The book has launched! My first ebook, Getting Shakespeare: Strategies for Understanding the Bard is now available for download on Amazon.com. Here is a list of a few lessons you will learn when you read the book:

Word order confusing sometimes is
Sometimes a line doesn't make sense because it really doesn't make sense. I walk you through some strategies and provide some practice exercises to help you untangle the twisty syntax (word order) Shakespeare uses in his plays.

He's quite the character
Characters usually fall into certain roles in literature, and Shakespeare is no exception here. I have a section about how to identify different characters and keep track of all of their relationships.

Persistent Confusion
I write about how it is perfectly normal to be confused when reading Shakespeare. Sometimes he's trying to confuse his audience in order to build suspense or for some trick the characters are playing on stage. I offer some suggestions and exercises to help you push through in your reading.

Life and Times
You don't need to be an expert in Early Modern England to appreciate Shakespeare's work, but it does help to know a few things about the Bard and his world.

Immerse Yourself!
This is my favorite section! I've provided a list of some of my favorite books, films, and websites for you to explore. I discuss the importance of getting to a live performance of Shakespeare, as well as Shakespeare influence on some popular television series. I had to reign myself in and not go crazy in this section. As I discover and think of more adaptations and inspirations, I will blog about them here. Feel free to post suggestions for me to investigate on my GETTING LITERATURE Facebook Page.

Happy Reading!