Tudor
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.
Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey: The Last Knight of a Dead Age
Explore the character sketch of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, a Tudor knight in Henry VIII's last war and a historical fiction short story.
Historical Fiction of Paul Jariabek–Sic Parvis Magna Update–Tudor War Story Announcement (Sept 2025)
Sept 2025 Historical Fiction Newsletter: Sic Parvis Magna update, Tudor short story A Fool's Errand, book recommendations & site news.
A Tudor Character Sketch: Gregory Trelawney
Explore the character sketch of Gregory Trelawney, a Tudor character caught in Henry VIII's last war, where loyalty, mortality, and honor collide.
Memento Mori: Death, Fear, and Power in Tudor England and Francis Drake's Voyages
Death haunted Tudor England. Explore how memento mori, Francis Drake's dangerous voyages, and religious fear shape the conflict in my historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna.
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...
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.
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.
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
Book Review: Historical Fiction Novel Airy Nothing by Clarissa Pattern
A tender historical fiction YA novel set in Tudor England—Airy Nothing follows John, a gay teen who finds hope, theatre, and love.