Kat Caulberg

Ever wonder how fast ships sailed in the age of sail? The nautical speed measurement is called a “knot”. One knot=1.15078 mph. The speed of a ship in the 1700s varied by type, decade in which it was made, the weather, etc, but most in the early 1700s averaged 4-5 knots, although some could get … Continue reading What’s Knot to Like? Sailing Speeds in the 18th Century.

So many sailing terms have made their way into our everyday speech. Here are a few of my favorites. (to be in someone’s) Black Book: Black books have been around for a long time. There was the Black Book of the Exchequer in the late 1100s, which recorded royal revenues, for example. Beginning in the … Continue reading Nautical Terms and Slang

A while ago, an artist did some fan art of William, my hero from Three Star Island. I’m ashamed to say I’ve forgotten the artist’s name. Still, I love her work.  

I’m very excited to share my review of The Heart Collector by Barbara Russell! The Heart Collector was a wonderful, lushly-written read. Barbara Russell’s characters are so well-rounded and full of life, they jump off the page. Her heroine, Isabel, is at once strong and vulnerable, innocent and intelligent. The world-building is fantastic! I especially … Continue reading Spotlight on The Heart Collector by Barbara Russell