My Ambitions

Every writer has their ambitions, the project they dream of writing. Mine are to write a good historical novel, and to write a good alternative history novel of WW2. I had others, but they have been fulfilled.

Fraser’s Flashman series has been a tremendous inspiration for me, and Tim Powers’ works have been a favorite of mine since I discovered him in in early 1980s. Their ability to weave history and fiction together (with tremendous skill) has fascinated me, and I long to test my skills in that tough genre.

Sunstone has been my first effort towards a historical novel, and my favorite project to date. It falls short of the genre, but it was a step in the right direction and gave me considerable experience in the tough business of researching a period setting.

But it is not a historical novel, nor quite an alternative history novel. My ambitions remain unfulfilled, but I comfort myself that I have made progress, and have learned a great deal.

Someday, the Lord willing, I will write one, or perhaps even both, of my dream works. You need goals in life, I believe.