Release Day
My debut novel is out today! Set in decadent, occupied Philadelphia during the winter of 1777, The Turncoat is a swashbuckling tale of romance, war, and espionage. “A combination of historical...
View ArticleHouse of the Seven Gables Review
A visit to the House of the Seven Gables is a little like a visit to Salem itself. You go because it’s famous and everyone says you should, and you leave thinking that it was nice but also wondering...
View ArticleMicah Wild, Gentleman
Of the 2,200 British ships captured by American cruisers during the Revolution, 458 were taken by Salem vessels. My adopted home town accounted for more captured tonnage than any other American port....
View ArticleThe Quotable Swashbuckler: 12 Telling Lines
Reposted from the Barnes & Noble Book Blog: Few first lines in fiction herald as much sheer storytelling delight as: “He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad.”...
View ArticleStatus Kitchens of the 18th Century
Above, an 18th century clock jack for sale. Copyright © 2011 OnlineGalleries. All Rights Reserved. When I worked with the historic houses at the Peabody Essex Museum we used to ask visitors to...
View ArticleOn Book Trailers, Updated
Three years ago I got together with my creative partner, Peter Podgursky, to make a book trailer for my debut novel. We had a blast and really liked the results–and readers did too. If you’re interest...
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