In the course of my research for Children of the Ocean God I have recently discovered another fascinating aspect of Garifuna (Black Carib) culture which I am planning to work into the story. The Garifuna are deeply spiritual people who still follow to this day many of...
2021 is finally upon us. I am confident that this year is going to be much better than 2020! To kick off the year on a high note I am making a series of blog posts focused on my upcoming historical fiction novel, Children of the Ocean. Over the holiday period, I am...
I am currently busy writing part two of Children of the Ocean God. As you can imagine, in a novel such as this it is important to create an authentic picture of what life was like during the historical period in which the events are set. To achieve this I am weaving...
I found Black Carib Wars: Freedom, Survival, and the Making of the Garifuna to be a comprehensive and thoughtful account of the Black Carib Wars in St. Vincent. It is well researched, drawing extensively on historical records in French and English; as well as...
I know I have been quiet lately. But have no fear I have not forgotten about blogging. In fact I have some wonderful news to share this week. I have finally started writing Children of the Ocean God and have already managed to pen rough drafts of three and a half...
