<p><a href="https://sam-willis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Sam Willis </a>introduces a new mini-series on naval fiction, featuring interviews with authors talking about their naval creations. In this episode, he meets <a href="https://julianstockwin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Julian Stockwin</a>, a renowned author known for his Thomas Kydd novels, which span 27 books and 23 years, culminating most recently in <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=stockwin+admiral&amp;adgrpid=59988926104&amp;gad_source=1&amp;hvadid=259072023253&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=9045343&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=10980838129719993726--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=10980838129719993726&amp;hvtargid=kwd-2397658414031&amp;hydadcr=17142_1746176&amp;mcid=a9724c190d4a359f9fe0a2470fec2821&amp;tag=googhydr-21&amp;ref=pd_sl_77y6d3gi79_e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Admiral"</a>. The books cover a huge array of history and themes, from brotherhood, friendship and loyalty to naval duty and professionalism, adventure, exploration and the maritime world of the great Age of Sail.</p><p>Stockwin shares his early love for the sea, influenced by his uncle's sailing experiences, and his transition from a career in computer design to writing. He describes the meticulous research process, the creation of characters, and the historical context of his stories. Stockwin also reveals plans for a new series featuring Harry Wilde, set in an earlier period but with similar themes of adventure.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>