What are You Reading? What are You Writing? ep. 356 with Del Blackwater
What happens when ancient Egyptian mysteries collide with a nation's struggle for independence?
Author and Egyptologist Del Blackwater returns to What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing? to discuss Sekhem, the second novel in her ambitious seven-book Dead Egyptians series.
Albion Stanley has established himself in Luxor society while secretly working with Egyptians determined to prevent the exportation of their ancient artifacts. But political tensions are escalating, an adversary in the Antiquities Service threatens his efforts, and a mysterious mummy complicates an already dangerous situation.
Meanwhile, events at Saqqara and Denshawai accelerate Egypt's revolutionary movement. Albion and his unusual allies must confront a difficult question: Do ancient artifacts matter when the future of Egypt itself is at stake?
Karen and Del, who belong to the same writers group, explore the inspiration behind the seven-book series, Del's extensive research and travels throughout Egypt, and the real historical locations that helped bring Albion's adventures to life.
Del also discusses creating Albion, introducing a mummy whose intentions remain uncertain, and what it was like incorporating action and horror into her writing for the first time.
Their conversation explores the challenges of placing fictional characters alongside actual historical figures, what's next in the series, and Del's book recommendations.
Journey into ancient mysteries, political intrigue, and supernatural danger with Del Blackwater.
Watch or listen to her conversation with Karen E. Osborne, then discover Sekhem and the Dead Egyptians series.
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