by Chloe | Aug 18, 2020 | Helios, New Heights, Submerged Hopes, Who Knew?
While my main goal is that my stories are entertaining, I also hope that a reader leaves the novel richer in some way, having learned something cool, or with a new way to think about things. One of the advantages of writing about military personnel for a writer who’s...
by Chloe | Aug 14, 2020 | Cool Places, Helios, Who Knew?
One of the cool places featured in Helios is the ancient Minoan palace at Knossos, Crete. This Bronze Age settlement in northern Crete is Europe’s oldest city, first settled in the Neolithic age. The population peaked at over 100,000, and was abandoned for unknown...
by Chloe | Jul 31, 2020 | Helios, New Heights, Who Knew?
When I read for fun, part of that experience is learning something new. My about-to-be-released novel New Heights involves a Navy man as the hero, and while the peek into another world is fascinating, the slang is so entertaining! So to celebrate the release,...
by Chloe | Jul 15, 2020 | Helios, Who Knew?
One thing I love about writing is the chance to learn about other cultures! Here’s a few fun things to know about Greek weddings, as we gear up for a Happily Ever After in Greece! Your Other Left: Greek wedding rings are worn on the right! The right hand is...
by Chloe | Jun 28, 2020 | Helios, Who Knew?
Ouzo (OOH-zo) is an anise-flavored clear liquor which is featured in Helios and the other novels in this series. The home-brewed raki similarly tastes like licorice. Its origins, like those of many alcoholic beverages, trace back to monasteries—holy spirits,...
by Chloe | Jun 13, 2020 | Helios, Who Knew?
The Moutza (MOOT-sah) is the most insulting hand signal among the Greeks. It consists of five spread fingers and an outstretched palm, facing the recipient, and is often accompanied by swearing. It dates to the Byzantine Empire, at which time criminals were paraded...
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