Author Archives: chrisdurbin55

Nothing Really Changes in International Affairs Iran claims to have closed the Straits of Hormuz as America decimates the Iranian navy. Well, the Iranians tried that before in the late 1980s. By sheer chance I published my novel Silkworm! last year, and … Continue reading →

The Carlisle & Holbrooke Naval Adventures are being published in audio format, one book at a time, and the first fifteen books are already out there and being enjoyed. Meanwhile, David Lane Pusey has completed his narration of the sixteenth … Continue reading →

I’d always intended to continue the Carlisle & Holbrooke Naval Adventures through the period of peace after the Seven Years war and then into the American War of Independence. I’m delighted to tell you that the first post-war novel is … Continue reading →

The Carlisle & Holbrooke Naval Adventures are being published in audio format, one book at a time, and the first fourteen books are already out there and being enjoyed. Meanwhile, David Lane Pusey has completed his narration of the fourteenth … Continue reading →

The Carlisle & Holbrooke Naval Adventures are being published in audio format, one book at a time, and the first thirteen books are already out there and being enjoyed. Meanwhile, David Lane Pusey has completed his narration of the fourteenth … Continue reading →

Israeli and American attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities have prompted the Iranian government to threaten to close the Straits of Hormuz. Well, they tried that before in the late 1980s and by sheer chance I published my latest novel Silkworm! … Continue reading →

I met Tony Noon at the Bowlines Maritime Literature Festival last weekend. Tony is publishing the best of the contemporary first-hand accounts from the age of sail, with essential annotations regarding the people, the places, and the historical background. I’m … Continue reading →

Have you heard about the maritime literary festival on Friday 6th June and Saturday 7th June? It’s in Exeter, Devon, England and it’s based at the historic Custom House and around Exeter’s Heritage Harbour. There’s a packed agenda with a … Continue reading →

A Brooding Storm in the Arabian Gulf I’m delighted to announce that my latest book, Silkworm! has been published. It isn’t about the 18th century sailing navy but nevertheless the subject will be of interest to Carlisle & Holbrooke readers. … Continue reading →

The Carlisle & Holbrooke Naval Adventures are being published in audio format, one book at a time, and the first twelve books are already out there and being enjoyed. Meanwhile, David Lane Pusey has completed his narration of the thirteenth … Continue reading →