Lisa Torcato's Blog
September 2, 2025
August 15, 2025
New Book on the Block!
You have a book-date with Ancient Crete on 10 October 2025!
Before Hellenic Greece, there was Minoan Crete
Sometime around 1470 BCE
Keftiu, as the Egyptians called Crete, reached its peak civilisation with progress like no Europeans had ever seen. Outstanding art, ingenious architecture, and advanced maritime techniques existed in a society based on balance. Priestesses distributed resources, scribes recorded their shared wealth, and clan Matriarchs planned the year, as craftswomen created the luxurious artefacts that were coveted overseas.
Amidst colourful festivals and lively rites, skilful sailors, learned architects, and devoted priest-kings enjoyed love, friendship, and freedom.
But an unprecedented catastrophe would hit this resourceful island with death and destruction, challenging its inhabitants to put their sorrow aside and rise again from the ashes.
Before Hellenic Greece, there was Minoan Crete
Sometime around 1470 BCE
Keftiu, as the Egyptians called Crete, reached its peak civilisation with progress like no Europeans had ever seen. Outstanding art, ingenious architecture, and advanced maritime techniques existed in a society based on balance. Priestesses distributed resources, scribes recorded their shared wealth, and clan Matriarchs planned the year, as craftswomen created the luxurious artefacts that were coveted overseas.
Amidst colourful festivals and lively rites, skilful sailors, learned architects, and devoted priest-kings enjoyed love, friendship, and freedom.
But an unprecedented catastrophe would hit this resourceful island with death and destruction, challenging its inhabitants to put their sorrow aside and rise again from the ashes.
November 11, 2020
New Release Soon!
Hi, everyone,
I'm back! I know, I know, it's been a long time, but I have a good excuse for that. The inspiration for this new (mysterious) book was brewing and maturing until I became ready to sit down and write it. And the wait will come to an end in just a few weeks. Keep up with my blog to learn more!
Cheers,
Lisa
I'm back! I know, I know, it's been a long time, but I have a good excuse for that. The inspiration for this new (mysterious) book was brewing and maturing until I became ready to sit down and write it. And the wait will come to an end in just a few weeks. Keep up with my blog to learn more!
Cheers,
Lisa
