The story behind the story
Roy and Lesley Adkins on Jane Austen’s World
This is the summer for Jane Austen festivals; this, the [...]
A brief history of hospital ships, part 2
I became interested in the history of hospital ships and [...]
A brief history of hospital ships; part I
According to historian and author J. David Davies, the concept [...]
HMS Acasta meets Andromeda — in 1812
What happens when a character in your novel gets entangled [...]
Naval Wives and Mistresses
During the period of time Britain claims to have ruled [...]
a brief history of historical nautical fiction
As I prepare to take part in the Ships Ahoy! [...]
Roy and Lesley Adkins, John A. Lynn, Evelyn Berekman, et al.
I get by with a little help from my friends. [...]
Top 5 Titles that informed and inspired my nautical fiction
Acclaimed author and webmaster Midori Snyder is putting together a [...]
Back to Havana
...On the fifth day of June we were clear of [...]
Rollin’ down to old Maui, me boys…
Bob and I enjoyed a quick stop on [...]