Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Black & White Drive-by: Holly Black

Bestseller Holly Black writes contemporary fantasy novels for teens and children – but then, you know that.

She is the mum of the Spiderwick Chronicles (with award winning artist, Tony DiTerlizzi). Her first book came out in 2002, Tithe, followed by Valiant (2005)
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The Muse …

… is not a sylph in diaphinous robes, gently plucking a harp, dancing in circles in a glade, tra-la-la’ing.

At least, my muse isn’t.

This is my muse, snurched from the great glory that it the internetz.

Apparently ‘remiss’ is my new middle name

Livia, she-wolf of Rome

Tansy Rayner Roberts has been Rocking the Romanpunk and celebrating Matrons of Awesome in Roman history … and I’ve only just remembered to draw attention to it.

Go here for education
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