1812: The Navy's War

Virginia, Washington, DC, and Annapolis

2012-02-25T07:45:00.002-08:00

This week I will be busy speaking in Virginia, Washington, DC and Annapolis, Md.

Monday, Feb 27 I'll be speaking at the Mariners' Museum at 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, Va at 7PM for their evening lecture series.

Thursday, March 1 I'll be at the United States Navy Memorial at noon for their Authors on Deck Series. This talk is in the Presidents Room at the Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave N.W. in Washington, DC.

Thursday March 1, at 7 PM I'll be at the Annapolis Maritime Museum, 723 Second St, Annapolis, Md. for their Winter Seminar Series.

All of these programs are open to the public.

The Audies

2012-02-21T07:28:00.001-08:00

"1812: The Navy's War" has been selected as a finalist by the Audio Publishers Association for their 2012 Audie Awards competition in the history catagory. "This is the only awards program in the Untied States devoted entirely to honoring spoken word entertainment. Winners will be announced at the Audies Gala on June 5, 2012, at the New-York Historical society in New York". This competition is known as the "Oscars" of Audio Books. I am honored that "1812" has been nominated for this award.

Portland (Maine) Public Library

2012-02-17T12:34:00.001-08:00

The Constitution in action
On Wednesday, February 22 at noon I'll be speaking at the Brown Bag Lecture Series at the Portland Public Library in Portland, Maine. I'll be speaking and answering your questions about the War of 1812 at the Congress St Location. Many of you have already read the book so come prepared with your questions and your book if you would like to have it autographed. If you haven't read the book yet Longfellow Books will be there with copies to purchase.

Portsmouth (N.H.) Athenaeum

2012-02-07T09:43:00.001-08:00

USS United States vs HMS Macedonia, photo courtesy of the Portsmouth Athenaeum

On Wednesday, February 15 I'll be speaking at the Portsmouth Athenaeum to launch their 2012 program series "Remembering the War of 1812". The event is at 7PM in the Athenaeum Research Library at 9 Market Square in Portsmouth, N.H. This program is open to the public and is $10.00 for non members of the Athenaeum. Become a friend of the Athenaeum and this and all the program events will be free. For more information or to make a reservation call 603-431-2538.

The Naval War College Museum and Bank Square Books

2012-01-31T08:39:00.001-08:00

On Thursday, February 9, I'll be speaking at the Naval War College for their Eight Bells Lecture Series. The event takes place at noon at the museum in Newport, R.I.. All are welcome. Call the museum at 401-841-2101 for reservations.

On Friday, February 10, I'll be speaking at a luncheon event at the Bank Square Bookstore in Mystic, Conn. This event requires a reservation for the lunch. Call the bookstore for more information.

Watch the CSPAN video for "1812:The Navy's War"

2012-01-26T08:02:00.000-08:00

CSPAN BookTV taped my talk about "1812:The Navy's War" that I gave at the Water Street Bookstore in November. You can watch it by clicking on this link:http://www.booktv.org/search.aspx?For=georgedaughan Then click on the watch button. You can also find the video on youtube by searching for George Daughan on CSPAN videos.

Brown University

2012-01-22T10:40:00.001-08:00

I'll be speaking at the Brown University Fellow's Luncheon on Wednesday January 25. This is the first of my talks about "1812:The Navy's War" for the bicentennial year 2012. Check the events page(link over on the righthand sidebar) to see other places where I'll be speaking, I may be coming to a place near you.

"1812: The Navy's War" on CSPAN BookTV- Tonight

2012-01-21T12:44:00.000-08:00

For those on the West Coast the time is tonight at 10:30 PM. East Coast you'll have to tape it or stay up really late - 1:30AM. In between it's your choice. This runs 1 hour and 10 minutes.

CSPAN

2012-01-19T15:47:00.001-08:00

CSPAN (BookTV) will air my talk about "1812: The Navy's War" this weekend. Air times are 8:00 AM Sat, Jan 21st and 1:30AM Sunday, Jan 22, Eastern Standard Time on CSPAN BookTV

New Reviews

2012-01-12T12:59:00.000-08:00

There are a couple of new reviews that have just come out for "1812: The Navy's War". Check out the review pages at www.georgedaughan1812reviews.blogspot.com.

