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The Greek Gods Debate Fiscal Policy (Hilarious SNL Skit)

Stephanie Draven — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:02:56 +0000

Greek Gods (SNL)

Getting Ridiculously Excited to See Percy Jackson & The Olympians

Stephanie Draven — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:58:34 +0000

I know Clash of the Titans is a film from my youth. It should be the odds-on-favorite to win my heart in the upcoming battle of Sword & Sandal epics this year. But Clash of the Titans was always a bit cartoony and Percy Jackson is looking to be remarkably mature for a kid's film. This article talks about the match-up between the two movies and it has me squirming with anticipation. Plus, okay, come on. Not only Kevin McKidd but Pierce Brosnan. That kinda seals the deal for me.

Sony Claims God of War III is Different Because of Greek Mythology

Stephanie Draven — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:42:01 +0000

According to Destructoid, Sony is hyping their new game in the following manner:

"God of War III combines these new technologies with the much loved gameplay elements from the previous games -- Puzzle solving, brutal combat and epic set-piece battles," explains Backhouse. "It also benefits from a deep and involving storyline, steeped in Greek Mythology. This is what makes God of War III unique and sets it apart from other next gen titles."

Does that make it special? How many other games out there are steeped in Greek mythology these days? Honest question. Maybe not many. I'd love to know.

Something Really Nice to Wake Up To

Stephanie Draven — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:44:43 +0000

I've had a pretty great year, but with deadlines looming, I'm a stress-case right now and the day didn't start well. I woke up to snow outside and cat-hairballs on the inside. But then I found this little gem in my inbox ...

Autumn Contest: Greek Mythology in Modern Media

Stephanie Draven — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:17:16 +0000

I need your help in brainstorming books, movies, and songs with elements of Greek Mythology in them! I'll be giving away the winner's choice of either a $10 Amazon.com gift certificate or SHADOWHEART, Laura Kinsale's fabulous fantasy with romantic elements. To win the contest, you just have to post here on my blog with one unique book, movie, or song featuring Greek Mythology...

Kevin McKidd to Play a Greek God

Stephanie Draven — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:43:08 +0000

Oh swoon! You know that HBO's Rome was my very favorite series evah! And I never doubted for a minute that a guy like Kevin McKidd was a minor sex god of some sort, but as it turns out, he's switching from the Latin team to the Hellenes. He's signed on to play Poseidon in the forthcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians movie, and this gives me even bigger incentive to be excited about this movie. It's a kid's film, but I assure you, some part of me will only be going to see Kevin McKidd's big shiny trident...

Another Review for Wild, Tethered, Bound

Stephanie Draven — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:21:15 +0000

KATHY KOZAKEWICH of Books, books, books... and, from time to time, a little RL wrote: What a fantastic story! There are definitely boundaries never before crossed in a Harlequin based romance, but Stephanie Draven's myth-creation demands it. Very well done and a story that thrilled at the same time broke my heart.

Clash of the Titans Remake

Stephanie Draven — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:46:25 +0000

I like to think that this is going to be a good year for Greek Myth inspired fiction. In addition to my two Nocturne Bites, MIDNIGHT MEDUSA (a retelling of the gorgon myth) and WILD, TETHERED, BOUND (a new way to look at ancient dryads and chimeras), I have two forthcoming Myth-inspired novels and to top it off, they're re-making Clash of the Titans!

Reviews for WILD, TETHERED, BOUND

Stephanie Draven — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:48:20 +0000

Here are some excerpts from my latest reviews! CataRomance

A bright future is forecast for talented author Stephanie Draven. Her narrative is poetic, as she is able to express every aspect of her story in an insightful way

Goats, Dragons and Lions. Oh My!

Stephanie Draven — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:15:02 +0000

Hey, I’ve been featured on Harlequin’s Paranormal Romance Blog. Here’s what I said: Ancient myths are often dismissed as simplistic stories our ancestors created to explain things they didn’t understand. I take a different view. I love mankind’s oldest stories because I believe they tell us about things we no longer understand–things about ourselves that we’ve [...]

Contest August 2009

Stephanie Draven — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:43:29 +0000

This is my first contest, so hold onto your hats and help me spread the word! I’ll be giving away an advanced review copy of WILD, TETHERED, BOUND and a $15 gift certificate from Amazon. I’ll do the drawing on September 1st. To enter the contest, follow these steps: 1. Cut and paste this blurb into your [...]

Excerpt from WILD, TETHERED, BOUND

Stephanie Draven — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:37:37 +0000

Nuristan Province, Afghanistan In the high leaves of a walnut tree, Dessa caressed the graceful branches. The limbs were covered in gray bark, a smooth skin over the tree’s lifeblood, which pounded in a secret rhythm only she could hear; this was the dryads’ heart tree and its pulse was just one pace behind her own. It [...]

Blurb for Wild, Tethered, Bound

Stephanie Draven — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:24:05 +0000

WILD, TETHERED, BOUND What if monsters of ancient myth are made, not born? And what if you find out that you’re one of them… Lieutenant NICK LEANDROS is a battle-hardened American soldier who thinks he’s seen everything. But nothing prepares him for the horrors he encounters when he’s separated from his patrol in a dark Afghani forest. [...]

Shifting Gears

Stephanie Draven — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:23:24 +0000

For the past month I’ve been outlining my next modern mythology novel for Silhouette Nocturne. It’s going to feature a number of creatures from ancient myth–the hero is going to be a Minotaur–and in it I’ll explore the themes of war, beauty, and sexual repression. I sure like to keep it light! And while I’m excited at [...]

Wild, Tethered, Bound: My New Book Cover

Stephanie Draven — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:25:45 +0000

I’m so incredibly excited about this novella, which features a love story between a dryad and a modern day chimera. This cover is perfect. I want to kiss the art department over at Harlequin. I particularly love the look of the trees in the moonlight, and the fact that they have captured her in such a [...]

The Napping Nymph

Stephanie Draven — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:28:47 +0000

Well, I’ve finished the first draft of my first full-length novel for Silhouette Nocturne, tentatively titled “POISONED KISSES.” It ended up having more explosions and gun battles than I would have otherwise predicted. In any case, I packaged it up and sent it off to the group of kindly souls who agreed to be my [...]