Writers who inspire me
An interview with Marina Julia Neary
“Dublin is a grand place for an Ulsterman to get executed. Those not fortunate enough to have been born in the city of a thousand hurdles may seek consolation in [...]
An interview with Bond; Alaric Bond.
I’m pleased to be under the same publishing house (or in this case, aboard the same publishing vessel -- Fireship Press) as historical naval fiction author Alaric Bond, a man with a wry and [...]
Joan Druett, author and historian
Tupaia trailer Historian Joan Druett is the acclaimed and best-selling author of historical maritime nonfiction and fiction. Books such as Hen Frigates, Rough Medicine and She Captains were invaluable to me in [...]
Margaret Muir; Tasmanian novelist and historian
Throughout our writing lives we're inspired by other authors. I've recently had the pleasure of discovering Tasmanian novelist and historian, Margaret Muir. Margaret Muir is the author of five novels. [...]
Melanie Sherman prys a confession from me
I'm a bit of a recluse but was teased away from my mental and social retreat to share some secrets on Melanie Sherman's blog. http://melaniesherman.blogspot.com/2011/07/tension-and-conflict-on-high-seas.html Melanie Sherman is a writer of historical nautical [...]