I've got a new article about the failed British invasion of the Netherlands in 1673 on the splendid Heart of Oak website! heart-of-oak.org/2025/07/18/t...

Sad to hear about the plight of replica frigate L'Hermione - www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... Saw her under construction at Rochefort in 2004 and she provided some of the inspiration for my Kermorvant trilogy set in the French Revolutionary War.

Inspired by last weekend's @stuarthistoryfest.bsky.social, it's time to get more active on social meejah again, revive my website, get blogging again, and above all press forward with writing projects that have been on hold for ages. OK, all after coffee, obvs...

Slowly coming down to earth after a great weekend at ‪@stuarthistoryfest.bsky.social‬! Great venue, talks and audiences. Huge thanks to the organisers, @ericanela.bsky.social @17thcenturylady.bsky.social @1642author.bsky.social!

I'm delighted to be taking part in the forthcoming Bowlines maritime literary festival in Exeter! Full details including booking link here-https://exetercustomhouse.co.uk/event/bow-lines/ Weekend also sees AGM & dinner of www.snr.org.uk including talk for members by N A M Rodger