Many authors have tried to replicate Forester’s work, but the Hornblower series of books and countless associated works is top of the list for adventures on wooden warships.

The morning men’s group at the parish decided this would be a good study. De Sales was born into a noble family and chose the priesthood. He eventually rose to be the Bishop of Geneva. He’s known as the “gentle Saint.” This work was written around 1600 as a series of letters to a noble woman in his diocese. The language and translation from French keeps the reader humble.

I’m kind of on an Egypt kick. I have ideas about the next book I could write, and it requires a lot of research. This book is part photography and part history. So far, it’s capturing my imagination.