Wakian, Scott Baxter is reading DARKEST SHADE OF HONOR during his COVID-19 self-isolation in Georgia, with Robert N. Macomber's 8th thriller in his Honor Series.

Scott Baxter wrote: “Enjoying a nice cup of coffee in the early
morning at home with a great sea story!” Scott’s reading
my 8th novel, The Darkest Shade of Honor, where Peter Wake meets
Theodore Roosevelt & Jose Marti … plus experiences the most
catastrophic 1886 event in Key West history … lots of action & suspense! 

[April 2020]

    

Terry Wood's wife, talented author Jane R. Wood, took this photo and wrote: "A little wine, some outside time, and a good book ... or two ... or fourteen makes staying at home a lot easier." Another Floridian self-isolating with Robert N. Macomber's Honor Series.

Terry Wood’s wife, talented author Jane R. Wood,
took this photo and wrote: “A little wine, some outside time,
and a good book … or two … or fourteen makes staying at home
a lot easier.” Another Floridian self-isolating with my Honor Series! 

[April 2020]

    

Artist, Randy Brienen is under his pergola in Tallahassee, FL during this time of self-isolation with HONORING THE ENEMY, #14 in Robert N. Macomber's Honor Series.

Here’s another great photo of my reader Randy Brienen
during this time of self-isolation under his pergola
in Tallahassee, FL with my latest, Honoring The Enemy. 

[April 2020]

    

Longtime reader in Central Florida, Bruce Cain, sent in this photo of himself during his COVID-19 self isolation, passing the time with protagonist, Peter Wake, reading AN HONORABLE WAR, author Robert N. Macomber's 13th novel in the Honor Series.

Longtime reader in Central Florida, Bruce Cain,
sent in this photo of himself during his COVID-19 self isolation,
passing the time with my protagonist, Peter Wake, reading
An Honorable War, #13 in my Honor Series. Thanks Bruce!

[April 2020]

    

Author Robert N. Macomber wears COVID-19 protection when signing books ordered online through his Ship Store at Bert's Pine Bay Gallery in Matlatcha, FL [http://www.pinebaygallery.com/books.php].

I’m wearing my COVID-19 protection when signing books 
ordered online through my ‘Ship Store’ 
at Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery in Matlacha, FL 
 then the books are delivered to your home,
so order your’s today or send one as a gift!
[http://www.pinebaygallery.com/books.php]

[April 2020]

    

Don't forget Little Free Libraries ... give a book & get a book or just donate books, and use safe precautions. This morning author Robert N. Macomber donated his Gold Medal winning novel, HONORING THE ENEMY, to LFL Charter # 69552 in Bokeelia, FL.

Don’t forget Little Free Libraries … give a book & get a book
or just donate books, and use safe precautions.
This morning I donated my Gold Medal winning novel,
Honoring The Enemy, to LFL Charter # 69552 in Bokeelia, FL.

[March 2020]

    

As a sailor, author and historian, Robert N. Macomber considers it a treat to share stories about an iconic Master Navigator, Christopher Columbus, to an eagerly curious audience at Shell Point's Academy of Lifelong Learning!

As a sailor, author & historian, I consider it a treat to share stories
about an iconic Master Navigator, Christopher Columbus, to an eagerly
curious audience at Shell Point’s Academy of Lifelong Learning.

[March 2020]

    

At the Tampa Bay Civil War Round Table, author & popular historian Robert N. Macomber shared little known info on Florida's role in the American Civil War, especially "The Great Escape."

At the Tampa Bay Civil War Round Table, I shared
little known info on Florida’s role in the American Civil War  
to an audience who had fantastic questions.

