Tag Archives: the Temeraire series

The Divine Wind

Posted on August 15, 2025 by jfkaufmann

During the 13th century, the Mongols tried to invade Japan not once, but twice, in 1274 and 1281. After the conquest of China in 1230 and Korea in the following year, Kublai Khan turned his attention to Japan, which was … Continue reading →

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Go Tell Diana that I’m gone

Posted on October 28, 2023 by jfkaufmann

Last month I had the pleasure and privilege to read JP McLean’s newest novel, still in manuscripts, Scorch Marks. My job was simple – to read it and catch small errors and inconsistencies before the book goes to a proofreader. … Continue reading →

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From NaNo to Ninny: Downsizing Expectations

Posted on November 9, 2021 by jfkaufmann

I made quite a strong statement a while ago saying that participating in NaNoWriMo was my worst writing decision. It was four or five years ago. At the end of that agonizing November, I had the required number of words. … Continue reading →

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