If you’ve ever seen my posts of social media, you’ll know that I care deeply about environmental issues. With the current devastation sweeping across Australia, authors across the globe are running a fund-raiser for the brave firefighters (most of whom are volunteers) at the front line. Rules are simple. It’s an “auction” over on Twitter. […]
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Happy Reflections
It’s the end of another year, so, first and most importantly, I hope the last one went your way and may you have a great next year! Now, because life isn’t always as obliging (and there was enough pain and suffering this year), it’s probably a good time as any to remind ourselves of our […]
Special Announcement: OMG!
For those unaware, SPFBO (Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off) is the indie equivalent of Thermopylae — 300 entrants and only one winner. It’s rough, brutal, and very prestigious. There are 10 blogs (some with multiple bloggers) judging 30 books each, and then the 10 finalists are judged with the help of Mark Lawrence for a single final […]
Ancient Texts
Today’s post collects interesting articles on the subjects on ancient texts. From high-tech reading of ancient Roman scrolls to medieval books made now available (and down to some really pissed-off bronze age customers), we have an amazing selection for lovers of words. Protect yourself! First, let’s start with a bit of fun. Every author these […]
I did NOT see this coming!
Here I was, typing away at In Victrix, very focused on the emotional grand finale, when, last Thursday, just as my train pulled in to the last station, this happened: That makes the official third volume of full-length Felix mysteries complete! Well, the first draft of which. I have quite a bit of notes in […]
TV Shows and Podcasts!
It appears I’ve appeared on national TV… Life is picking up! 🙂 This was all very exciting, not the least of which is because it was recorded at half past-midnight Australian time. I was quite happy with how coherent I still was… At least it was aired in more appropriate, viewer-friendly hours. So please, read […]
Hot off the… err… Scribe: Ancient News Roundup
A few things on the agenda today, from ancient Roman wine-making to expensive coins, from functional shields to decorative helmets, and even some ancient military humour! Wines today and in Roman times This article about ancient wine popped up in my feed: We Drink Basically The Same Wine As Ancient Romans — And That’s Not […]
Who is that spotlight aimed at, anyway?
As most of you would know (at least, those on the mailing list), I’m very close to finishing the first draft of In Victrix. In fact, I just killed someone — someone who was there from the start, and I always knew had to die… Horribly, violently so. It was a sheer bloodbath, and I […]
We’re giving away $75 in Amazon gift cards!
My publisher is holding a raffle for Amazon gift cards, totalling US $75! Head here for details on how to enter (and win 😉 https://purpletoga.com/2019/04/30/were-giving-away-75-in-amazon-gift-cards-to-celebrate-the-latest-rave-reviews/
Secrets of Ancient Egypt
In a twist of my ancient history section of the blog, some news from ancient Egypt rather than Rome. I came across a few articles recently, which just make me itch to send Felix on a long road-trip… I think you’d agree they’re just delicious 😉
