Biography
Tatiana Proskouriakoff,
Interpreting the Ancient Maya
This is the first full-length biography of Proskouriakoff, whose work helped bring a new understanding of the ancient Maya. Book review
Review of Alfred Maudslay and the Maya, a Biography by Ian Graham
Book review in current issue (#47) of the journal, Mesoamerica Creative Non-fiction Essay
Captive Audience
1st Place in the Life Experience category, 2008 Silver Arts Competition Creative Non-fiction Play
"The Christmas Gift," a play
A family mourns the sudden death of their father and find they are unable to celebrate Christmas until a stranger arrives at their door. Fall, 2003 American Archaeology Magazine Article
Magazine Article, Our State, April, 2008
Off and Running
This article, for the North Carolina magazine, Our State, covers the inspiring life of Margaret Hagerty, who at 85 is still runnning marathons. Magazine Article, University of Oklahoma Press Fall 2002 Academic Catalog
Memoir/essay
Singing to the Fairies in the Doghouse
This short essay explores the secret places of childhood. Online article
Tatiana Proskouriakoff and her Contributions to Mesoamerican Archaeology
Article for the Yucatan Adventure Website |
My WorksTatiana Proskouriakoff,
Interpreting the Ancient Maya This biography explores the life and times of Tatiana Proskouriakoff (1909-1985), a remarkable woman who worked in Maya archaeology during a period when the field was dominated by men of means. Her dynamic contributions to Maya studies inspired many women who have gone on to have successful careers of their own. I was able to include previously unpublished photographs in this book in part through a grant from the Arts and Science Councils of North Carolina. Their support was timely and greatly appreciated. "The Christmas Gift," a play
This one-act play is set in a small Ohio town in winter, 1934, and focuses on the trials of one large family. With the country mired in the Great Depression, Christmas was already going to be sparse, but with the sudden death of their father, none of the children has felt like gathering around the tree. A bearded stranger, who needs a meal and a place for the night, is invited to stay. His presence reminds them of what they have. Off and Running
Margaret Hagerty has completed marathons on all the continents of the world for which in 2000, she was inducted into the "Seven Continents Club." She was one of seventeen women, and the oldest, to be so honored. Perhaps more remarkable is that she only began running at age 64, when she resolved to give up her smoking habit. Now, at 85, she continues to train and to run, preparing for the May, 2008 race at the Great Wall of China. Captive Audience
This award-winning essay describes the author's yearnings and confusions as a young teen growing up at the beach in the early 1960s, including surfers, sand dunes, and one boy's dark closet. A Pioneer in Archaeology
This article concerning the life and work of Tatiana Proskouriakoff was solicited by the editor of American Archaeology Magazine and appears in the column Legends in Archaeology in the Fall, 2003 issue. Tatiana Proskouriakoff and her Contributions to Mesoamerican Archaeology
This is a brief article on Tania's life and work for the excellent Yucatan Adventure website. Re-connecting the Pieces: A Journey through the Life of Tatiana Proskouriakoff
An account of my journey in researching and writing the biography of Mayanist Tatiana Proskouriakoff. Review of Alfred Maudslay and the Maya, a Biography by Ian Graham
I was contacted by the editors of the journal, Mesoamerica, to write a review of this biography of the 19th century British explorer, Alfred P. Maudslay. Written by Ian Graham, England's present-day Mayanist explorer, this book is thoroughly researched and full of fascinating detail. Singing to the Fairies in the Doghouse
Winner of the Silver Arts 2006 Cabarrus County Gold Medal for Life Experience category, this essay reflects on the some of my magical places during my childhood in Virginia. |
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