Tag Archives: Anthropology

Bones and Stones

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

  Bones and Stones Darlene Reilley   Every student of history knows there are two truths: the written truth which is clean and tidy; and the real truth, which is messy and dirty. This is my truth—the one you won’t … Continue reading →

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Ethnographic Fiction: Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Left Hand of Darkness

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

  In The Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula K. Le Guin has written twenty chapters in a woven epic account of Genry Ai’s experience as an Envoy to the planet Gethen. The book works because of the way Le Guin … Continue reading →

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Anthropology Writing Prompts

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

  We’re finishing up my workshop this week at the Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal Writer’s website! I thought my writing tribe might be interested in hearing about my next project: converting the workshop into a DIY- choose-your-own anthropology adventure workshop! … Continue reading →

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My Top 11 Favorite Anthropology Topics for Writers

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

    Archaeology I started with archaeology and come back to it every time. If I weren’t a writer, I’d be at a dig site, buried in dirt up to my elbows…and I might still do this. Archaeology rocks (pun … Continue reading →

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Last Call to Sign up for Anthropology, Archaeology, and Romance Workshop!

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

Join me in a fun writing adventure!   Dear Writer, Are you writing characters you love that grow and have fascinating lives? Are your worlds unique? Do you want to write an anthropologist more fascinating than Nora Robert’s Callie Dunbright … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Writing

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

Hey, writers. I’m guest-posting about anthropology and research at AR DeClerck’s blog, Amy Reads and Writes. Come check it out: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Writing. Write on, Darlene  

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Top 10 Reasons to take the Anthropology, Archaeology & Romance Writer Workshop

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

Have you always secretly wanted to be Indiana Jones? Lara Croft? How about Temperance “Bones” Brennan? Today I’m on the FF&P Blog! Come and check out my Top 10 Reasons to take the Anthropology, Archaeology, & Romance Writer Workshop. This … Continue reading →

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Anthropology, Archaeology, & Romance A Workshop for Writers

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

Hello! I’m really excited that FF&P, a chapter of the Romance Writers of America, has offered to host my Anthropology, Archaeology & Romance class for writers in May! This fun, inclusive workshop will merge my two loves: writing and anthropology! … Continue reading →

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