[February 2020]

    

Mary Paige Abbott, Chief Commander of the US Power Squadrons_America's Boating Club, pins the USPS insignia on Keynote Speaker, Robert N. Macomber's lapel at their national conference. [Photo credit: Steve D. Erickson, photographer for US Power Squadrons_America's Boating Club]

Mary Paige Abbott, Chief Commander of the US Power Squadrons, 
also known as America’s Boating Club, pins the USPS insignia on 
my lapel after my Keynote Address at their national conference.
What an honor!
[Photo credit: Steve D. Erickson, photographer for US Power Squadrons_America’s Boating Club]
.
[February 2020]

    

R/C Vincene Aquilato, S [Chair, National Mtgs Committee of the U.S. Power Squadrons] holds HONORING THE ENEMY at their Conference with Keynote Speaker, Robert N. Macomber.
Author & historian, Robert N. Macomber gives the Keynote Address at the National Annual Mtg of the U.S. Power Squadrons in Ponte Vedra, Florida.

R/C Vincene Aquilato, S [Chair, National Mtgs Committee of the
U.S. Power Squadrons] was the first of many to get their own copy
of  HONORING THE ENEMY at the Annual Conference. The lower photo
shows a capacity crowd gathered for breakfast to hear my
Keynote Address, which got some laughs as I taught a few tidbits
 about sailors’ superstitions throughout history.

[February 2020]

    

Author & popular historian, Robert N. Macomber speaks at the Museum of the Islands meeting on the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War, related to southwest Florida history.

Another record breaking, standing room only crowd
filled the hall for The Museum of the Islands (MOTI)
meeting where I gave a talk on the U.S. Navy during the
American Civil War, related to SW FL history.
Attendees got to see one of my favorite maps,
which I’ve had for over 35 years.
Thanks to all for a wonderful night
and to all who gave donations to MOTI!

[February 2020]

    

Author & popular historian, Robert N. Macomber gave a presentation on "Florida and Cuba: 500 Years" for the IMAG History & Science Museum's January Distinguished Speakers Series.

The laser pointer works (see red line above) & I concentrate on getting names spelled correctly (below)!

At the IMAG History & Science Museum, Robert N. Macomber finishes the magical evening by signing copies of his 14th novel, HONORING THE ENEMY and the gift shop SOLD OUT!

At the IMAG History & Science Museum in Ft. Myers, FL,
I gave my presentation on “Florida and Cuba: 500 Years” 
for their Distinguished Speakers Series, after we watched
my HONORING THE ENEMY book trailer and before seeing
the premiere of “Cuba: Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean”,
a stunningly beautiful, large-format film.
What a night ~ not only standing room only for the theatre,
but their gift shop sold out of  my books!
.
[January 2020]

    

Standing room only for Robert N. Macomber's presentation at the Estero Island Historic Society.

Filled to capacity for my presentation
at the Estero Island Historic Society!
[January 2020]

    

Sailor, author & historian Robert N. Macomber entertains the CMCS Sailing Club at their 50th Anniversary celebration with "Rememberances" of being a founder of this organization.

What a terrific night with dear friends & poignant
(sometimes hysterical) remembrances
at the 50th Anniversary celebration
of the CMCS sailing club, which I helped to establish
when I was a mere 17 yrs old in Cape Coral, FL.
[January 2020]

    

Author & popular historian, Robert N. Macomber speaks about "Cuba" at the Friends of Lakes Regional Library event in Ft. Myers, FL.

The Friends of Lakes Regional Library are such
an appreciative group, and I enjoy presenting
to their loyal attendees, especially when
I’m speaking about one of my favorite subjects: Cuba.
[January 2020]

    

Author & popular historian, Robert N. Macomber captivated the large luncheon crowd at The Landings Helm Club for the History Club's gathering to hear a presentation on "Theodore Roosevelt: The Climb."

A full house turned out at The Landing’s Helm Club for the History
Club’s luncheon, sponsored by Carolyn Wilson and Patricia Daniels,
for my talk on “Theodore Roosevelt: The Climb.”
What a fantastic day filled with great questions,
and many long-time readers to offer support!
 
[January 2020]

   

Hail the sound of the conch at sunset in celebration of Robert N. Macomber's annual Ship Store Holiday Party at Bert's Pine Bay Gallery in Matlacha, FL.

Hail the sound of the conch at sunset in celebration of my annual
Ship Store Holiday Party at Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery in Matlacha, FL!
 
[December 2019]

    

Dr. Bill Williams [right] is keeping up with my Honor Series, and bought HONORING THE ENEMY at the Boca Raton Library event to share with his sons: Brett & Chad.
Bill's son Chad is paying it forward and getting his friends interested in my maritime thrillers ~ Onward & Upward!

Dr. Bill Williams [upper photo, right side] is keeping up with
my Honor Series, and bought HONORING THE ENEMY
at the Boca Raton Library event to share with his sons:
Brett & Chad, as Chad then pays it forward [lower pic]
by getting his friends interested ~ Onward & Upward!

[December 2019]

    

Shipmate, Marcia Barrs holds HONORING THE ENEMY, and she and her husband Steve are looking forward to reading about the adventures of Peter Wake by Robert N. Macomber.

Shipmate, Marcia Barrs holds HONORING THE ENEMY, and she
and her husband Steve (far left) are looking forward to reading
about the adventures of Peter Wake ~ Wakians in the making!
 
[December 2019]

    

Annual presenter, Robert N. Macomber regales the Palm Beach Civil War Round Table members at their holiday meeting.

It was time to regale with select Grog toasts
at the Palm Beach Civil War Round Table
for my annual presentation at their holiday meeting.
 
[December 2019]

    

Researching Fort Taylor in Key West, FL has held much intrigue for author and historian, Robert N. Macomber.

Going back to my 2nd novel, POINT OF HONOR, is one place
where you can 
read about some of my extensive research
on Fort Taylor in Key West, FL which has a fascinating history.
I always enjoy returning there, as I just did recently!
 
[December 2019]

    

And Peter Wake was here at St. John's Cathedral, Antigua & Barbuda, as only author Robert N. Macomber can describe!

In my novel, AN AFFAIR OF HONOR, you’ll
read about Peter Wake attending St. John’s Cathedral in
Antigua & Barbuda ~ which I recently visited!
 
[December 2019]

    

World traveler, Robert N. Macomber climbed to the top inside St. Georges Anglican Church on St. Kitts.

Challenged by a charming lady parishioner, 
I climbed up a VERY narrow, 150 year old,
spiraling staircase plus rickety ladders to get to
the top of the tower and out onto the roof.
Going down was much harder, but what a view
from  St. Georges Anglican Church of St. Kitts!
 
[November 2019]

  

Author & historian Robert N. Macomber visiting a World Heritage Site: Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Puerto Rico.

There are many fortifications in the Spanish Caribbean
named El Morro, and in the late 1800s, Peter Wake
was inside the ones in Havana, Cartagena, and Santiago de Cuba,
but he also sailed by this one in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
 
[November 2019]

 

Too tempting not to cross the line in Grand Turk, where American Flamingos go, along with author & historian Robert N. Macomber.

Too tempting not to cross the line in Grand Turk,
then back to finding  inspiration at sea …
 writing …
[November 2019]

 

Author & historian, Robert N. Macomber talks with CMCS [Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society] sailing club member Bobby Lee, who's looking forward to reading HONORING THE ENEMY.Author & historian, Robert N. Macomber stands with CMCS sailing club member Jean Blessing, who was happy to get her copy of HONORING THE ENEMY signed!

I’m standing with CMCS members and fellow sailors:
Bobby Lee [left photo], and on the right with
Jean Blessing, both of whom are happy to now
have a personalized copy of HONORING THE ENEMY.
 
https://www.CMCS-sail.org
[November 2019]

 

Author & historian, Robert N. Macomber entertained the crowd at The Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society sailing club.

Proud to be a founding member of CMCS Sailing Club,
[The Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society],
I had a chance to teach toasts and share memories
with a large crowd at their November meeting.
 
