alone with blood on his hands?
From the birth of Christianity, to the back stabbings in the Senate, to lives of the slaves and commoners, to the behind-the-scenes of the worlds of the Roman emperors, The Peacekeeper will bring the duplicitous, colorful, and raw streets of Rome to brilliant life, and will leave you breathless until the final page.
The Peacekeeper - Back Jacket Cover
August, A.D. 45. Marcellus, a Spanish Centurion in the Roman Army, is unsafely ensconced in tumultuous and murderous Rome, a city that can claim its victims in an instant, and give its chosen ones glory at a moment’s notice. After confronting his nemesis and former commander, Anicius Pedius Gallus, in the boisterous Roman forum, Marcellus escapes yet another close call with a “Roman ally,” and races home to the object of his desire—Eleyne, a feisty, British-Celtic princess. And one that is none-too happy about being a royal hostage. But love counters betrayal in this harsh city, and the two are married against a backdrop of mysterious treacheries and secrecies. Even as the two start a family and Marcellus advances through the ranks, the evil Gallus seems to lurk in the shadows around every corner.
As a resident of Rome, Marcellus is no stranger to chaos, but when he’s thrust into the role of commander of the Watch's Seventh Cohort, and must lead a ragtag group of men to quell a bloody riot numbering in the hundreds of thousands, can he do the job or will he be exiled from his reviled and beloved city? And when a new emperor takes hold of the reins, siding with scoundrels and slaughterers, and a fire ravages the city, can Marcellus save everyone he holds dear or will he be left alone with blood on his hands?
From the birth of Christianity, to the back stabbings in the Senate, to lives of the slaves and commoners, to the behind-the-scenes of the worlds of the Roman emperors, The Peacekeeper will bring the duplicitous, colorful, and raw streets of Rome to brilliant life, and will leave you breathless until the final page.
Blog Update
Check my latest blog update. I discussed the progress of my latest historical novels, THE BROKEN LANCE (including a summary on the back page jacket) and THE PEACEKEEPER. Others subjects include book signing successes, the story of the Roman holiday, Saturnalia and more.
http://www.jessstevenhughes.com/blog....
http://www.jessstevenhughes.com/blog....
The Broken Lance - Update
If I have not mentioned it before, I have had two more historical novels, THE BROKEN LANCE and THE PEACEKEEPER, accepted for publication by Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com), a traditional small press (not a self-publisher). This is a two book series that takes place in Britannia and Rome between 44 - 69 A.D.They will be published, Summer, 2017.
The main character is Marcellus Tiberius Reburrus a Spaniard in the Roman army's auxiliary cavalry. When the story opens he is a junior cavalry officer, Sesquiplicarius. Since I am writing this for a general audience, I don't want to stick them with that mouthful. I use it once and the rest of the way, I use the term, sergeant, so don't be a stickler, this book is not just for re-enactors by a long shot.
The Broken Lance - Jacket - Back Cover
In Rome, when shaking hands with a stranger, you'd best count your fingers to see if they are still attached.
44 A.D. Ancient Britannia is wild, unpredictable, and merciless. The dusty streets of Rome are chaotic and dangerous, home to incredible opulence, deplorable poverty, and a political web that catches anyone who dares to question the empire. Both places call to young Roman cavalry sergeant Marcellus Reburrus, who must survive a world of political treachery in which one’s life can be taken in an instant—by friend or enemy.
After enduring a ravaging storm, Marcellus’s boots hit the shore of Britannia under the orders of Roman Emperor Claudius only to face deplorable conditions and a commander who would rather see Marcellus dead than reporting for duty. Despite the circumstances, Marcellus quickly makes a name for himself, earning awards for bravery, promotion to centurion, and further alienating himself from the evil commander.
Marcellus’s return to Rome brings a whole new set of problems, the least of which is dodging assassination attempts, unraveling conspiracies, and falling in love. From the underground caves of beggars beneath the city to the magnificent homes of the Roman elite, Marcellus uncovers an elaborate plot of betrayal, one that can bring down the entire city. Can he find the conspirators before they find him . . . and destroy everything he holds dear?
