Phyllis T. Smith
My first novel, I Am Livia, ended after Caesar Augustus defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra. My interest in Rome in the time of Augustus didn’t end there. My new book, to be released February 16, was born out of my continuing fascination with the characters that peopled Livia’s world. In The Daughters of Palatine Hill, I focus on Livia’s stepdaughter Julia, and Antony and Cleopatra’s daughter Selene. They were almost exactly the same age and both lived eventful, dangerous lives.
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I just wanted to let you know that I loved the book and very much appreciated the way you chose to write it. Even though the story took place 2000 years ago, in parts of today's world your story is contemporary and real. Have you considered putting this in a stage play format? I think it would be a great stage play. Again, thanks.
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