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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 faiths, young Francis Drake’s family flees persecution and poverty. But when an unexpected apprenticeship aboard the merchantman Tiger presents itself, Francis seizes his chance to realize his dream …...

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Image of an engraving of the St. Eustacious Church in Tavistock, England, part of the sample chapter of the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna.

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

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, immersive story. I hope I struck a correct balance. The following individuals, listed in alphabetical order by their last names, are actual historical figures. William Body Body was a protégé of Thomas …...

Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—Good News

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Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—History of Hawkins

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Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—Life at Plymouth

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Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—Sailing in Plymouth Sound

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Imagined ingraving of a friend of the young Francis Drake,on a rural English farm, accusing Drake of being a heretic. Part of the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna.

Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—The Heretic

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Oil Painting of Henry VIII with Anne Boleyn in court for the flash historical fiction story The Last Song

The Last Song - Historical Flash Fiction

In this historical flash fiction piece, a low-born musician Mark Smeaton strums a treasonous melody in the court of Henry VIII...

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

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

Historical fiction character sketch of Captain Guichenot, a fictional 16th-century French privateer from Sic Parvis Magna, featuring a dramatic portrait inspired by Vlad the Impaler (Count Dracula) alongside a period engraving of a French warship, reflecting the dark world of early modern piracy.

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.

Illustration of Reynard the Fox, inspiration for the villain James Reynard in the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna set in Tudor England.

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

Historical illustration of Sir Francis Drake, Tudor privateer and explorer, with his coat of arms and the Sic Parvis Magna motto — a symbol of greatness from small beginnings — inspiring historical fiction about Francis Drake's naval adventures.

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.

An experiment in creating AI-generated illustrations and art for historical fiction. Pencil sketch image of galleons in a storm.

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.

Cover of the historical fiction short story Retribution by Paul Jariabek

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.