Author – R. S. Moule Pages – 587 Publishing Information – Second Sky, 13th October 2023 This book is the 2nd book in the Erland Saga. As such, although I have kept spoilers to a minimum, you will discover some of the characters that survived book 1 if you read on. For book one, TheContinue reading “The Hunger of Empires – Review”
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An Interview with David R. Slayton
Hi David and welcome to Spells & Spaceships Blog! It’s great to have you here to celebrate this nautical themed, piratey reading event. Tell us about your new book, Dark Moon, Shallow Sea. What are you hoping readers will love about it? This is the dark fantasy of my heart. It’s got everything I loveContinue reading “An Interview with David R. Slayton”
Red Mary. A short story by JE Hannaford
In July, author JE Hannaford offered to write a short story for Pirate Week. But not just any short story; one voted for by readers and friends on twitter based on writing prompts. You can find the full thread of prompts here: So, are you ready for the short story? I was amazed how muchContinue reading “Red Mary. A short story by JE Hannaford”
A Brief History of Rum
Pirates drank a lot of rum, as did sailors of all kinds. Navy rum was even used as a currency at times and over time it has become synonymous with pirates. You’ll see countless modern day rum brands evoking pirate imagery on their bottles, Captain Morgan’s perhaps being the most well known. The history ofContinue reading “A Brief History of Rum”
A Pirate’s Life for Me?
According to some, the first documented pirates came from the Mediterranean region in the fourteenth century B.C. Specifically, these people were called the “Sea Peoples” and were thought to have come from the Aegean Sea. However, some historians consider pirates from various places in the Mediterranean area to be a part of the classified “SeaContinue reading “A Pirate’s Life for Me?”
An Interview with Rob J. Hayes
Hi Rob and welcome to Spells & Spaceships and to Pirate Week! AVAST, ya scurvy dog! Also, thanks for having me. What is it about the pirate theme in books and media that appeals to you? There’s always been something fun and romantic about the idea of pirates. Though it might be extremely far fromContinue reading “An Interview with Rob J. Hayes”
Creatures of the Deep
It’s time for a look at some of the magnificent, mysterious, sometimes monstrous creatures of the deep. First we’ll look at mythical creatures, followed by extinct monsters and then a little geek piece on my favourite animal, sharks. Mythical Creatures Jörmungandr *Come on, I did create the #Norsevember event, afterall.* Jörmungandr, son of Loki andContinue reading “Creatures of the Deep”
Notorious Pirates and Famous Nautical Vessels
Everybody likes the hero, but anti-heroes and charismatic villains often steal the show. Put simply, there is often some allure about being bad, especially if the fight is against authority; Robin Hood, Ned Kelly, Al Capone… Pirates committed some atrocious crimes (though so did European governments at the same time) but they have a lastingContinue reading “Notorious Pirates and Famous Nautical Vessels”
An Interview with K. R. R. Lockhaven
Today on the blog we have K. R. R. Lockhaven, author of Mrs. Covington’s, The Azure Archipelago Trilogy and The Conjuring of Zoth-Avarex. It’s great to have you here Kyle, welcome! Thank you so much for having me! I’m always game for talking about pirates! What is it about nautical themes that particularly appeal toContinue reading “An Interview with K. R. R. Lockhaven”
What was The Golden Age of Piracy?
Just as thieves have existed for as long as there have been things to steal, pirates have existed for as long as there have been things to steal… on, or from, a boat. Julius Caesar was captured and ransomed by pirates (he promised to have them crucified afterwards, which he kept his word on) andContinue reading “What was The Golden Age of Piracy?”
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