military miniatures come from nine different manufacturers: John Jenkins, Mulberry, King and Country, Britains, Queen Victoria's, Tradition, William Hocker, Lemans and Alexanders.
Monday, 1 July 2013
War of 1812 Toy Soldiers
Besides writing Redcoat 1812, as a hobby I collect toy soldiers that portray War of 1812 participants. This year during the Battle of Stoney Creek Bicentennial re-enactment weekend the collection was on display in the Gage House at the Stoney Creek National Heritage Site. My 54 mm
military miniatures come from nine different manufacturers: John Jenkins, Mulberry, King and Country, Britains, Queen Victoria's, Tradition, William Hocker, Lemans and Alexanders.
military miniatures come from nine different manufacturers: John Jenkins, Mulberry, King and Country, Britains, Queen Victoria's, Tradition, William Hocker, Lemans and Alexanders.
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Battle of Stoney Creek Re-Enactment
This weekend marks the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Battle of Stoney Creek. With a daring night attack
the outnumbered British/Canadian forces stopped an American invasion force in June 1813. This weekend there will be a re-enactment on the battlefield site and I will be there selling copies of Redcoat 1812. As well I will be accepting donations for the 1813 issue of historiCITY, the city of Hamilton's history magazine. Should you be coming to the events be sure to say hello.
the outnumbered British/Canadian forces stopped an American invasion force in June 1813. This weekend there will be a re-enactment on the battlefield site and I will be there selling copies of Redcoat 1812. As well I will be accepting donations for the 1813 issue of historiCITY, the city of Hamilton's history magazine. Should you be coming to the events be sure to say hello.
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Redcoat 1812 Events in May
During the month of May I will be speaking on a number of occasions about the different types of historical fiction and the differences between historical fiction and non-fiction history. Everyone is welcome.
On Wednesday, May 1 I will be at the Stoney Creek Branch of the Hamilton Public Library at 6:30 pm. Two weeks later on Wednesday, May 15 I will be at the Red Hill Branch at 2:00 pm.
If you live in the Toronto area I will be speaking to the East York Historical Society which meets at
the S. Walter Stewart Branch of the Toronto Public Library on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm.
Later in the month I will be the guest author for the McMaster University "Mac Reads" program on Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 pm. at the on campus Alumni Centre.
I'd certainly enjoy meeting you.
On Wednesday, May 1 I will be at the Stoney Creek Branch of the Hamilton Public Library at 6:30 pm. Two weeks later on Wednesday, May 15 I will be at the Red Hill Branch at 2:00 pm.
If you live in the Toronto area I will be speaking to the East York Historical Society which meets at
the S. Walter Stewart Branch of the Toronto Public Library on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm.
Later in the month I will be the guest author for the McMaster University "Mac Reads" program on Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 pm. at the on campus Alumni Centre.
I'd certainly enjoy meeting you.
Thursday, 28 March 2013
David Nevin's novel, 1812
Just read David Nevin's novel 1812 (Forge Books: N.Y. 1996). There are different types of historical fiction. Some authors use historical settings to tell the story of fictional characters. Other writers, like David Nevin, use fiction to bring historical figures to life. This is what I have done in Redcoat 1812. There are clearly differences between these two novels about the War of 1812.
1812 is written in the third person from the American perspective and tells the intertwining stories of James and Dolley Madison, Andrew and Rachel Jackson, and Winfield Scott, while Redcoat 1812 is written in the first person from the British/Canadian perspective and brings the story of soldier, James FitzGibbon to life. For me, these differences make the two novels interesting companion pieces, revealing two sides of the same story. If you enjoyed Nevin's 1812, I'm sure
you will find Redcoat 1812 an informative and worthwile read.
1812 is written in the third person from the American perspective and tells the intertwining stories of James and Dolley Madison, Andrew and Rachel Jackson, and Winfield Scott, while Redcoat 1812 is written in the first person from the British/Canadian perspective and brings the story of soldier, James FitzGibbon to life. For me, these differences make the two novels interesting companion pieces, revealing two sides of the same story. If you enjoyed Nevin's 1812, I'm sure
you will find Redcoat 1812 an informative and worthwile read.
Thursday, 7 March 2013
War of 1812 Bicentennial Symposium
Thanks to the organizers of the War of 1812 Bicentennial Symposium for such a great conference in Hamilton last weekend. Great speakers and resources! For those who've never attended I'd recommend it.
Next year the Symposium will be held in London, Ontario on March 29, 2014.
Next year the Symposium will be held in London, Ontario on March 29, 2014.
Sunday, 17 February 2013
Word on the Street /Toronto Book and Magazine Festival
I will be participating in the Word on the Street Book and Magazine Festival in Toronto on September 22, 2013. More details will be added closer to the event.
This picture was taken at the Ontario History and Social Studies Teachers Association Conference in
Niagara-on-the-Lake in November 2012.
This picture was taken at the Ontario History and Social Studies Teachers Association Conference in
Niagara-on-the-Lake in November 2012.
Saturday, 2 February 2013
What's Happening!
My next Author Talk will be on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 to the Stoney Creek Historical Society at 7:00 pm in the Olde Stoney Creek Legion Hall. I'm looking forward to this. Anyone may attend.
In the up-coming months I have arranged a number of other appearances and
talks. These are listed below:
in February I'll be at St. Michael's School on Feb. 7 and at Hamilton City Hall for Heritage Day ceremonies on Feb.23;
in March I'll be at the War of 1812 Symposium/Living History Conference on Mar. 2 and will be speaking to the Rotary Club of Hamilton/Downtown Branch on Mar. 21.
in May I'll be in Toronto speaking to the S. Walter Stewart Library Branch/East York Historical Society;
in September I'll be speaking to the Colonel John Butler UEL meeting in Chippawa on Sept. 7
in November, I'll be speaking with the Haldimand Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Association
on Nov. 5.
More events and appearances are "in the works" and I'll post these as soon as they are definite.
Regarding new marketing initiatives, Spencer's Mercantile of Hamilton has agreed to sell Redcoat 1812 at re-enactments and other events, and Peter McCarney and Associates has agreed to include my novel in their catalogue for marketing to school libraries. I appreciate very much the support of these two companies.
In the up-coming months I have arranged a number of other appearances and
talks. These are listed below:
in February I'll be at St. Michael's School on Feb. 7 and at Hamilton City Hall for Heritage Day ceremonies on Feb.23;
in March I'll be at the War of 1812 Symposium/Living History Conference on Mar. 2 and will be speaking to the Rotary Club of Hamilton/Downtown Branch on Mar. 21.
in May I'll be in Toronto speaking to the S. Walter Stewart Library Branch/East York Historical Society;
in September I'll be speaking to the Colonel John Butler UEL meeting in Chippawa on Sept. 7
in November, I'll be speaking with the Haldimand Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Association
on Nov. 5.
More events and appearances are "in the works" and I'll post these as soon as they are definite.
Regarding new marketing initiatives, Spencer's Mercantile of Hamilton has agreed to sell Redcoat 1812 at re-enactments and other events, and Peter McCarney and Associates has agreed to include my novel in their catalogue for marketing to school libraries. I appreciate very much the support of these two companies.
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