Happy New Year to all who celebrate! This holiday is extra special for me because, in 2024, my debut nonfiction book will be released! I just turned in my last round of edits in December and will be moving on to the next steps of the production schedule. The publication process has been extremely challenging…… Continue reading My debut year is officially here!
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Brute forcing your way through AP Latin
Study smarter, not harder using word frequency My high school ex-boyfriend and I had a frequent argument. I, ever the rebellious one, almost always refused to study for our AP Latin tests the way an AP Latin student probably should. Don’t get me wrong; I certainly needed to study – I had skipped an entire…… Continue reading Brute forcing your way through AP Latin
You can now preorder Et Cetera for 25% off!
HELLO! It’s been quite a while since I posted an update on this blog, but I have some exciting news to share! Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases is now available for preorder through Barnes and Noble, and for a limited time, it’s 25% off if you enter the code PREORDER25 at checkout!…… Continue reading You can now preorder Et Cetera for 25% off!
Suburani Book 1 Textbook Review
Hi there! If you’re a Latin teacher or administrator, you might be interested in a book review of the new Latin textbook Suburani I just published in NECJ! You can check that out at this link. I used the textbook in the classroom, so I have personal experience and real-life student eyes on it. :)…… Continue reading Suburani Book 1 Textbook Review
Can ChatGPT make Latin Mad Libs?
These AI projects have been loads of fun. I’ve been brainstorming about taking the project further and testing the bot’s limits. ChatGPT has proven somewhat helpful in streamlining tasks like a personal digital assistant. As an educator, I wondered how using ChatGPT can simplify lesson planning. Can it create Mad Libs assignments for me so I…… Continue reading Can ChatGPT make Latin Mad Libs?
Two Sides of the Same Door: Lesbian obsession with Hozier
THE DOOR is an unyielding, durable, physical manifestation of ambiguity, entrances, or exits. Doors, or closet doors, perhaps, are now metonyms for discussions on sexuality. Previously though, doors were seen externally, as keeping things out, versus modernity’s holding something in. The two sides of the door as a metaphor for sexuality have evolved from ancient…… Continue reading Two Sides of the Same Door: Lesbian obsession with Hozier
Foraging in the ancient world
Foraging is re-entering the American public’s imagination – TikTokers like Alexis Nikole, AKA Black Forager, have popularized the lifestyle to connect with African American and Indigenous practices. Alexis Nikole explains that enslaved peoples often used foraging, fishing, and trapping to ‘beef’ up their meager meals. https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisnikole/video/7203052697715608878?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7206139420696823339 It wasn’t apparent to me before finding Alexis that…… Continue reading Foraging in the ancient world
Mythology Retellings are for TikTok Teens
Teens are into mythology retellings, but how do we point them to the sources? Can we call the recent influx of mythology retellings a trend if myth books have always been popular?Every generation has its zeitgeist of introductions to Greek and Roman mythology: Edith Hamilton’s evergreen Mythology, Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, and Madeline Miller’s…… Continue reading Mythology Retellings are for TikTok Teens
Updated Press Page
I’m happy to announce the redesign of my press page! As I continue to build my career as an author, obviously, the press is an important part of that process. I hope the redesign creates a more seamless user experience for anyone hoping to learn more about me. You can find video interviews, blog features,…… Continue reading Updated Press Page
Killing Caesar: The Newest AP Latin Curriculum
The AP committee dropped the latest draft of the AP Latin curriculum, notably snubbing Julius Caesar’s De Bello Gallico. I have thoughts.