Historical Fiction Announcements
Sic Parvis Magna Draft 3 Update
A quick update of Draft 3 of Sic Parvis Magna—the origin story of the future Sir Francis Drake, and Book 1 in my Adventures of Francis Drake historical fiction series. Read below for more information about the book and for the link for more information.
My October 2025 Newsletter is available
I am pleased to restart the publication of my historical fiction newsletters.
Historical Fiction Announcements
Stay informed with the latest announcements about Paul Jariabek's historical fiction. This section's posts are about new book releases and website content to upcoming appearances, signings, contests, and special events, to keep you up to date. Never miss a moment in this historical adventure!
1555 Philip and Mary Shillings
Few artifacts capture the complex political and religious landscape of 16th-century England as vividly as the Philip and Mary shilling. Issued during the reign of Mary I of England and her husband, Philip II of Spain, these coins are a reminder of religious upheaval and intense power struggles that marked Francis Drake's passage into adulthood.
Historical Fiction Novel Sic Parvis Magna Update: 80k words!
I am pleased to announce that the manuscript of the historical novel Sic Parvis Magna, the start-of-series of the Adventures of Francis Drake just crossed 80k words.
Announcement: Retribution Historical Short Story Released
Release announcement of Retribution, a short story in the historical fiction series Adventures of Francis Drake.