Exploration: The Stanfield Chronicle follows a young man in the early 17th century who leaves home to become a sailor and documents his experiences. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

Fascination with the largely untold back story of the founding of New England led me to tell that story through the eyes of a young adventurer.

What were some of the trials that you felt were important to highlight the character’s development?

Isaac’s development came through having to learn the life of seaman, responding to opportunity through luck and ingenuity, learning to deal with women. dealing with adversity, and understanding the responsibilities of leadership.

What kind of research did you do for this novel to ensure you captured the essence of the story’s theme?

I spent five years in deep research about the people, intrigue and events that caused the settlement of New England. I have sailed all my life but did further extensive research on off-shore sailing in the 17th century.

When will book 2 be available? Can you give us an idea of where that book will take readers?

Book 2 – Retribution – is available on Amazon and in bookstores. It continues where Exploration ended in 1620 and follows Isaac’s adventures to 1628 when he and his family depart as settlers for New England.

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