This beautifully descriptive novel brings to life the remarkable worlds of ancient Britannia and Rome—while following the brilliant Marcellus, whose entire life is turned upside down as he must solve a complex mystery . . . and stay alive amongst backstabbing senators, murderous traitors, and an extraordinary city whose legacy is both inspiring and duplicitous.
The main character is Marcellus Tiberius Reburrus a Spaniard in the Roman army's auxiliary cavalry. When the story opens he is a junior cavalry officer, Sesquiplicarius. Since I am writing this for a general audience, I don't want to stick them with that mouthful. I use it once and the rest of the way, I use the term, sergeant, so don't be a stickler, this book is not just for re-enactors by a long shot.
The Broken Lance - Jacket - Back Cover
In Rome, when shaking hands with a stranger, you'd best count your fingers to see if they are still attached.
44 A.D. Ancient Britannia is wild, unpredictable, and merciless. The dusty streets of Rome are chaotic and dangerous, home to incredible opulence, deplorable poverty, and a political web that catches anyone who dares to question the empire. Both places call to young Roman cavalry sergeant Marcellus Reburrus, who must survive a world of political treachery in which one’s life can be taken in an instant—by friend or enemy.
After enduring a ravaging storm, Marcellus’s boots hit the shore of Britannia under the orders of Roman Emperor Claudius only to face deplorable conditions and a commander who would rather see Marcellus dead than reporting for duty. Despite the circumstances, Marcellus quickly makes a name for himself, earning awards for bravery, promotion to centurion, and further alienating himself from the evil commander.
Marcellus’s return to Rome brings a whole new set of problems, the least of which is dodging assassination attempts, unraveling conspiracies, and falling in love. From the underground caves of beggars beneath the city to the magnificent homes of the Roman elite, Marcellus uncovers an elaborate plot of betrayal, one that can bring down the entire city. Can he find the conspirators before they find him . . . and destroy everything he holds dear?
This beautifully descriptive novel brings to life the remarkable worlds of ancient Britannia and Rome—while following the brilliant Marcellus, whose entire life is turned upside down as he must solve a complex mystery . . . and stay alive amongst backstabbing senators, murderous traitors, and an extraordinary city whose legacy is both inspiring and duplicitous.
December 20, 2016
Book Signing Success
Successful book signing weekend. I signed many copies of my historical novels from The Sign of the Eagle Trilogy @ Yoke's Fresh Market, Liberty Lake, Washington and Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Northtown Mall, Spokane, WA, Friday (Yoke's), Saturday & Sunday (B&N). Met lots of interesting people from all over the Inland Northwest, including Idaho, Montana and British Columbia, Canada, and handed all my fliers (had to print up more Friday night).
Yoke's store manager, Dan Dicicco said I could return as often as I wanted for signings which was flattering. I answered I didn't want to "mine out" the area but would return in February.
B&N store manager, Kelly, told me I could return every month to sign if I wanted to. Again, I answered the same as above, but I would be glad to return February. He further elaborated the following: "I was the assistant manager at the Valley (Spokane Valley B&N) store for four years, I saw you in action several times, I know your worth. You are the prime example as to what an author should be doing during a signing, but what most author's fail to do. You greet everyone that not only enters the store but people who pass by in the mall corridor. That is why both Leslie (B&N Spokane Valley) and me want you at our stores." I was speechless.
I want to thank Yoke's manager, Dan Dicicco; B&N store manager, Kelly, B&N assistant store managers, Hilde and Lynn for their assistance in making these book signings a success.
Yoke's store manager, Dan Dicicco said I could return as often as I wanted for signings which was flattering. I answered I didn't want to "mine out" the area but would return in February.
B&N store manager, Kelly, told me I could return every month to sign if I wanted to. Again, I answered the same as above, but I would be glad to return February. He further elaborated the following: "I was the assistant manager at the Valley (Spokane Valley B&N) store for four years, I saw you in action several times, I know your worth. You are the prime example as to what an author should be doing during a signing, but what most author's fail to do. You greet everyone that not only enters the store but people who pass by in the mall corridor. That is why both Leslie (B&N Spokane Valley) and me want you at our stores." I was speechless.
I want to thank Yoke's manager, Dan Dicicco; B&N store manager, Kelly, B&N assistant store managers, Hilde and Lynn for their assistance in making these book signings a success.
