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ogreeves
Jan 34 min read
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.
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ogreeves
Oct 25, 20244 min read
Trafalgar Day at the Australasian Pioneers’ Club
I was delighted by the invitation to be the guest speaker at this year’s Trafalgar Day Lunch in Sydney on Lord Horatio Nelson.
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ogreeves
Sep 22, 20243 min read
Exploring the 'Nelson Touch’
In this blog, I'm pondering the meaning of the 'Nelson touch' - originally attributed to Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson's battle plans...
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ogreeves
Aug 7, 20243 min read
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.
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ogreeves
Apr 27, 20244 min read
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.
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nleffler
Mar 26, 20244 min read
ABC Interview Brings Fanny’s Story to Households Australia-wide
An unexpected call from ABC radio personality Suzanne Hill asking about “the wife of the famously one-armed victor of the Battle of...
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ogreeves
Feb 16, 20244 min read
220 years later, Nelson’s Stepson returns to Nevis - sort of!
After over 220 years, Josiah Nisbet, stepson of British Naval hero Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, has returned to his birthplace, the...
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ogreeves
Nov 22, 20235 min read
Exploring ‘Saxon Switzerland’ in Nelson’s Footsteps
In 1800, Horatio Nelson, still celebrating his brilliant naval victory for the British at the battle of the Nile, travelled home from...
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ogreeves
Oct 18, 20236 min read
Celebrating Trafalgar Day - and Lord Nelson - 'Down Under'
It’s far more common to find people celebrating Trafalgar Day, October 21 - this coming Saturday – in Britain than in Australia, but...
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Guest Writer - Nadja Leffler
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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.
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ogreeves
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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...
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ogreeves
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Unexpected Hero Rises Above His History
When I was writing Nelson’s Lost Son I had a moment, best described as ‘serendipitous’. One of the heroes in my novel is a former slave...
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ogreeves
Jun 26, 20233 min read
US Visit Brings Battles to Life
One thing I love about Historical Fiction is its ability to transport you to an event and a place – and characters – who often leave a...
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nleffler
May 25, 20233 min read
"A Thoroughly Engrossing Story" says Senior Reviewer
When I approached MBR BookWatch (The Midwest Book Review) with Nelson’s Lost Son, they warned me that their volunteer reviewers can’t...
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nleffler
Apr 14, 20235 min read
A Toast with ‘Nelson’s Blood’ to his Lost Son
A Book Launch these days is a treat for any author but as a self-published author, it contains additional challenges – and joys. Since we...
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nleffler
Jan 27, 20235 min read
“A Story of Character and Redemption” – book review by John Gilbert, former Naval Officer
Admiral Lord Nelson is a towering figure in British and world history; the man who destroyed the combined Franco-Spanish fleet at...
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nleffler
Dec 12, 20224 min read
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...
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nleffler
Oct 20, 20224 min read
Trafalgar Day Leadership Lesson – Courage
Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21 1805. I have been thinking about that long ago battle and the lessons...
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nleffler
Sep 19, 20223 min read
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...
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nleffler
Jul 31, 20223 min read
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...
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