[jonyt]

Getting my historical fiction novel published. I finished writing it a couple of months back. Extremely short plot summary: guy deserts from the Roman XI legion, goes back home only to find that his entire province is about to revolt against the Roman Empire at the height of its power. It's one of the most spectacular feats of collective self-immolation in human history and it had a large effect on human history. I think not enough has been written about the role of abject stupidity in human affairs. This book is an attempt to correct that.

[vintagedave]

That sounds really worth reading! Please post it on HN when it’s published (or do you have any links / info now?)

I know it’s fiction but the way you phrase it makes it sound like this might be inspired by a true revolution, is that the case?

[jonyt]

Thanks! It's historical fiction so 90% true :-) The novel is set during the First Jewish–Roman War[0] and I tried as much as possible to adhere to what we know of actual events. There's a good case to be made that the effect it had on Judaism greatly impacted the development of Christianity. Plus it helped crown the Flavian Dynasty. I have just a short blurb and the first chapter here[1]. I'll definitely post more about the book and the process if I manage to get it published. There are quite a few aspiring novelists here so it might be encouraging to them.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Jewish%E2%80%93Roman_War

[1] https://jonyomtov.me/the-deserter