December 3, 2016
The Peacekeeper Has Been Completed
Great news! After five rewrites of the last scene in chapter 30, the last chapter of THE PEACEKEEPER, the novel is completed. I ran the last two rewrites past my mentor Pat DeMars-Pfeiffer, who has had nine historicals published. The fourth rewrite she said I was close and suggested how to make it better. When I originally read the chapter to the writers last Saturday, her suggestions were the best I took from the group. I rewrote again and submitted to her and in her words, "This is great, just what I had in mind. Good for you. Now start on the next one."
One thing at a time, I have few minor things left to do such as writing a summary for the back cover, but I will be submitting the novel to Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com) soon.
One thing at a time, I have few minor things left to do such as writing a summary for the back cover, but I will be submitting the novel to Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com) soon.
November 30, 2016
Work in Progress - The Peacekeeper
I am down to chapter 30, the last chapter on the rewrite of my next historical novel, THE PEACEKEEPER, the second segment of THE BROKEN LANCE. The story takes place in First Century A.D. Imperial Rome as seen through the eyes of a Spanish Centurion in the Roman army. Now, he is a tribune and one of the cohort commanders of the City Guard.
As I previously mentioned, I read the last chapter to my writers group, the Red Ink Fictioneers (previously known as the Spokane Novelist Group). I told them I didn't like the ending, and they agreed and gave me several suggestions. I am now rewriting the ending using some their advice.
Author Ernest Hemingway claimed to have rewritten the ending of his wonderful classic, Farewell to Arms, thirty-five times before he was satisfied with what he had written. I hope I won't have to do that many rewrites, then again, my novel isn't a Farewell to arms. Wish me good luck!
As I previously mentioned, I read the last chapter to my writers group, the Red Ink Fictioneers (previously known as the Spokane Novelist Group). I told them I didn't like the ending, and they agreed and gave me several suggestions. I am now rewriting the ending using some their advice.
Author Ernest Hemingway claimed to have rewritten the ending of his wonderful classic, Farewell to Arms, thirty-five times before he was satisfied with what he had written. I hope I won't have to do that many rewrites, then again, my novel isn't a Farewell to arms. Wish me good luck!
November 27, 2016
Book Signing Reminder
Book Signing double-header. For those who live in the greater Spokane, Washington/North Idaho area, I will be signing copies of my three exciting historical novels: The Sign of the Eagle; The Wolf of Britannia, Part I & II (the setting is First Century A.D. Celtic Britain and Imperial Rome) at the following locations:
(1) Yoke's Fresh Market, 1233 N. Liberty Lake Road, Liberty Lake, Washington, Friday, December 2nd, 11 am/5 pm.
(2) Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley, Washington, Sunday, December 4th, 12/4 pm.
For those who can't attend, you can order my books online at Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com), Amazon, Barnes & Noble or your local brick and mortar store. You can also order them as ebooks on Kindle.
(1) Yoke's Fresh Market, 1233 N. Liberty Lake Road, Liberty Lake, Washington, Friday, December 2nd, 11 am/5 pm.
(2) Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley, Washington, Sunday, December 4th, 12/4 pm.
For those who can't attend, you can order my books online at Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com), Amazon, Barnes & Noble or your local brick and mortar store. You can also order them as ebooks on Kindle.
November 14, 2016
Blog Update
The Broken Lance Accepted for Publication
Wonderful news! I am pleased to announce that Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com) has accepted my latest novel, The Broken Lance, for publication (No, the picture will not be the book cover, it is only a symbolic representation). I am doing my best to have the rewrite of the second part of this saga, The Peacekeeper ready for submission, January, 2017.
The Sign of the Eagle Book Sales Success
Good news! Because of sales (book signings) I made at my recent author's events here in the Pacific Northwest, my historical novel, The Sign of the Eagle, was listed number 4 out of the top 50 best-selling books for Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com) during the month of October.
