In this week’s blogpost I would like to introduce you to two of the main characters in my upcoming historical fiction novel, Children of the Ocean God. The story unfolds on the tiny West Indian island of St. Vincent (called Hiroona by the Black Caribs), over the...
Writing has been progressing rather slowly lately. With the start of my new job and warm summer weather lingering in the air, it has been hard to find the time and mental space to write. Yet still I am discovering creative ways to be a scribe. In my dreams and idle...
On March 14th 1795, a mere 6 days after the start of the Second Carib War, Paramount Chief Joseph Chatoyé, was killed in a pitched battle at the summit of Dorsetshire Hill. It is alleged that Chief Chatoyé was slain by the sword of Militia Captain Alexander Leith...
I have some good news to report! This month, I have finally started writing the first chapter of my historical fiction novel, Children of the Ocean God. This story will chronicle the up and down saga of the Second Carib War, which was contested between the Black...
