Song of Sacrifice

Fans of Game of Thrones will sing their praises for Song of Sacrifice!The heart of the Trojan War belongs to the women. Mothers and daughters; wives and war prizes all whisper to us across time... praying they be remembered alongside the mighty men of myth.As the Age of Heroes wanes, the gods gamble more fiercely with mortals' lives than ever before. Women must rely on their inner strength and cunning if they're going to survive the wars men wage for gold and glory.They struggle for control of their own lives. Rise from the ashes of brutal assaults. Fight to survive... by any means necessary. In a world where love leads to war and duty leads to destruction, it is the iron hearts of these heroines that will conquer all.Sing Muse, sing the song of their sacrifice...Begin your journey into this brutally tragic and romantic tale of love, war, and immortal intervention TODAY!INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR:Q: What made you want to write about Greek mythology and the Trojan War?A: I've always imagined the human stories behind the larger than life mythological characters we've read about. With the Trojan War stories, I've come to see how vital the women's roles are and wanted to focus on their stories and sacrifices, because they are the ones who made it possible for the heroes to become who they were.Q: Who are your favorite heroines in Song of Sacrifice?A: Hecuba, Leda, and Clytemnestra. These heroines held so much power in their hands, but had to wield it carefully in a society dominated by equally powerful men.Q: Who do you think is the most misunderstood heroine?A: Clytemnestra. She takes revenge for something that any parent would do. She's so, so, so powerful.Q: What books are in the Homeric Chronicles series?A: Song of Sacrifice and Rise of Princes are complete. I'm writing Rage of Queens and The White Island right now. I'm so excited for readers to discover how it all ends!Q: Which writers have influenced you most?A: The ones whose stories keep me up way past my bedtime. J.R.R. Tolkien, Diana Gabaldon, George R.R. Martin, Steven DeKnight (creator of STARZ Spartacus). And of course, Homer......*This series is intended for a mature audience due to war violence and sexual situations.