![]() ![]() Of course he was talking about minor offenses, but as a matter of reductio ad absurdum, I applied this concept to a murderer. But after a while the guilt wears and it becomes easy to commit the sin again. How often we realize our actions are incorrect and then feel guilt and perform penance. And with the little historical bits I could find, a story began to weave in my mind.ĭuring this time, my priest gave a sermon about how easy it is to fall into a cycle of sin and penance. I imagined the challenges Locusta must have faced and wondered if her gender ended up being an asset in a field where surprise would provide an advantage. ![]() As a female engineer, I relate to the challenge of going against traditional stereotypes. Days of research later, I discovered there is not much known about Locusta, but that only incited my imagination. The fact the first serial killer was a woman also struck me. Locusta was a female poison assassin from Rome (Gaul) and is considered to be the first serial killer. ![]() So when I read an article about a Roman poisoner, I’m guessing I’m the only one who envisioned her in Tudor England. That is the beauty of individualism and creativity. Inspiration is all around us and sparks uniquely in each person. ![]() Pohlkamp to the blog today! How a Roman Poisoner Inspired A Tudor Thriller K.M. ![]()
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