Flash Fiction of Paul Jariabek

Discover sharp, immersive historical flash fiction that brings past centuries vividly to life in just a few paragraphs. Each story is a complete, emotionally resonant glimpse into pivotal moments, forgotten figures, or imagined turning points in history. Whether tied to ongoing series like Sic Parvis Magna or crafted as standalone vignettes, these tales balance storytelling with historical authenticity. Perfect for thoughtful readers seeking powerful, bite-sized journeys through time.

Portrait of a Young Francis Drake, protagonist of the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna by Paul Jariabek

Learn More about the Historical Fiction Novel Sic Parvis Magna

Discover Sic Parvis Magna, an immersive historical fiction novel of Francis Drake's youth—great books to read with life-like characters and rich detail.

Step aboard the Tiger and embark on a gripping high-seas adventure that charts the formative years of England’s greatest naval legend. The year is 1548. Religious turmoil grips Tudor England as Protestant reformers clash with the old Catholic order. As England lurches between monarchs and …...

Who and What's real in the Historical Fiction Novel Sic Parvis Magna

Explore the real historical figures behind Sic Parvis Magna. Discover what's fact, what's fiction, and how truth fuels great historical fiction.

I am a particular fan of reading history. While events that occurred so long ago, in an age where records were kept only of the most important matters, historical accuracy is challenging, some records still exist. Wherever possible, I tried to balance historical accuracy to provide an interesting, …...

Historical fiction author Paul Jariabek researches what the potential period ship that Francis Drake may have apprenticed on in the 1550s.

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.

A youthful Francis Drake before a darkening sea—evoking his early adventures and the central theme of the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna.

Farm Boy to Pirate: A Character Sketch of Francis Drake

Explore the early life of Francis Drake through this historical fiction character study.

Woodcut-style illustration of a 16th-century carrack at sea, used as cover art for the historical fiction short story Retribution.

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.

Opening Scene of the Historical Fiction Short Story Retribution

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