Dec 30, 2021
Today’s blog post is about the most pivotal military engagement during the Second Carib War – the battle that took place on Dorsetshire Hill on March 14th, 1795. This single event was the emotional climax of the war (and of Children of the Ocean God) since...
Oct 17, 2021
Earlier this week I had a very thought-provoking conversation with my older brother, Chike, which formed the inspiration for this blogpost. He told me about a very intriguing Japanese concept related to finding meaning in life. According to him there is a Japanese...
Jul 18, 2021
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...
Mar 14, 2021
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...
Mar 12, 2021
This week is an exciting period for me as a writer since it is the 226th anniversary of the Second Carib War. This conflict, which took place on the tiny Caribbean island of St. Vincent, is the focal point of my upcoming historical fiction novel, Children of the Ocean...
