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Book Review: License to Quill, by Jacopo della Quercia

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on September 29, 2021September 12, 2021

I heard many good things about License to Quill from someone whose taste I trust (my dearest fan ;-), and being a historical fiction fan the book held a natural interest. What to Expect London, 1604/05. On the backdrop of King James VI of Scotland becoming James I of England, of the brewing Catholic-backed Gunpowder […]

“Waste Management” in Ancient Rome

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on August 25, 2021August 28, 2021

If you’ve read any of my stories, you know the main tenets they’re based on: Ancient Rome, an Occult Mystery — and a trip down the sewers… It’s not a Felix’s Mystery unless he’s literally dumped in it at least once! In the current WIP of In Victrix, one of the main villains is in […]

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Book Review: Dominus, by Steven Saylor

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

I loved Saylor’s previous Roma and Empire novels (as well as his Gordianus series), so was naturally keen to read this latest installment. What to Expect A continuation of the Pinarii’s observation of Roman history, covering the period from Marcus Aurelius to Constantine the Great. Saylor has chosen an old patrician family, and has placed […]

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Fleeting Footwear Fashions in Ancient Rome

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on June 30, 2021August 28, 2021

Romans were notorious for their sandals (and for anyone who ever visited Italy, still are). Felix has been known to talk about how private investigators wear out their shoes only slightly less legionaries, pounding pavement day in and day out. The whole series, in a homage to swords-and-sorcery, have been called ‘swords and sandals.’ When […]

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Book Review: Dead Men’s Sandals, by David Wishart

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on February 24, 2021December 31, 2020

I love the Corvinus mysteries, so was excited to see a new one out. What to Expect Straight off the boat on his return from the last case in Carthage, Corvinus’ is summoned by a gangster boss (a favourite recurring character) and a favour he owes is called. Now he finds himself going to Brundisium, […]

Book Review: Alexander at the World’s End, by Tom Holt

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on February 17, 2021December 27, 2020

I loved Holt’s more fantasy works (especially under his KJ Parker pen-name), so was eager to try his pure historical fiction. What to Expect This is a story about the world Alexander the Great lived in (or left in ruins, depend on how you look at it), rather than about Alexander himself. It reads alomst […]

Book Review: What Kings Ate and Wizards Drank, by Krista D. Ball

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on July 8, 2020May 5, 2020

I can’t remember exactly when What Kings Ate floated past me, but given my love of both fantasy and historical foodstuffs I knew it was going to be a hit. What to expect A non-fiction that’s still light-hearted, both informative and entertaining. The author covers many aspects of food throughout history as a way to […]

World-building Historical Fantasy (or, of Unicorns and Icebergs)

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on November 13, 2019August 22, 2019

The Historical Fantasy Book Club is one of my favourite FB groups (shocking, I know), and back in June they invited me for an “author takeover”. I thought rather than talking about my usual topics (Romans, and their obsession with fantastical beasts and how to cook them), I’d try to create a broader discussion, one […]

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All in a Name: Romans, Russians, and Fantasy

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on September 25, 2019June 30, 2021

A character’s name will be the trait most often referred to in a book, so today I’d like to talk about historical and fantastical names, as well as literary usage. We’d start with a quick review of some interesting naming conventions from history (Romans, duh, but also others), then touch on fantasy and science fiction […]

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Cost of Living (in Ancient Rome)

by Felix the Fox (Assaph Mehr) on May 8, 2019August 28, 2021

I recently received the map on the left from my fellow author Eric Klein (click to enlarge it — it’s beautiful). This is a classic configuration for a Roman-era house, at least for those who could afford it. It’s quite similar to what I have in mind when I describe Felix’s own house (the only […]

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