Out with the Old, In with the New

I've been working the equivalent of two jobs lately: Trying to get the word out that "The Sword of Medina," the sequel to "The Jewel of Medina" has been published, and writing the partial manuscript and outline for my new book, "Queens of the World," which has thrust me into a new era but, in many respects, not a new subject. I am still writing about women in history whose contributions have largely been forgotten or ignored. Set in the 13th century, this book will provide a critique of...