5 Star Book Review – The Exit Man by Greg Levin

A Surprise Gem I purchased The Exit Man by Greg Levin on the recommendation of a fellow author. I was not asked to review it, but following what turned out … Continue Reading →


5 Star Book Review – Sister, Psychopath by Maggie James

  Besides her snappy writing style, which I thoroughly enjoy, Maggie James possesses a talented panache for transporting readers inside her characters’ head, making their destructive psychosis seem normal, even … Continue Reading →


Logbook Tales – Cumberland Key to Nassau, Pt 2. The Florida Straits

Tuesday December 22rd, 0730 hrs. Heading east, course 060 degrees. The sun rose two points off the starboard bow, bathing the eastern horizon in glorious, brilliant pink. Joni continues to … Continue Reading →


5 Star Book Review – His Kidnapper’s Shoes by Maggie James

  A masterfully woven tale with surprising twists and turns. I couldn’t put it down. See Maggie James Author Page      Visit Maggie James Blog             See … Continue Reading →


Logbook Tales – Cumberland Key to Nassau, crossing the daunting Gulf Stream

December 21st, 1981 After a week of dockside preparations, stowing cargo, eight supermarket carts of groceries, rewiring the ship’s radio, compass, and interior lights, and waiting for favorable tides, we … Continue Reading →


Logbook Tales – In the soup

Bright sunshine and a magnificent view disappeared as the twin engine Piper Seneca descended into the white blanket covering the eastern seaboard. The dense, widespread cloud cover had been generated … Continue Reading →


About Sea Quill

Hi. Welcome to my author blog. I am Michael W. Smart, I write mystery and science fiction novels. I do not consider myself an avid or prolific blogger, finding the … Continue Reading →