The Story Behind the Myth

What if the Greek myths were born from real lives—and real losses?

That question has followed the author from the cave at Knossos to the ruins of Troy. Archaeologists uncover palaces and ash; storytellers keep the embers warm. Some ancients even treated myth as allegorical history—or history itself.

So she began to wonder: if the Mycenaean world (c. 1700–1100 BC) lived the first version of these tales, how were they retold by later Helladic Greeks and then “borrowed” by the Romans?

What if events became legend through the long night of the Dorian Age, carried by memory and shaped by need?

This is Ancient Legends—emotionally intense dramas that re-imagine the origins of the myths we think we know, and the human stories that might have inspired them.

Ancient Legends Collection

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of ancient Greece in this gripping historical drama, where the origins of Greek mythology's most intriguing figures are explored and reimagined. 

 

Perfect for fans of epic historical sagas, slow-burn romance, and mythic retellings, the Ancient Legends series offers standalone compelling and imaginative takes on the historical roots of Greek mythology's most enduring myths. 

 

Don't miss out on what readers are calling "incredible," "unstoppable," and "exceptional." 

 

Book II is currently in draft.

Ancient Legends Prequel Collection

Before The Curse of Beauty, Blood and Revenge together created the curse for the fated people of Attica, Ancient Greece.

These two stories dive into the gritty origins of the woman who became known as the Greek titan Tethys and her son, the god-king Inachus.

Though each standalone in the main series can be considered romance novels, the two prequels are Dark Historical Fantasy and do not have a romance element.

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The Curse of Beauty Lorebook

A Mythic Companion to the Untold History Behind Medusa

Uncover the legend beneath the legend. Step deeper into the world of The Curse of Beauty with this beautifully designed Lorebook—an interactive, printable companion crafted for readers who crave the truth behind the myth. Whether you’re reading the novel or simply fascinated by the history behind Greek mythology, this Lorebook will immerse you in the lost stories, forgotten gods, and reinterpretations that inspired the tale.

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PRAISE FOR ANCIENT LEGENDS

  • ★★★★★

    "Fans of Greek mythology will adore The Curse of Beauty, a tale that is infused with magical realism and set against the backdrop of a world that is reeling with conflict." - The Book Commentary

  • ★★★★★

    "When Merewether's up-close and empathetic narrative style is combined with the many sensations, family conflicts, and political struggles of this exciting plotline, it makes for an unstoppable read...The Curse of Beauty delivers everything you could possibly hope for in a historical drama. Unmissable." - K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

  • ★★★★★

    “Merewether breathes actual real life into her wonderfully well-developed characters and gives us a gripping plot and its eventual outcome with each turn of the page…a creative storyline that stays with you long after the book ends.” - Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite

  • ★★★★★

     "The Curse of Beauty is an incredible book of mythology and drama...a powerful book overflowing with drama, intrigue, love, hate, passion and violence...The plot was very well written and developed. It had perfect flow and continuity. The characters were expertly crafted...an exceptional story..." - Teresa Syms for Readers' Favorite