Cover Reveal- A Losing Logan Novella
COVER REVEAL- A Losing Logan Novella HAUNTING ZOE by Sherry D. Ficklin Available 4/18/14 Logan woke up with a big problem. He’s extremely dead. No one from his former life seems able to see or hear him, making his afterlife little more than a miserable nightmare. That is, until the day of his funeral, when […]
A to Z Challenge: I is for Ixion
Ixion is a Greek character I’ve gotten to know over the years. He plays a major part in my third book, DemonSpark. First I’ll give you the synopsis of my book, and then I’ll tell you how Ixion plays into the story: Lily White has two challenges. First, she struggles to keep her ancestry a […]
A to Z Challenge: H is for Hermione
I know who we all think of when we hear the name Hermione, but did you know that she was also a Greek heroine? Hermione was the only daughter of King Menelaus of Sparta and Helen of Troy. There is some confusion regarding her betrothal. Some sources say that she was betrothed to two different […]
A to Z Challenge: G is for Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh, while not commonly thought of as a Greek hero, does play a role in mythology. He was the legendary ruler of Uruk, a city-state in ancient Sumer. He became the hero of the world’s oldest narrative poem. We as a culture didn’t learn of Gilgamesh’s tale until the 1850s, while archaeologists excavated Ninevah, the […]
A to Z Challenge: F is for Furies
For today’s post I’ve chosen the Furies. I was somewhat familiar with the Furies before writing this segment, but didn’t know how they came to be, or what their exact role was in mythology. Do you know? If not, keep reading, the answers may surprise you. The Furies, also called the Dirae, were born from […]
A to Z Challenge: E is for Endymion
As promised, today’s Greek myth is one of obscurity, though I found it just as fascinating as the more well-known myths. Quiz: Who was Endymion? Does anyone know? If not, here’s your answer: Endymion was a handsome shepherd boy with whom the goddess Selene fell in love. Selene was a goddess of the moon. She […]
A to Z Challenge: D is for Descending
While I usually focus on the original Greek myths, today I’d like to focus on a modern retelling. I discovered Holly Kelly’s RISING a few weeks ago and loved it. Kelly incorporates the tales of Triton, messenger of the sea, and son of Poseidon. However, her book is not a retelling of The Little Mermaid. […]
A to Z Challenge: C is for Cadmus
Happy Thursday to you all! I’m huddled inside my house here in Oklahoma, waiting for the storms to hit, or the tornadoes to tear through. Hopefully not. Speaking of death and destruction, I’ve found a wonderful Greek hero to discuss today. His name is Cadmus. He was the founder and king of Thebes. He married […]
A to Z Challenge: B is for Bellerophon
As I mentioned in earlier posts, I’m fascinated with Greek mythology, especially with the myths that aren’t as well-known as others. Bellerophon was a perfect choice for today’s letter B. Do you know who Bellerophon is? Neither did I. So here’s you chance to find out… Bellerophon is Pegasus’s rider. He accepts a magical bridle […]
A to Z Challenge: Astrophel and Stella
Let me start by saying how much fun I’ve had researching for A to Z. I know Greek myth plays a huge role in our culture, but I didn’t understand how much. I’ve been blown away. And with my daily posts, I hope you’ll be blown away as well. Today’s post is centered around a […]