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Steven Wood Collins

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Science Fiction & Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Humor

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Joseph Campbell, Arthur C. Clarke, Richard Francis Burton, William Bla ...more

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An American by birth and education, he wrote the work from the perspective of a contemporary British novelist in order to enhance thematic elements as well as character development and portrayal. His perspective as the author from that standpoint was largely influenced by George Orwell, Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Kurzweil, Spinoza, Joseph Campbell and William Blake. Mr Kurzeil's book The Singularity is Near inspired many of the thematic elements of the novel. 

His life-long interest in international economics and finance continues unabated. He primarily demonstrates this professional involvement as a contributor to The Long Room, the members-only international finance professionals' forum hosted by The Financial Times of London. 

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I have been following your new book "The Patricians". Are their any links to John Collins "Keeper of the Gael of Maidstone"?
Steven Wood Collins Sorry for the belated reply, Chris. I seldom check this part of my site.

I googled "Keeper of the Gael of Maidstone". Charles I granted John Collins th…moreSorry for the belated reply, Chris. I seldom check this part of my site.

I googled "Keeper of the Gael of Maidstone". Charles I granted John Collins that title and position.

The following are a few links of interest:

The Rising Tide
Find-A-Grave: John Collins of Maidstone

Several aspects of the Maidstone Collins' family coat of arms ibear similarity to both the Munster Collins' coat of arms. That leads me to believe there's an ancestral relationship between the two families.

What's even more curious is the representation of one of the Milesian lions on the Maidstone crest. This is a serious indication of a monarchal connection (no one would employ that image without the consent of the monarchy).

I just posted a blog article devoted to Deacon Edward Collins.

Kind regards,

Steven(less)
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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?
Steven Wood Collins My own initial research on Howland's tree found his ancestors immigrated to England around the time of the Conquest. They adopted 'de Holland' as a su…moreMy own initial research on Howland's tree found his ancestors immigrated to England around the time of the Conquest. They adopted 'de Holland' as a surname.

Thanks for confirming this discovery.

John Howland
Sir Thomas de Holland, KG(less)
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Dear Followers,

Perhaps you've noticed new blog posts ceased posting to the The Patricians Goodreads Authors blog about six months ago (or perhaps it didn't come to your attention until now). All new and updated blog articles will post instead to the new WordPress.com blog.

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