Vicky Alvear Shecter

About me

Vicky Alvear Shecter is the author of the young adult novel, CLEOPATRA’S MOON (Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic, 2011), the story of Cleopatra’s only daughter, Selene. THE LA TIMES called the novel “magical” while PW described it “fascinating…atmospheric.” She has also written two biographies for children, ALEXANDER THE GREAT ROCKS THE WORLD and CLEOPATRA RULES! THE AMAZING LIFE OF THE ORIGINAL TEEN QUEEN.

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@AshParso You'll get it--the hardest part is over!

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Egyptian archaeologist shares theory on Tutankhamun's lineage | Heritage Daily http://t.co/eWoIrNNRjg

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Body lice adapted to living in human clothing 170,000 YEARS ago? Which means humans wore clothing before that...Wow. http://t.co/9pTOZZwdzW

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Right now, writing non-fiction feels SO MUCH HARDER than writing fiction. Or does it just seem that way because that's what I'm working on?

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@AnnetteLaing1 @wmarybeard @Catharine39 Sounds fabulous. Do we get BBC4 in the states?

 
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