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Hello!

I'm a science geek and history junkie, which explains the slightly schizophrenic nature of my writing–my short stories are mostly SF and fantasy while my novels are all (so far) historical fiction. My most recent book is Selene of Alexandria an epic fact-based tale of ambition, power, love and redemption set in AD 412.  Science and history also feed my passion for archaeology. My idea of a great vacation? "Cleaning dirt," hauling rocks and washing pottery. In past lives I've worked as a lifeguard, paralegal, systems analyst, HR Executive, and college professor; but my hardest job, by far, is that of mother.

What will you find on this site?  

• More information about my life and writing in the Author section
• Complete interviews with some of SF and Historical Fiction's best known award-winning authors: Ursula K. Le Guin, James Morrow, Anita Diamant and Nancy Kress, among many.
• Articles on writing and research plus links to all my favorite writing sites.
• Historians Notebook - My blog where I sort fact from fiction, post reviews and interviews, and comment on history in the news.
• Samples of my short stories, novels, and historical essays (see Hypatia, the Lady Philosopher of Alexandria - a major character in my new book.)

What's New: Updated 7/18/10

July 2010

• Ninth great review of Selene at Editing TLC. Any agents or publishers out there?
• "Why I Love Strong Women" - guest blog at Historical Tapestry, drop by and leave a comment!
• "History in the News: Bones, Poison and Treasure" inauguates my monthy "round up" of history and archaeology in the news. Check out ten great stories and links back to the original articles.

June 2010:

• Agora: the "Reel" vs. the "Real" Hypatia - a three-part series on the history behind the movie starring Rachel Weisz as Hypatia, on my blog Historian's Notebook.
• "Move Over Tudor Women - the Theodosians are Here!"  - guest blog post on Just Jennifer Reading explores my fascination with the 5th Century.
• Another good review of Selene at History and Women.
• And they just keep coming...good review at Scandalous Books.
• Selene give away at Just Jennifer Reading until 6/30/10 - one paperback and one PDF copy.
• Historical Novel Review gave Selene another thumbs up! June seems to be the month.
• Posted Part II of my article on doing historical research, "The Devil's in the Historical Details" at my blog.

May 2010:

• Selene of Alexandria ebook edition now available.
• The Historical Novel Society review of Selene came in - it's a winner!
• New post on Historian's Notebook: "Burning Books: What Really Happened to the Great Library of Alexandria"
• Guest blog post on Scandalous Women about Hypatia, Lady Philosopher of Alexandria
• Posted Part I of my article on doing historical research: "The Devil's in the Historical Details" at my blog
• Another good review of Selene at Novel Addictions.

Thanks for stopping by.
Enjoy your stay and feel free to contact me.

Selene of Alexandria

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What others are saying about Selene of Alexandria:

"Readers will be captivated. Fans of Gillian Bradshaw’s classic The Beacon at Alexandria may especially enjoy Selene and find a promising new historical novelist who shares the same gift for wonderfully researched, vividly evoked, good old-fashioned storytelling." --Historical Novel Society

"Selene of Alexandria is pure fiction magic...I couldn't put this book down. I love the way Justice mixed historic facts with her fictional character's lives, dreams, loves, and aspirations...Selene of Alexandria made me laugh and cry, hope and despair." --Story Circle Book Review

"I am enthralled with the work of this author… [She writes] with beauty, brilliance, and brutal honesty. Run to the bookstore and buy this for yourself." --BookPleasures.com Review:

"Selene of Alexandria is an entertaining and enlightening novel of the classical era, and a fine read through and through." --The Midwest Book Review: