Dear Readers,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank Goodreaders for their interest in my latest book, "Voyage of Mercy: The USS Jamestown, the Irish Famine, and the Remarkable Story of America's First Humanitarian Mission." I say this all the time: writing may be a solitary act, but "authoring" takes teamwork. It's great to know that you are members of my team. I write with you in mind. You make any and all success possible, and I am enormously humbled and grateful for the support you've given me.

I recently wrote a blog for The History Reader that offers a little background on Voyage of Mercy and the parts of the story that inspired me. I hope you enjoy it. https://www.thehistoryreader.com/mode...

I look forward to any questions or thoughts that you might have.

Meanwhile, I wish you good health and as much peace as possible during these difficult times.

Best,
Steve