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!

Historical Fiction Announcements

My October 2025 Newsletter is available

October 2025 Historical Fiction Newsletter: Sic Parvis Magna update, Tudor short story A Fool's Errand, book recommendations & site news.

The October, 2025 issue features a new historical fiction short story announcement, A Fool’s Errand, an update about Sic Parvis Magna, my first-of-series book about the origin story of young Francis Drake (before his knighthood), and a historical fiction book recommendation. Read the October, …...

A stack of 1555 Tudor shillings, including one displaying the crowned profiles of Philip and Mary, symbolizing the religious turmoil and royal power struggles that shaped the adventures of Francis Drake. This is an announcement from the author of the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna.

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.

Mary Tudor and Philip of Spain Royal succession was one of key concerns in early modern history because weak monarchies lead to civil war. In England’s case, Henry VII started the Tudor dynasty after the bloody War of the Roses, Henry VIII expanded the monarchy (at great cost). While his son …...

Image of the writing process of the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna. Paul Jariabek's manuscript for the Historical Naval Fiction Novel Sic Parvis Magna about the early life of Francis Drake just crossed 80k words.

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

Cover of the historical fiction short story Retribution by Paul Jariabek

Announcement: Release of the Historical Fiction Short Story Retribution

Release announcement of historical fiction short story Retribution announcement, links to its plot summary, as well as how it fits into the series.