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Nelson’s Stepson on Mackinac Island, USA
My latest blog explores the fascinating history and strategic importance of Mackinac Island, a key location in my next novel.
ogreeves
Jan 34 min read
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Unveiling Nelson’s Legacy: My Travels This (Northern) Summer
Travel – best type of book research! My travels this summer led me into unveiling more of the rich legacy of Lord Horatio Nelson and son.
ogreeves
Aug 6, 20243 min read
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Georgian Society – an Insight into Fanny’s World
Middle Harbour Probus Club enjoyed my visit featuring insights on leadership and Georgian society from research for my Georgian era novels.
ogreeves
Apr 27, 20244 min read
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Nelson’s Lost Son Backstory Inspires Audience
Historical author Oliver Greeves shared the backstory of his latest novel based on the adventures of Horatio Nelson's stepson at the RACA.
Guest Writer - Nadja Leffler
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Rare Opportunity to Enjoy Literary Lunch at Luxurious Club
In a rare opportunity, the historic Royal Automobile Club of Australia, adjacent to Circular Quay Sydney is inviting non-members to join...
ogreeves
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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When the Story Finds the Author – the inspiration behind Nelson’s Lost Son
When I had completed by first novel, Nelson’s Folly which is about Horatio Nelson and his wife Fanny in the ten years 1792 to 1801, I...
nleffler
Dec 12, 20224 min read
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Nelson Humanised Not Demonised
Guests at the historic Royal Automobile Club of Australia in Sydney's CBD have praised the Clubs' latest literary event featuring...
nleffler
Sep 19, 20223 min read
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Speed Dating Publishers – What I Learned
I must admit I wasn’t overjoyed at the idea when the Australian Writers Association gave me the opportunity to participating in a...
nleffler
Jul 31, 20223 min read
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Marcus Luttrell: How I Became the Lone Survivor
Oliver Greeves: Thank you to Marcus Luttrell who has submitted this guest blog in response to my question to authors in ‘The Business in...
Mark Luttrell
Jun 30, 20224 min read
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The Business in The Writing
People who first meet me as an historical author keen on sailing and naval history, are sometimes a bit bemused that most of my life was...
ogreeves
May 13, 20224 min read
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Getting Started on Your First Novel – 7 Things That Helped This Debut Author
November in the US is National Novel Writing Month when about half a million people commit to writing a 50,000-word manuscript in a month...
nleffler
Nov 17, 20215 min read
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Choosing a Novel’s Timeframe. Why 1792 to 1801?
British naval hero Vice Admiral Lord Nelson’s dramatic death sealing his heroic legacy occurred at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. I am...
nleffler
Aug 25, 20214 min read
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Searching for My Ancestor
(Horatio) often declared that his marriage (to Fanny) was of equal service to his character to any naval exploit he had achieved.
ogreeves
Apr 6, 20214 min read
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