June 12 - Books, Etc. Falmouth, Maine. Short talk, shmoozing, signing at this great independent bookstore

June 14 – Maine Coast Books, Damariscotta, Maine. Signing 12:00 – 1:00. This will be part of a pirate festival and should be a lot of fun.

June 28 – Borders, Brunswick, Maine. 2:00 – 300. Short talk, Q&A and signing.

July 17 - Artisan Books and Bindery, Isleboro, Maine. 7:00. Short talk, Q&A and signing at this wonderful independent bookstore on an idyllic island on a summer evening in Maine. What more could you ask for?

July 19 – Borders, Bangor, ME 2:00 – 3:00 Short talk, Q&A and signing.

July 21 – Lecture, Friends of Colonial Pemaquid, 7:30. A talk about various types of shipping in the 17^th and 18^th century, held at the Pemaquid Museum (I think). Check the web site:

July 26 – Dixey Bull at Pemaquid! Not an official book event, but Jim Nelson will once again reprise his role as the dread pirate Dixey Bull on the grounds of Fort William Henry at Pemaquid.

August 2 – Harpswell Neck Fire and Rescue Lobster Roll Luncheon. A must event for anyone who is anyone. Jim Nelson will be signing books. Proceeds go to support the Harpswell Neck Fire and Rescue.

August 7 - Portland Harbor Museum. 7:00. Talk on George Washington's Secret Navy followed by a book signing.

September 27 – Sudbury Colonial Faire, Sudbury, MA. One of our favorite family events. Nelson will be there signing books in full 18^th century regalia.

October 25 – Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution. Jim Nelson will be speaking on the Continental Navy at this terrific annual event.