Sic Parvis Magna
Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—First Impressions of Plymouth
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Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—Family Dinner
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Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—Escape from Tavistock
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1555 Philip and Mary Shillings
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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 Villain Sketch of Pirate Captain Guy Alfonse Guichenot
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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
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
Researching Francis Drake's Ship the Tiger
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Farm Boy to Pirate: A Character Sketch of Francis Drake
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Opening Scene of the Historical Fiction Short Story Retribution
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