Book Signing Successes - Update
As I explained in my July blog, multi-entertainment store Hastings Books, Music and Videos was going out of business as of October 31, 2016, the result of filing for bankruptcy. I had explained that nearly one-half of my book signings were conducted at their stores, most were successful. Because Hasting was very supportive of local authors, they gave me the chance to sell my novels on a multi-store basis. Their demise meant I had to look elsewhere to sell books. Yes, my books are available online through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and my publisher Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com). However, I seem to be more successful selling at book signing events than online. Besides, I enjoy getting out and meeting the public. I have met with partial success in replacing Hastings. One local grocery chain, Yoke's Fresh Grocery, which has seventeen stores in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, appears to be a good prospect. So far I have conducted two successful signings at their store in Liberty Lake, Washington, and I will return for two more stores in December (see my book signing schedule for dates for all my signings past and present). I will contacting more of their stores after the first of the year for possible events.
I have also picked up signings at Barnes & Noble, Northtown Mall, Spokane, Washington. The signing of November 5th, was very successful, and I will return December 17th. Another B&N store, this one in San Jose, California, their Eastridge store has been added to the mix as well. I will be signing there March 18, 2017, in addition to the Blossom Hill B&N at which I have previously signed and will again in conjunction to Eastridge, March 19, 2017.
After the first of January, 2017, I will be contacting several stores for additional book signings, including independent stores in the Seattle and Puget Sound. I conducted a successful signing at B&N Woodinville, Washington, in October, and the manager asked me call back in January to arrange for another signing in the Spring.
The only less than stellar signing was at Aunties Book Store, Spokane, Washington. When started signings in 2012, Aunties gave me the chance to sign there. I did fairly well. However, they have changed ownership. I did a signing for them September 24th. Management allowed me only two hours, which is completely inadequate time for me to succeed, I usually need a four hour block. As a result I sold very few books. As authors, we are urged to support independent book stores. Unfortunately, I don't feel that was the case with Aunties. I have no plans to return there in the future. Ironically, I have done far better at Hastings, when they were in business, and now Barns and Noble and Yoke's Fresh Market.
Roman Myth & Myth Making Exhibition
October 15th, 2016, I visited the Jundt Art Museum on the campus of Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. They are holding an exhibition from September 17 - December 17, 2016, titled, Roman Myth and Mythmaking. The purpose of the exhibition is: "...examines how the ancient Romans constructed and spread their religious and cultural beliefs as seen through mostly small-scale objects, such as coins (a lot of those), gems, lamps, and statues, they created and used on a daily basis. The historical figures, divinities, personifications, and heroes chosen by them to decorate these objects informs us about Romans' history, their beliefs, and their myths."
This is a very interesting exhibition of many artifacts. It is followed up with weekly lectures, given every Thursday night by noted professors on various aspects of Roman life, until the end of the exhibition. Unfortunately, the public is not allowed to take photos and so I am using a souvenir card.
Myth of Disapearing Book Myth of the Disappearing Book
After years of sales growth, major publishers reported a fall in their e-book sales for the first time this year, introducing new doubts about the potential of e-books in the publishing industry. A Penguin executive even admitted recently that the e-books hype may have driven unwise investment, with the company losing too much confidence in “the power of the word on the page.”
Yet despite the increasing realization that digital and print can easily coexist in the market, the question of whether the e-book will “kill” the print book continues to surface. It doesn’t matter if the intention is to predict or dismiss this possibility; the potential disappearance of the book does not cease to stimulate our imagination.
Why is this idea so powerful? Why do we continue to question the encounter between e-books and print books in terms of a struggle, even if all evidence points to their peaceful coexistence?
For more information go to the below link. http://theconversation.com/the-myth-o...
Thank You to Four Gracious Ladies
Lastly, I want to thank Authors Eva Blaskovic, Uvi Poznansky, Laura Vosika and Patty Wiseman for taking time out of their busy schedules to be interviewed by me for this blog. These are a group of most talented, fascinating ladies, and I highly recommend the reading their books. Thank so much!
Wonderful news! I am pleased to announce that Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com) has accepted my latest novel, The Broken Lance, for publication (No, the picture will not be the book cover, it is only a symbolic representation). I am doing my best to have the rewrite of the second part of this saga, The Peacekeeper ready for submission, January, 2017.
The Sign of the Eagle Book Sales Success
Good news! Because of sales (book signings) I made at my recent author's events here in the Pacific Northwest, my historical novel, The Sign of the Eagle, was listed number 4 out of the top 50 best-selling books for Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com) during the month of October.
