“Live free or die!” This was the mantra that I often uttered mindlessly in my twenties, without fully appreciating what these words really mean. Back then my youthful arrogance made me feel invincible. I was ready to take on the world head-on, with an...
This week I would like to give you another behind the scenes sneak peek into my upcoming historical fiction novel, Children of the Ocean God. This time I would like to focus on the Carib (i.e., Kalinago) language, which was spoken by my ancestors, the Black Caribs....
This week’s post is a little bit different from some of my past blogs. Today I want to share more about the historically important sites on the island of St. Vincent, which are significant to the Second Carib War. As you may know this conflict the subject of my...
In today’s blogpost I would like to share another installment on the culture, customs and practices of the Black Caribs (aka Garifuna), who are the focus of my upcoming historical fiction novel, Children of the Ocean God. This time I want to shine a spotlight on...
As the scorching hot summer weather slowly gives way to the soothing cool of autumn, with its fleeting warmth and kaleidesope of color, it is a good time to share another writing update. I am happy to report that Children of the Ocean God has been progressing steadily...
