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
- 2 min
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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nleffler
- Dec 12, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Sep 19, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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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Mark Luttrell
- Jun 30, 2022
- 4 min
Marcus Luttrell: How I Became the Lone Survivor
Oliver Greeves: Thank you to Marcus Luttrell who has submitted this guest blog in response to my question to authors in ‘The Business in...
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ogreeves
- May 13, 2022
- 4 min
The Business in The Writing
People who first meet me as an historical author keen on sailing and naval history, are sometimes a bit bemused that most of my life was...
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nleffler
- Nov 17, 2021
- 5 min
Getting Started on Your First Novel – 7 Things That Helped This Debut Author
November in the US is National Novel Writing Month when about half a million people commit to writing a 50,000-word manuscript in a month...
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nleffler
- Aug 25, 2021
- 4 min
Choosing a Novel’s Timeframe. Why 1792 to 1801?
British naval hero Vice Admiral Lord Nelson’s dramatic death sealing his heroic legacy occurred at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. I am...
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ogreeves
- Apr 6, 2021
- 4 min
Searching for My Ancestor
(Horatio) often declared that his marriage (to Fanny) was of equal service to his character to any naval exploit he had achieved.
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