Today’s guest is Maria Shield, a romance author from Omaha who’s bringing Greek mythology into the modern age. She blends timeless myths with heartfelt romance, creating stories that feel both ancient and new. We’re talking about what makes mythology retellings so compelling—why they matter, how they connect with readers today, and what draws her personally to these legendary tales.
Maria talks about the draw of Greek mythology retelling; combating and rewriting the misogynist aspect of Greek mythology; choosing the right character to focus on; adding happy endings to what is normally a tragedy; and her answers to some reader habits including one dicey item she admits to researching for one of her books.
Find Maria online at her website: https://www.mariashieldauthor.com/ or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariashield.author.
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