Book Talk: ANATOMY OF A HEALER - Portraying Ancient Physicians in Fiction
(RSVP includes Museum access)
Join Kaethe Schwehn, author of the historical novel THE GOSPEL OF SALOME and Wildhouse Fiction Editor, Rebecca Johns, on January 25 at 3pm to learn about the remarkable impact of female physicians of the ancient world and how to research and write moving medics in fiction. Schwehn's book, which took over five years of research and writing, follows the story of Salome, a fictional Greek woman whose fascination with the human body propelled her to heal Roman elites and Alexandria's poorest citizens alike. Salome, who grapples with her own illness and pain while rushing to heal others during politically fraught times, represents the unwritten stories of countless women who practiced medicine in spite of seemingly insurmountable odds. Learn about how authors incorporate recorded history and deep research to develop rich and realistic works of fiction at this free author event!
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