tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post5119924863538385136..comments2024-03-27T22:38:23.715+01:00Comments on Sparta Reconsidered: Alternative Views of Spartan Sexuality - Excerpts from "A Peerless Peer"Helena P. Schraderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-47508542284672512024-03-22T16:14:36.847+01:002024-03-22T16:14:36.847+01:00Hello Helena, I am a huge fan of your works on anc...Hello Helena, I am a huge fan of your works on ancient Spartan fiction and I enjoyed reading this post with the excerpts from "A Peerless Peer". Diana Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17170657084801933872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-55356138577918760752016-08-29T10:42:15.241+02:002016-08-29T10:42:15.241+02:00Your Fan from Norway. nice Content. whats its Base...Your Fan from Norway. nice Content. whats its Based offAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14294317713223450667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-82258139753725702382016-08-18T13:57:54.412+02:002016-08-18T13:57:54.412+02:00Yes, it is a huge amount of work and it takes a lo...Yes, it is a huge amount of work and it takes a lot of discipline and commitment. I often wonder if it's worth it, but this book and block party made it seem worthwhile -- speaking of a huge amount of work and commitment. I really appreciate the effort you have put into this. It's been fascinating getting to know some of the other RRBC authors. I did want to warn you though, I'm goingHelena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-31694177663316293142016-08-18T13:54:57.700+02:002016-08-18T13:54:57.700+02:00Thank you for stopping by.Thank you for stopping by.Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-40456091171885464472016-08-17T19:04:51.420+02:002016-08-17T19:04:51.420+02:00A fascinating glimpse in the past. Thank you for t...A fascinating glimpse in the past. Thank you for that!Nicholas C. Rossishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222145207280767832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-75769883626725192062016-08-17T15:54:59.169+02:002016-08-17T15:54:59.169+02:00Awesome! Helena, you've had three stops along...Awesome! Helena, you've had three stops along the tour. You are a brave woman! I can't even imagine all the work you put into this, so thank you for taking the time. Hope you had a ball!NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14631918970606313543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-38759188439771942792016-08-16T23:03:33.720+02:002016-08-16T23:03:33.720+02:00Hi Helen,
Sorry I'm running a day behind, but...Hi Helen,<br /><br />Sorry I'm running a day behind, but wanted to stop by anyway and check out your blog stop. Lori_Soardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13310013249080061272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-46852925989324663122016-08-16T19:37:57.552+02:002016-08-16T19:37:57.552+02:00This shows quite a lot of insight into ancient Gre...This shows quite a lot of insight into ancient Grecian culture! Enjoy your day hosting the party!P. H. Solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12724669368523828175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-7155924735260685462016-08-16T15:13:54.693+02:002016-08-16T15:13:54.693+02:00Nice close to a great day! Thanks, StephanieNice close to a great day! Thanks, StephanieHelena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-56681442680838772492016-08-16T15:13:28.047+02:002016-08-16T15:13:28.047+02:00Fortunately, I like doing research! The problem is...Fortunately, I like doing research! The problem is that the deeper one digs the more one realizes that popular images of Sparta are so very wrong.... Hence my blog and website "Sparta Reconsidered."Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-2649345279957563352016-08-16T15:12:32.343+02:002016-08-16T15:12:32.343+02:00Micki, glad you stopped by. I'm thrilled that ...Micki, glad you stopped by. I'm thrilled that you like the covers as I just re-designed them. Hope you'll read one or the other of my Sparta books eventually.Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-581064376857109702016-08-16T15:11:05.551+02:002016-08-16T15:11:05.551+02:00This whole blog tour has been terrific!This whole blog tour has been terrific!Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-70595509455200845362016-08-16T15:10:32.865+02:002016-08-16T15:10:32.865+02:00Ethiopia is a fascinating place! But it's also...Ethiopia is a fascinating place! But it's also great to be connected with "home" and indeed the whole wide world via internet.Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-6433771553769996452016-08-16T15:09:35.179+02:002016-08-16T15:09:35.179+02:00Thank you!Thank you!Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-64312716251519215032016-08-16T15:09:17.034+02:002016-08-16T15:09:17.034+02:00That's wonderful! I know fantasy is preferred ...That's wonderful! I know fantasy is preferred over fact by most young people, so it's great to hear when someone wants books based on sound research rather than sheer imagination. Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-38440101908651930132016-08-16T15:08:02.752+02:002016-08-16T15:08:02.752+02:00Better late than never. Glad you did stop by.Better late than never. Glad you did stop by.Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-17805466816437150512016-08-16T15:07:43.511+02:002016-08-16T15:07:43.511+02:00Thanks for stopping by. Sparta has been consistent...Thanks for stopping by. Sparta has been consistently misrepresented and distorted in much popular culture, which is why I've developed this "Sparta Reconsidered" blog and a website by the same name.Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-71509317510581565302016-08-16T15:04:29.210+02:002016-08-16T15:04:29.210+02:00Thank you. Hope you will get to it eventually. Mea...Thank you. Hope you will get to it eventually. Meanwhile, this blog tour has been a terrific way to find out about fellow RRBC authors. Glad you stopped by.Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-37001374366132658512016-08-16T13:04:10.142+02:002016-08-16T13:04:10.142+02:00I want both! I've already received 'Envoy&...I want both! I've already received 'Envoy' from you thank you, and it's leaping to the top of my TBR already! :-D Hope I get lucky with this draw, but will probably add Peerless to the TBR as well v. soon. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11965176598038533957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-64732605983766756502016-08-16T08:50:16.183+02:002016-08-16T08:50:16.183+02:00Hi Helena! Sorry I'm a bit late to the party, ...Hi Helena! Sorry I'm a bit late to the party, but I'm so glad I stopped by - yet another fascinating and informative post! Thanks for sharing, take care, and have a wonderful week! :) ~StephanieStephanie Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563727480955513061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-65870551949316406112016-08-16T07:58:17.468+02:002016-08-16T07:58:17.468+02:00Interesting post! You obviously have spent a lot o...Interesting post! You obviously have spent a lot of time researching the Spartan history.Bruce A. Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175914248527650690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-90479053297110761102016-08-16T03:55:42.420+02:002016-08-16T03:55:42.420+02:00Hi Helen, nice to meet you here. I love Spartan hi...Hi Helen, nice to meet you here. I love Spartan history, legends and especially their gods. The covers and pictures are pure artwork--nice job!! I'm fond of the Crusades too--wish I could write historicals like you. Good luck and enjoy the rest of your tour. I came in late tonight--busy day.Micki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-7483178750238058802016-08-16T02:49:17.877+02:002016-08-16T02:49:17.877+02:00Hi, Helena. Hope you've enjoyed your party day...Hi, Helena. Hope you've enjoyed your party day. Nice glimpses into your books. Best of luck! Jan Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833409353578438591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-56861183181701923402016-08-16T02:04:51.490+02:002016-08-16T02:04:51.490+02:00Hope you'll try one or another of my novels. I...Hope you'll try one or another of my novels. If Ancient Sparta isn't your thing, I have novels set in WWII and the crusades. In any case, thanks for stopping by.Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372514135668446210.post-44582017718939323892016-08-16T02:04:02.582+02:002016-08-16T02:04:02.582+02:00Thank you.Thank you.Helena P. Schraderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535398166485310212noreply@blogger.com