In addition to incorporating history and a touch of mythology into Misaligned, I also try to bring in some science and math. In previous blogs, I’ve shared my love of prime numbers (all important numbers in the books are primes) and the basis for the extraordinary events of the series… Read more“Science in a YA fantasy series”
Category: Science
What’s the fascination with Atlantis?
The mystery of Atlantis begins with Plato’s dialogues Timaeus and Critias. He asserts that Atlantis was destroyed in a single day after a failed attempt to conquer Athens. His tale sparked a two thousand year search for the lost continent. Despite Plato’s militaristic potrayal of the Atlanteans, most references depict… Read more“What’s the fascination with Atlantis?”
Mummies in YA fiction, beyond a popular Halloween costume
I’ve never really been a big Halloween person. Oh I loved it as a kid – what’s not to like about wearing fun costumes and getting free candy? Not to get all preachy or overly philosophical, but now it’s just a bit too commercial for me. Halloween’s the first in… Read more“Mummies in YA fiction, beyond a popular Halloween costume”