Hello! And here we are already in February. I’m mighty excited, as my research is moving…
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BOOK BLAST: The Danish King’s Enemy
This week, I have a speedy, but delightful treat here on Brook’s Scroll. Author M.J. Porter…
The Power of YOUR Pen: Why Reviews Build Authorship
Now that I am an author, this topic has become a lot nearer and dearer to…
Book Review: The Bridled Tongue
One of the greatest joys I’ve discovered as an author is meeting other authors and…
Asklepios–WHO???
Happy 2021!!! Happy January and welcome to a new chapter, a clean slate. Whatever resolutions you’ve…
Actium and Beyond
,Marc Antony had his Actium. Sadly, his “beyond Actium” wasn’t anything in which to look forward.…
Elizabeth Tudor the Queen
My parents always used to say that I was full of surprises. So, SURPRISE! This week,…
Female Old Masters Revealed
I cannot believe that in a few short weeks, 2020 will be history. Not that any…
Life in the Eleventh Century
I hope this post finds everyone of my readers feeling merry and bright! This week, we’re…
An Accidental Mudlark
Welcome to Brook’s Scroll and welcome DECEMBER! It’s hard to believe it’s actually here! Before introducing…
Lady Estrid: A Novel of 11th Century Denmark
It’s my sincere hope that all of my American readers have a delightful Thanksgiving, with or…
The Antikythera Mechanism
Welcome to Brook’s Scroll! First off, I’d like to announce the winners of my Giveaway. Congratulations…
The Man Behind the Myth
October was such an exciting month for this author. A new release, lots of sales, promos,…
The Brittle Sea: A Titanic Tragedy
I’m so thrilled to present TWO guest bloggers to my readers this week! Historical fiction has…
His Castilian Hawk: An Excerpt
This week and next, I have the joy of sharing some new reads from some very…
Roman Remains: Did the Saxons Use Them?
Hello and Happy Autumn!!! First, let me remind everyone of a few things… This coming Thursday…
From Naval Battles to Naumachia
Before I launch into this week’s blog on Roman warships, I wanted to remind my readers…
The Parthian Problem
Before each blog, I always tend to take care of any business, and this week’s business…
The Antagonist
Before launching into this week’s blog, I want to be sure everybody is aware that the…
Marcus’s Women: Cleopatra VII
As I begin this week’s blog, I’d like to thank my incredible web-designer, Michelle Gill. Last…
Marcus’s Women: Octavia of the Julii
Welcome to Brook’s Scroll this week! First, I have a thrilling announcement. This week, my debut…
Marcus’s Women
Hello, readers! I’m delighted to begin a series of blogs which will support content in my…
Kicking off #3!
It is hard to believe, but I’ve been an author for nearly a year and a…
Rome… AROUND Rome!
Salvete, everyone! I hope you’re enjoying the dog days of summer. This week I have the…
Roman Music: Of Flutes and Reeds
Welcome to the blog this week, readers! It’s great to have everyone back and there will…