Here is a small TEDx talk I did in New York in April 2013. (photo Carol Seitz)
Met Gala
Red Carpet. Last night was the annual gala at the Metropolitan Museum. I have that gala as the opening scene in my book The Stolen Chalice – only I call it the “Ancient Civilizations Ball”
May
MAY Dear Friends, May started out with an excursion to Palm Beach to qualify as a PADI certified SCUBA diver. I went diving with two “legends” in the sport – Lorraine Nelson of Pan Aqua NYC, and Barbara DeClerque of Pura Vida Divers in Palm Beach. They took me to a lovely underwater spot at […]
Palm Beach excursion with Dog
Ancient Tomb
While in Egypt last year to research The Stolen Chalice I came across this beautiful tomb carving.
Finishing up
Working on the next adventure of Sinclair and Cordelia. The ocean will be a big part of the story, especially after spending so much time looking at it this year.
Royal Amulets
Amulets and scarabs were wrapped into the bandages of a mummy to protect it in afterlife. Certain rare stones were considered more powerful than others, based on their color. The deep blue of lapis lazuli was particularly favored by the Ancient Egyptians – the color represented royalty. Turquoise represented joy, and pleasure – the famous burial mask […]
Bram Stoker legacy
In researching Mummy Mania of the Victoria Era I found this little known book by Dracula author Bram Stoker called Jewel of the Seven Stars. A chillingly Victoria mummy saga to keep you up at night.
Weird facts about mummies
Click on the link to see 10 Things You Might Not Know About Mummie
Go West!
Researching THE STOLEN CHALICE, I decided to put in a location that was a sharp contrast the the exotic international plotline. The wholesome outdoors of Jackson Hole Wyoming serves as a contrast to the decadent character Tipsy VerPlanck.
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