by Shanescribe | Jul 18, 2024 | Historical Fiction, Maximus, Rome
Maximus turned toward the city and jumped to his feet. Impossible. Passing his hand over his eyes, he looked again, trying to prove to himself it was not so. The Eternal City wasaflame. Huge pillars of the blackest smoke surged into thesky. It seemed the entire...
by Shanescribe | Nov 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Standing on the Shore Last month I visited historic Plymouth, Massachusetts. Standing on the very shore as the weary-worn Pilgrims almost 403 years later was surreal. As I stared at the exact replica of the Mayflower siting in Plymouth Harbor, I was trying to...
by Shanescribe | Apr 28, 2023 | Book, Historical Fiction, Maximus, Rome
—1—SKIRMISH ON THERIVERSyria, 62 A.D. A blade swept past Maximus’ head. He jumped back, grinding his feet in the earth. Lunging with his own sword, weapons clashed, and he drove the man back. His opponent raised his sword above his head. Maximus crouched under it...
by Shanescribe | Apr 27, 2023 | Special Announcement, Uncategorized
Hello Folks,I wanted to give you a quick update. I’ve been so busy with writing deadlines and entering new seasons of life. I’ve had some amazing opportunities, met some incredible people, and been blessed beyond measure. Of course there’s been...
by Shanescribe | Nov 18, 2021 | Book, Historical Fiction, Maximus, Special Announcement, Uncategorized
This endorsement from John Fornof is special to me. I’ve been a huge fan of his writing from an early age as I enjoyed the episodes he wrote for the radio show Adventures in Odyssey. Now it’s amazing and truly humbling that he took the time to read my...
