Judith Jacks

Author of BISSULA
#RomanHistoricalFiction
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[Judith Jacks @PrimaCera]

Ravenna 430CE: Galla Placidia seizes letters and a codex sent to her daughter Honoria from a remote convent. Tomus, a scribe with secrets of his own, is ordered to find out more.
#RomanHistoricalFiction

[Fiona Forsyth @for_fi]

Several hours of research into Roman funerals and this sentence is born! #amwriting
“Livia sat in the grey damp dawn and contemplated the mess of burned wood in front of her.”

[Elaine Miller | Venus Envy @GussieGrips]

How interesting. Angry women leave their mark, don’t they?

There is a statue of her on her chariot and it faces Westminster. I think about that a lot.

[Lindsay_Jacob @Lindsay_Jacob_]

‘Masterful build up of suspense and intrigue.' Thinking of presents for others or yourself? Why not plunge into some absorbing medieval murder mysteries!
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#Christmasgifts #histfic #LiteraturePosts #Review

[TheBookDuke @BookDuke]

A MURDEROUS AFFAIR - The Spanish Armada has recently been defeated, and Queen Elizabeth rides in triumph through a celebrating London. But even in peace, the city has a deadly underbelly. https://t.co/D1c17CgHU9 @JonDigbyAuthor #Historical #Romance #Thriller #JonDigby

[womenwriters @WomenWriters]

"There are family stories to repeat, cinematic history and community evolution to record." On writing HARVESTING HISTORY by Muriel Murch https://t.co/RbIX0Y8bZi

[Brook Allen @1BrookAllen]

How far would you go for ambition, power, honor, and love?
SON OF ROME: https://t.co/cq5b5bTdGr
SECOND IN COMMAND: https://t.co/UPo2KdgKHq
SOLDIER OF FATE: https://t.co/raIhJxvRjI
#History #HistoricalFiction #HistoryMatters #Romans #ancientEgypt #ancientrome #Bookstagram

[Dr Jo Ball @DrJEBall]

A #Roman tombstone dedicated to Gaius Saufeius, a soldier in the 9th Legion. He died at the age of 40 after 22 years in the #RomanArmy. He was originally from Heraclea (Macedonia) but was buried in Lincoln, having dies while his legion was serving in Britannia #Archaeology

[Dan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @Danielr35889794]

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[Following Hadrian @carolemadge]

And so, the adventure begins! Tomorrow morning, I will go on a sunrise excursion on Mount Etna to follow in Hadrian’s footsteps. I will climb the volcano to see the sunrise 🌋🌅 #Hadrian1900

"Afterwards he sailed to Sicily,​ and there he climbed Mount Aetna to see the sunrise, which is many-hued, they say, like the rainbow."
Historia Augusta 13.2

[Judith Jacks @PrimaCera]

This film also had a wonderful barritus scene at ...https://t.co/LvWiHIpGS4

[Gareth Harney @OptimoPrincipi]

The full-scale recreation of the Roman Forum built for the filming of ‘The Fall of the Roman Empire’ (1964). Constructed in Las Matas near Madrid, it was the largest outdoor film set in history at that time, at 92,000 m2 (23 acres). No matte paintings were used to extend the set.

[Joseph Fasano @Joseph_Fasano_]

My father once unexpectedly attended an event at which I was reciting my poems. "When you say them aloud," he told me afterward, "I finally understand."

Here's the poem I ended with that night:

[womenwriters @WomenWriters]

“Valerie Nieman pulls back the curtain to reveal the brawling, feasting, warring world of the historical Macbeth, Malcolm, and Duncan as well as the gentler world of the trained healer who will become Macbeth’s lady." https://t.co/omauTED5PF @valnieman @RegalHouse1

[Heather Robinson @HevRob1]

Where have all my #KindleUnlimited readers gone? I've been deserted 😳
Three great Roman fiction tales for you to choose from. https://t.co/HYNOxfcced
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[Joseph Fasano @Joseph_Fasano_]

oh my god

[Maude Frome @frome_maude]

Hare’s Dream by Hannah Willow. #Autumn is coming. #FolkloreSunday

[The Little Book Cafe @littlebookcafe]

The Royal Rebel, the new novel from the much-loved historical fiction author @chadwickauthor is out next week!

To celebrate we're sharing an extract from this tale of royalty, rivalry and resilience: https://t.co/IrUla221sd

Pre-order your copy now: https://t.co/5BE5b35FmO

[Eleanor Parker @ClerkofOxford]

'Winters in the World' is two years old today! ❄️🌱☀️🍂

[Nancy Jardine @nansjar]

There's a special offer on this weekend you shouldn't miss! The Kindle version of Novice Threads is 1.99 (£/$/Euros) and if you've not yet read it, it's a great time to grab a cheap copy.
#HistoricalFiction #saga #Victorianeara https://t.co/cH5dtgbG65

[Armand D'Angour @ArmandDAngour]

R. Reeves in @thetimes below.

NB The entry level for Classics is high. Students work on wide-ranging and challenging material, then train to become experts in law, IT, etc.

It’s a base to approach other disciplines, computer science included, with imagination and innovation.