I’m waiting on the FINAL proof, but here’s a peek! Chapter One   Hillah, Former Ottoman Empire April 1917   Ana Before the British troop transport truck shuddered to a halt, Ana Brown jumped to her feet. Hillah, a humble village made significant by the nearby archeological excavation, hummed with activity. She itched to join the bustle of the street below and push thoughts of Vernon Capehart out of her mind—again. A herd of sheep ambled by in a billowing cloud of dust. Ana squinted against the rays of the Mesopotamian sun and raised her scarf to shield her nose from the pungent odors the sheep and their sun-ripened handlers…

As I’ve researched my Babylon Unearthed series, I’ve come across some fun cultural tidbits, great recipes, and astounding archeological finds. For the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of it on my website. To join my journey, scroll down to the bottom to follow me on Facebook and Pinterest and sign up for newsletter and blog updates. I won’t bombard you with spam – promise. Here’s my schedule: Monday: Food Wednesday: Culture insights Friday: Archeology October’s newsletter will have a link to a short story prequel to my Prophet Chronicles series.