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Meeting Marta Bertello in Germany!

Recently, I quit my job and flew to Germany. It wasn’t originally a business trip– my best friend had moved to Frankfurt a few months prior. But, I realized quickly that I had a seemingly once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet Marta Bertello, my collaborator and illustrator of Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases. I…… Continue reading Meeting Marta Bertello in Germany!

Check out my new interview with Flint Dibble

Last year, I met with the archaeologist Flint Dibble to talk about Et Cetera. The video came out this week! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMf4PGarDOw&ab_channel=ArchaeologywithFlintDibble Video description: A conversation with author Maia Lee Chin about her fantastic new book Et Cetera. We cover all kinds of topics from public scholarship, Latin, and the state of Classical Studies. Buy Et…… Continue reading Check out my new interview with Flint Dibble

first book deal announcement! :D

6/19/2023 Update You can find more information about Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases here. Announcement details I’m thrilled to announce that I have signed my first book deal with Andrews McMeel Publishing. Alyssa Jennette of Stonesong Literary facilitated the deal with Madelyn Burt from Stonesong. This book will contain phrase entries with…… Continue reading first book deal announcement! 😀

My literary agent: Alyssa Jennette!

I am excited to announce that I am represented by literary agent Alyssa Jennette at Stonesong! Alyssa reached out about my research on early elementary education and Classics. I had never even thought about writing a book before she suggested it. I had so many questions about the process. She graciously helped me to understand…… Continue reading My literary agent: Alyssa Jennette!