Reviews from the Washington Times and Open Letters Monthly

2011-12-26T13:28:00.000-08:00

Recently 1812 has received 2 new reviews, one from the Washington Times and one from an internet site: Open Letters Monthly: Stevereads. You can read excerpts from the reviews on the blog page for news and reviews: www.georgedaughanreviews.blogspot.com.

New Reviews

2011-12-08T10:31:00.000-08:00

There are a couple of new reviews for 1812 from the Providence Journal and the Weekly Standard. Click on the link over on the righthand sidebar to see some excerpts from them.

C-SPAN and Maine Public Radio

2011-12-07T12:44:00.001-08:00

A couple of weeks ago C-SPAN video taped my book event at The Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, NH. You can see the equipment in the photo ready to roll. The talk will be aired on Book-TV shortly. Check their website for the times on the weekends. I'll also post the times here when I know the dates.

Yesterday I had an interview with Irwin Gratz on Maine Public Radio. Irwin is superb. The interview will air sometime next week on his show "Morning Edition". Check the listings on their website. The aired interview will only be 7 or 8 minutes but the full interview (about half an hour) will be available on their website at the same time. I'll post a link when I have it.

Maine- Portland and Augusta

2011-11-21T14:47:00.000-08:00

This is going to be a busy week. Friday, November 25 I will be joining 24 other Maine writers at the Portland Public Library to sign books. We'll be there from 12-3. What a great opportunity to meet all these Maine authors and to "Buy Local." What better holiday gift than an autographed book from a Maine author. This event is a collaboration between Maine Writers and Publishers, Longfellow Books, and the Portland Public Library. Thank you to all for organizing this exciting event.

On Saturday, November 26 I will travel to Augusta to give a short talk and sign books at Barnes and Noble. This event will start at 1 pm. Hope to see a lot of Maine Facebook friends there.

I will also be at the Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, NH tomorrow night at 7pm. C-SPAN will be on hand to film this event. If you're nearby you might find this to be an interesting event. If you're not in the area I'll be posting the air dates once I have them.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Exeter, N.H. and C-SPAN

2011-11-15T12:58:00.000-08:00

My next event is Tuesday, November 22 at 7PM at Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, N.H. I'll be giving a talk about "1812:The Navy's War" which C-SPAN will film. I'll post the air date when it is announced. Meanwhile, if you live in southern Maine or N.H. this is your chance to be on National TV. Come to the talk, ask a question and you'll be on Book-TV.

Veterans Day - Nashua, NH Booksigning

2011-11-07T12:59:00.001-08:00

On Veterans Day (Friday, November 11) I'll be talking and signing books at Barnes and Noble in South Nashua, N.H at 7PM. This is the Barnes and Noble located at 235 Daniel Webster Highway. I'm looking forward to seeing family and friends and hope there will be some veterans in the crowd as well.

Damariscotta, Maine and Marblehead, Mass.

2011-10-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

This week I am traveling closer to home. On Tuesday, Oct 25 I'll be speaking and signing books at the Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St, Damariscotta, Maine. The talk is at 10 AM and is sponsored by the Maine Coast Bookstore in Damariscotta. On Wednesday, Oct 26 I'll be speaking and signing books at the Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant St in Marblehead, Ma. This talk is at 7PM and is sponsored by The Spirit of '76 Bookstore in Marblehead. For future events click on the link for events listed over on the righthand side bar.

Baltimore and Annapolis Md this weekend

2011-10-12T05:23:00.001-07:00

Saturday, Oct 15 I'll be at the Annapolis Bookstore, 35 Maryland Ave, in Annapolis, Md for a talk, discussion, booksigning and reception. It all starts at 4:00. Come early and you can watch a radio interview being taped by John Tegler of Captial Conversation which will be aired next week on radio stations along the east coast. The interview begins at 2PM.

