Companion Guide
for A Stray Drop of Blood
If you've already read Stray Drop, then you know I draw on a lot of history, a lot of literature, and a lot of stuff that might leave you going, "Huh? What in the world is that?" or else "Ha ha, she actually put that in there!" (depending on how much obscure literature you've read).
In an attempt to bring it all to life, direct you toward some interesting stuff, and give you lots of fodder for discussion among book clubs or small groups, I've put together this companion guide with pieces on some of the interesting things from which I drew the story. Most are by me, but a few pieces are written by expert friends of mine. Enjoy!
(Click here for a downloadable PDF. If by chance anyone wants to use any of this for reference at a group discussion, feel free to print it out. =)
HISTORY
Fashion
Houses
Miracles Surrounding Crucifixion
Mosaic law on
LANGUAGE
How Language Works in Stray Drop
REFERENCES
Some of the texts I refer to (yes, I've read 'em all):
Homer: Iliad, Odyssey
Aritstotle: Nicomachaen Ethics, Politics
Plato: Republic, Meno, Protagorus, Crito, Gorgias
Virgil: Aeneid
Epictetus: Discourses
Aristophanes: Clouds
Plutarch: Cato the Younger
Tacitus: Annals
The Bible, both Old and New Testaments
BEHIND THE SCENES
Funny Stuff from the Head of Roseanna