Roman Mystery author events
Thurs 14 October 2010 - Cheltenham Literary Festival
11.45 - 12.45 Cheltenham Town Hall'How to Write a Great Story' - tickets £4
Here's your chance to hear all my best writing tips! I'll tell you how to get started, how to use archetypal characters and how to structure plots. I also talk about how artefacts can give you ideas for clues when writing mysteries. And you might get a sneak preview of my new series, The Western Mysteries. Q&A and book signing after. Individuals or classes welcome, while tickets last! Book HERE.
Or contact Philippa Claridge on 01242 775891.
Sunday 28 November 2010 - British Museum13.00 - 14.00 'Ancient Romans and their Poo' - ticket price TBA
Yes. You read it right. An entire talk devoted to the sponge-on-the-stick and all associated facts. Like you, I am fascinated by toilets, especially Roman ones. Would you like to know how Romans went to the loo? What they used to wipe their bottoms? What they were afraid of when the went to the public latrines? And what astounding facts archaeologists learned by examining ancient Roman poo? Then don't miss this fun and funny illustrated talk. For kids aged 7 up. Q&A and book signing after.
Warning: This talk will make you go 'Ewwww!'
illustration of Threptus in the forica by Dr Helen Forte © Copyright Roman Mysteries Ltd.