Book Signing Successes - Update
As I explained in my July blog, multi-entertainment store Hastings Books, Music and Videos was going out of business as of October 31, 2016, the result of filing for bankruptcy. I had explained that nearly one-half of my book signings were conducted at their stores, most were successful. Because Hasting was very supportive of local authors, they gave me the chance to sell my novels on a multi-store basis. Their demise meant I had to look elsewhere to sell books. Yes, my books are available online through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and my publisher Sunbury Press (www.sunburypress.com). However, I seem to be more successful selling at book signing events than online. Besides, I enjoy getting out and meeting the public. I have met with partial success in replacing Hastings. One local grocery chain, Yoke's Fresh Grocery, which has seventeen stores in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, appears to be a good prospect. So far I have conducted two successful signings at their store in Liberty Lake, Washington, and I will return for two more stores in December (see my book signing schedule for dates for all my signings past and present). I will contacting more of their stores after the first of the year for possible events.
I have also picked up signings at Barnes & Noble, Northtown Mall, Spokane, Washington. The signing of November 5th, was very successful, and I will return December 17th. Another B&N store, this one in San Jose, California, their Eastridge store has been added to the mix as well. I will be signing there March 18, 2017, in addition to the Blossom Hill B&N at which I have previously signed and will again in conjunction to Eastridge, March 19, 2017.
After the first of January, 2017, I will be contacting several stores for additional book signings, including independent stores in the Seattle and Puget Sound. I conducted a successful signing at B&N Woodinville, Washington, in October, and the manager asked me call back in January to arrange for another signing in the Spring.
The only less than stellar signing was at Aunties Book Store, Spokane, Washington. When started signings in 2012, Aunties gave me the chance to sign there. I did fairly well. However, they have changed ownership. I did a signing for them September 24th. Management allowed me only two hours, which is completely inadequate time for me to succeed, I usually need a four hour block. As a result I sold very few books. As authors, we are urged to support independent book stores. Unfortunately, I don't feel that was the case with Aunties. I have no plans to return there in the future. Ironically, I have done far better at Hastings, when they were in business, and now Barns and Noble and Yoke's Fresh Market.
Roman Myth & Myth Making Exhibition
October 15th, 2016, I visited the Jundt Art Museum on the campus of Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. They are holding an exhibition from September 17 - December 17, 2016, titled, Roman Myth and Mythmaking. The purpose of the exhibition is: "...examines how the ancient Romans constructed and spread their religious and cultural beliefs as seen through mostly small-scale objects, such as coins (a lot of those), gems, lamps, and statues, they created and used on a daily basis. The historical figures, divinities, personifications, and heroes chosen by them to decorate these objects informs us about Romans' history, their beliefs, and their myths."
This is a very interesting exhibition of many artifacts. It is followed up with weekly lectures, given every Thursday night by noted professors on various aspects of Roman life, until the end of the exhibition. Unfortunately, the public is not allowed to take photos and so I am using a souvenir card.
Myth of Disapearing Book Myth of the Disappearing Book
After years of sales growth, major publishers reported a fall in their e-book sales for the first time this year, introducing new doubts about the potential of e-books in the publishing industry. A Penguin executive even admitted recently that the e-books hype may have driven unwise investment, with the company losing too much confidence in “the power of the word on the page.”
Yet despite the increasing realization that digital and print can easily coexist in the market, the question of whether the e-book will “kill” the print book continues to surface. It doesn’t matter if the intention is to predict or dismiss this possibility; the potential disappearance of the book does not cease to stimulate our imagination.
Why is this idea so powerful? Why do we continue to question the encounter between e-books and print books in terms of a struggle, even if all evidence points to their peaceful coexistence?
For more information go to the below link. http://theconversation.com/the-myth-o...
Thank You to Four Gracious Ladies
Lastly, I want to thank Authors Eva Blaskovic, Uvi Poznansky, Laura Vosika and Patty Wiseman for taking time out of their busy schedules to be interviewed by me for this blog. These are a group of most talented, fascinating ladies, and I highly recommend the reading their books. Thank so much!
