Paul Jariabek
1555 Philip and Mary Shillings
Win replica 1555 Philip and Mary shillings! Enter our historical fiction contest featuring coins from Francis Drake's era of religious upheaval.
Who Was Francis Drake? Exploring the Legend Behind the Historical Fiction Novel Sic Parvis Magna
Historical Fiction spotlight on Francis Drake: explore his daring voyages, privateering, and complex legacy that inspire the novel Sic Parvis Magna
Classic McKenzie River Dory Drift Boat For Sale
For sale: Classic Wooden McKenzie River Fishing Drift Boat. The Thinker's Whim was meticulously hand-built in 2008. Catches fish in style!
Historical Fiction Villain Sketch of Pirate Captain Guy Alfonse Guichenot
Uncover the untold story of Captain Guichenot, a ruthless 16th-century villain cut from the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna.
The Meaning of Sic Parvis Magna
Sic Parvis Magna means "greatness from small beginnings." Explore its origin, Francis Drake's rise, and how it inspires my historical fiction series.
Historical Fiction Villain Sketch of James Reynard
Historical Fiction fans: meet James Reynard, a bitter orphan turned killer in Tudor England. Discover his dark past before the novel Sic Parvis Magna
AI-Generated Illustrations for Historical Fiction: A Visual Experiment
Can AI create compelling images for historical fiction? A visual experiment using 16th-century prompts, pirates, and Francis Drake.
Sic Parvis Magna Update: 80k words!
Historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna at 80k words! Discover how this origin story of Francis Drake grew from a NaNoWriMo draft into a naval adventure
Historical Fiction Short Story Retribution By Paul Jariabek
In Retribution, young Francis Drake joins a cut-out raid in 1557, shaping his path to piracy. Read this vivid naval historical fiction tale.
Researching Francis Drake's Ship the Tiger
Explore the Tiger and other ships tied to young Francis Drake's adventures—where piracy, trade, and research come alive in historical fiction.
Farm Boy to Pirate: A Character Sketch of Francis Drake
Explore the early life of Francis Drake through this historical fiction character study.
The Art in Retribution: Illustrating a Historical Fiction Short Story about Francis Drake
Discover how historical art and illustration bring the short story Retribution—a 16th-century sea raid with Francis Drake—to life.