Oliver Greeves

Canada – almost the 51st State? As I complete the final novel in my Nelson and Son trilogy, I reflect on The War of 1812 so often overlooked, yet it shaped nations and echoed across generations. I consider some of the personalities and ambitions of that era — and the unsettling ways history could be repeating. If you’re drawn to forgotten wars and the lives caught within them, take a look.

Historical author Oliver Greeves dives into the remarkable tale of HMS Lady Nelson, the vessel named after his ancestor, Lady Fanny Nelson, which played a pivotal role in shaping early Australia.

Sometimes emails can surprise you.  The other day I received a communication which began “ Dear Dr Greeves… The form of address roused my...

My latest blog explores the fascinating history and strategic importance of Mackinac Island, a key location in my next novel.

I was delighted by the invitation to be the guest speaker at this year’s Trafalgar Day Lunch in Sydney on Lord Horatio Nelson.

In this blog, I'm pondering the meaning of the 'Nelson touch' - originally attributed to Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson's battle plans...

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.

Middle Harbour Probus Club enjoyed my visit featuring insights on leadership and Georgian society from research for my Georgian era novels.

An unexpected call from ABC radio personality Suzanne Hill asking about “the wife of the famously one-armed victor of the Battle of...

After over 220 years, Josiah Nisbet, stepson of British Naval hero Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, has returned to his birthplace, the...

In 1800, Horatio Nelson, still celebrating his brilliant naval victory for the British at the battle of the Nile, travelled home from...

It’s far more common to find people celebrating Trafalgar Day, October 21 - this coming Saturday – in Britain than in Australia, but...

Historical author Oliver Greeves shared the backstory of his latest novel based on the adventures of Horatio Nelson's stepson at the RACA.

In a rare opportunity, the historic Royal Automobile Club of Australia, adjacent to Circular Quay Sydney is inviting non-members to join...

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...

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...

When I approached MBR BookWatch (The Midwest Book Review) with Nelson’s Lost Son, they warned me that their volunteer reviewers can’t...

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...

Admiral Lord Nelson is a towering figure in British and world history; the man who destroyed the combined Franco-Spanish fleet at...

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...