Dionysos, god of wine, fruitfulness, and ecstatic revelry, was honored alongside Apollo and Artemis on Delos and nearby Mykonos. Join Thor and me as we visit his sanctuary. NOTE: Since our recent trip to Greece to research more settings for my … Continue reading
I’ve lived in the Mid-Atlantic region all my life, and somehow have never done anything in Richmond but pass through it on my way to somewhere else. But I knew I ought to visit. The city was the capital of … Continue reading
Thor and I are back to continue our tour of the sacred island of Delos, moving onto the temple quarter and Sanctuary of Apollo. NOTE: Since our recent trip to Greece to research more settings for my novel-in-progress, THE ARIADNE … Continue reading
Ahoy! Join Captain Thor and me as we launch our new pirate boat, RV (Recreational Vessel) Nereid. NOTE: I promise we will return to the sacred Greek island of Delos in next week’s blog post. “Life” just got a little … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as we start our tour of ancient Delos with the mazelike residential and theater quarter. NOTE: Since our recent trip to Greece to research more settings for my novel-in-progress, THE ARIADNE DISCONNECT, Thor and I knew … Continue reading
I had meant to write more about Ireland and Dublin (as if you haven’t already heard enough, but I’m still processing), but I was going through my trip photos and stopped at this one, taken through the window of my … Continue reading
Join Thor and me on a getaway through the beautiful Salish Sea and the islands of my native Pacific Northwest. NOTE: I’ll return to my latest Greek Islands journey in next week’s blog post as Thor and I explore the … Continue reading
I simply cannot resist a grim Victorian prison. And fortunately I was able to score tickets to tour Kilmainham Gaol Museum in Dublin. This grim stone pile was built in 1796 and extensively refurbished to the latest fashions in Victorian … Continue reading
Going to Worldcon always involves travel. And what is the point of travel but eating interesting new foods? Ireland is full of fascinating meals. The other main thing to do at Worldcon is no, not necessarily panels. That can be … Continue reading
Delos, ancient hub of the Cyclades Islands, is the birthplace of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis. Here are highlights of my own pilgrimage. NOTE: Since our recent trip to Greece to research more settings for my novel-in-progress, THE ARIADNE … Continue reading
