When most people hear the word oxidation, if they think of anything, they think of rust or if they’re old enough they might think of tarnished silver. Both of these are common examples of oxidation, the process by which one substance accepts or takes electrons from another. While oxygen or… Read more“Fire, History, & the Contemporary YA Fantasy Novel”
Category: History
As authors and readers do we really appreciate the written word?
The written word, at least for those of us living in the wealthier societies, is nearly ubiquitous. In addition to books, newspapers, and the computer screen you’re reading right now, you can find words wherever you look. They’re on billboards, food packages, cell phones, and t-shirts. Less conventional locations include… Read more“As authors and readers do we really appreciate the written word?”
Interweaving cradles of history into YA fantasy
As a history buff, particularly ancient history, I’ve always been especially interested in the empires and cultures that started it all. I don’t mean to downplay the important influence of Greece, Persia, the independent New World centers of Norte Chico and the Olmec, or any of the many other civilizations. … Read more“Interweaving cradles of history into YA fantasy”