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Goodreads asked Julian Stockwin:

How do you get inspired to write?

Julian Stockwin I find the Great Age of Fighting Sail so fascinating, and the historical record so rich, that there is inspiration in abundance! And serendipity plays a part; I was inspired to write my historical standalone, 'The Silk Tree', set in the time of Emperor Justinian, by an encounter in bazaar in Istanbul...

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Carl Barnes

Carl Barnes asked Julian Stockwin:

Would you like to see Kydd make it to the big screen/TV in the future?

Alan Schwanitz

Alan Schwanitz asked Julian Stockwin:

I love the Kydd series, but, (ain't there always a but!) I confess to being totally ignorant of sailing lore. As a total neophyte to sailing, where would you recommend I go to find the meaning of so many of Kydd's actions?

Superuser

Superuser asked Julian Stockwin:

Hi Julian I have thoroughly enjoyed your Kitt series, thank you! I especially liked the books where you describe the relationships between the sailors, conflicts and morale issues on board. I hope you do not feel this subject has been exhausted for you as a driver for a book?

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