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James L. Nelson (1962-) is an American historical nautical novelist. He was born in Lewiston, Maine. In 1980, Nelson graduated from Lewiston High School. Nelson attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for two years, and then transferred to UCLA, with the ambition of becoming a film director. Nelson, his wife, Lisa, and their daughter Betsy lived for two years in Steubenville, Ohio, while Lisa attended Franciscan University. They also have two boys, Nate and Jack. They now live in Harpswell, Maine, where Nelson continues to write full time.

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hi,just wondering if you could recommend any other historical fiction authors?

James L. Nelson Hey, Dan. One of the top writers (who you probably know about) is Bernard Cornwell who writes in all different time periods. I'm still a huge fan of C…moreHey, Dan. One of the top writers (who you probably know about) is Bernard Cornwell who writes in all different time periods. I'm still a huge fan of C.S. Forester's Hornblower books. I think they stand up well. Patrick O'Brian as well, though some people find him dull. Dewey Lambdin writes a fun series about an officer in the British Navy during the Napolionic Wars. The Flashman books by George McDonald Frasier are great, edgy and funny. Also Alexander Kent for more British age of sail books.

I don't know if I ever answered your question about me writing more Age of Sail books. Right now I'm focused on the Viking novels, so I don't see any more of a later time period in the immediate future, but who knows? There's lots of stuff that happens in my life that I don't see coming. Thanks for asking!(less)

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Are you going to write another book for the Norsemen Saga? I've read book 10 already and it leaves it open to another book. Just looking forward to another good read

James L. Nelson Sandra, thanks for the question. I'm delighted you're enjoying the books. I certainly would not leave Thorgrim and company hanging in midair, as it we…moreSandra, thanks for the question. I'm delighted you're enjoying the books. I certainly would not leave Thorgrim and company hanging in midair, as it were. I will be doing Book XI soon, but I’m starting a new series now, based on the buccaneers of the Caribbean, called The Buccaneer Coast. I’m most of the way finished with writing that one, and when it’s out I’ll get right on the next Viking book. I hope you’ll give The Buccaneer Coast a try – it will have all the action and twists of the Viking books, but with muskets and cannons. Should be out in a few months. If you want a heads up you can sign up for my e-mail list on my web site, www.jameslnelson.com.(less)

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	Fin Gall (The Norsemen Saga, #1) 3.96 avg rating — 2,873 ratings — published 2013 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Buccaneer Coast (Blood, Steel, and Empire Book 1) 4.33 avg rating — 1,529 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dubh-linn (The Norsemen Saga, #2) 4.21 avg rating — 1,490 ratings — published 2014 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lord of Vik-lo (The Norsemen Saga, #3) 4.34 avg rating — 1,214 ratings — published 2015 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Glendalough Fair (The Norsemen Saga, #4) 4.32 avg rating — 1,106 ratings — published 2015 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Night Wolf (The Norsemen Saga, #5) 4.44 avg rating — 991 ratings — published 2016 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Guardship (Thomas Marlowe, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 1,072 ratings — published 2000 — 28 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Raider's Wake (The Norsemen Saga, #6) 4.40 avg rating — 973 ratings — published 2017 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Tortuga Plantation (Blood, Steel, and Empire Book 2) 4.39 avg rating — 831 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Loch Garman (The Norsemen Saga, #7) 4.41 avg rating — 805 ratings — published 2017 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Fin Gall - Gaelic term for Vikings of Norwegian descent. It means White Strangers.”
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“He ran with a staggering gate the last few feet and managed to grab the quarterdeck”
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