Tag Archives: Greek Stories

Meanwhile back in Tiryns

Posted on January 18, 2016 by cathyhird

So much happens off stage in a novel, even a massive epic one. So here is what happened between the first book, Moon of the Goddess, and the second, just out, Before the new moon rises, back in the home … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile back at….the shrine near Corinth

Posted on January 12, 2016 by cathyhird

In a story, there are always people off stage. We follow the main characters into the action, but what are those left behind thinking and doing? Off stage at a point that would be late in my new book Before … Continue reading →

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The Prince Returns

Posted on September 16, 2015 by cathyhird

Soon I am hosting the first time novelist Lorna George. She has a marvelous story, called The Redwood Rebel about a deposed princess who has to co-operate with the one who imprisoned her in order to defend her land. Check … Continue reading →

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The heroine of Moon of the Goddess

Posted on September 24, 2014 by cathyhird

I never liked Helen of Troy. She seems so helpless. Homer and others portray her as beautiful, yes, but to me she seems egotistical, self-centered and weak. So when it occurred to me that a kidnapped princess was a good … Continue reading →

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Greek myths on TV and in movies, a conversation with V L Locey

Posted on June 13, 2014 by cathyhird

These stories are retold on TV and movies today; which do you like? dislike?   V. L. Locey: I`ll admit that I am a huge fan of the Percy Jackson novels. Not only because it deals with my favorite gods … Continue reading →

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