Sunday, Oct 16 I'll be at Barnes and Noble at 601 East Pratt Sst, Baltimore, Md. for a talk, Q & A and booksigning. The talk begins at 1:00PM.

For more information on these events check the events page link over on the right sidebar or go to the bookstore websites.

Barnes and Noble Tomorrow and a New Review

2011-10-11T13:33:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow evening, Wednesday, October 12, I'll be talking and signing books at Barnes & Noble in Middletown, R.I.. If you live in that area I hope you'll be able to attend. For details about this and other Barnes & Noble events click on the events link over on the right sidebar. There is also a new review to see from the Military History magazine. You can see this and other reviews by clicking on the reviews link.

Mystic Seaport Museum and the Constitution Museum

2011-10-06T06:27:00.000-07:00

This weekend I'll be discussing and signing "1812" at the Mystic Seaport Maritime Museum in Mystic, Ct and at the USS Constitution Museum in Charlestown, Mass. The Mystic Seaport Maritime Bookstore event is on Friday and Saturday, Oct 7 and 8, from 1-4, The USS Constitution Museum Boostore event is on Sunday, Oct 9 from 1-3. Hoping my friends in these areas will be able to stop by and say hello.

"1812: The Navy's War" Released Today

2011-10-04T07:47:00.000-07:00

Today's the day. "1812: The Navy's War" is available in bookstores and on line today. The paperback of "If By Sea", my previous book, is also available today. I will be signing books tomorrow in Camden, Maine. Over the weekend I'll be in Mystic, Conn at the Seaport Museum Bookstore and at the Constitution Museum in Charlestown, Mass. For my complete booktour schedule click on the events link over on the righthand side bar. If you live in these areas I would love to have you stop by and say hello.

The Owl and Turtle, Camden Maine, Wed Oct 5

2011-09-29T09:08:00.001-07:00

The first booksigning for my new book "1812: The Navy's War" will be Wed Oct 5 at the Owl and Turtle Bookstore in Camden, Maine. If you live in the Camden area I would love to meet you. I'll be there from 1-3. I will also be signing the paperback of my previous book "If By Sea". Both the hardcover of 1812 and the paperback of If By Sea will be released in the bookstores and on the internet on Tuesday, Oct 4. If you don't live in the Camden area check the events page to see when I'll be coming to a bookstore near you. www.georgedaughanevents.blogspot.com

This week for 1812

2011-09-24T12:39:00.000-07:00

This week I have 2 interviews on the radio about "1812: The Navy's War". If you live in the Norfolk, Va. area or the Newport and Jacsonville, N.C. area I hope you will tune in. Maybe you'll be driving to work.

Tuesday Sept 27. 9:05-935 AM. Live interview on Tony Macrini's Morning News Team WNIS-AM, Norfolk, Va.

Friday, Sept 30, 7:15-7:30AM. Live interview on Coastal Daybreak with Ben Ball, WTKF-FM/WJNC-AM, Newport & Jacksonville, NC.

First Copy of 1812

2011-09-20T12:58:00.001-07:00

I've received the first copy of 1812: The Navy's War. It looks great. The Basic Books staff did a wonderful job putting the book together. So exciting to see it in print. You will be able to view it in the bookstores on October 4. Be sure to check the events page (link over on the righthand sidebar) to see when I'll be talking at a bookstore or event near you. Would love to say hello and have a chat.

Kirkus Review

2011-08-18T13:31:00.000-07:00

There is a new review of the book to report. Kirkus Reviews gave a excellent review on August 16. You can read the review by clicking on this link to the review page of this blog. REVIEWS

Book Tour

2011-08-04T08:16:00.000-07:00

Although publication is still 2 months away, Perseus has begun booking book tour events. I'm really looking forward to seeing many old and new friends. I'll be starting in New York City on October 3. The schedule will be updated as events are confirmed. Check the events page from time to time to see when I'll be in your neighborhood. http://www.georgedaughanevents.blogspot.com/