[November 2019]

 

TGIM at The Ft. Myers Film Festival with host, Eric Raddatz [left] and the three judges for that Monday's indie short films: radio celeb, Jade Alexa McClelland [Fly 98.5 FM +The City 94.9 FM], author Robert N. Macomber and media specialist Mike Donlan from WGCU & FGCU [right].

I had fun as a judge for the Ft. Myers Film Festival ‘TGIM’
Monday night screenings of short indie films,
with [left to right]: host, Eric Raddatz; fellow judges:
radio celeb, 
Jade Alexa McClelland [Fly 98.5 FM +The City 94.9 FM],
me, and media specialist Mike Donlan from WGCU & FGCU.
We all had interesting critiques & I’d definitely do it again! 
[November 2019]

 

Author & New York Times journalist, Clay Risen shared stories with award-winning novelist, Robert N. Macomber about researching Theodore Roosevelt before and after his panel at the Southern Festival of Books.

Author & New York Times journalist, Clay Risen
has a book I’m reading now: THE CROWDED HOUR
so it was an unexpected treat to trade books and share stories
about researching Theodore Roosevelt when we met
at the Southern Festival of Books. 
[October 2019]

 

Dewey Lambdin did a reading from his novel, MUCH ADO ABOUT LEWRIE and author Robert N. Macomber read from his 14th novel, HONORING THE ENEMY at the Southern Festival of Books.

At our panel, Dewey read from his 25th novel,
MUCH ADO ABOUT LEWRIE, and I read from my 14th novel
HONORING THE ENEMY ~ where do the years go? 
[October 2019]

 

Robert N. Macomber was a panelist at the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, TN discussing Naval Sea Adventures with author Dewey Lambdin.

It was an privilege to be invited back to the
Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, TN and to have
the honor of being a panelist with author Dewey Lambdin
discussing none other than Naval Sea Adventures. 
[October 2019]

 

The Naval Undersea Museum has actual remnants of a Howell Torpedo which was found by Navy dolphins in 2013 ~ amazing! When in Keyport, WA, Robert N. Macomber visited the Naval Undersea Museum and saw the display on the Howell Torpedo, which he's written about in his Honor Series of historic thrillers.

I’ve written about the Howell Torpedo from 1890, and here is a
display on it at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, WA.
They even had remnants of one found in 2013 by Navy dolphins.
[September 2019]

 

Robert N. Macomber had the privilege to be the 2nd guest in NY Times Best-selling author, Debbie Macomber's podcast studio in Port Orchard, WA. Debbie's daughter Adele [far right] is the Chief Executive Officer for Debbie and stays involved with World Vision as a philanthropist, as do others in their family.

What a privilege to be the 2nd guest in NY Times
best-selling author, Debbie Macomber’s podcast studio
in Port Orchard, WA. Debbie’s daughter Adele [far right] is the
Chief Executive Officer for Debbie and stays involved with
World Vision as a philanthropist, as do others in their family. 
[September 2019]

 

Robert N. Macomber signs copies of the 14th novel in his Honor Series, titled: HONORING THE ENEMY for new readers aboard the USS TURNER JOY.

A curious group gathered with me in the Wardroom
on the USS TURNER JOY in Bremerton, WA
to talk about history, and I was pleased to sign a copy of
HONORING THE ENEMY for Frank [in the U.S. Navy t-shirt],
who was visiting from Oklahoma City to see his brother David,
who also served in the U.S. Navy and also bought a book.
Wakians in the making! 
[September 2019]

 

Robert N. Macomber's event on the USS TURNER JOY, a Navy Destroyer Museum Ship in Bremerton, WA was on September 6, 2019.

Thank you to Museum Director, Charlie Birdsell,
who put this inviting sign together, in honor of my event
on the USS TURNER JOY (DD-951),
a Navy Destroyer Museum Ship in Bremerton, WA. 
[September 2019]

 

Author & Lecturer, Robert N. Macomber is a featured speaker at the Florida Authors & Publishers Association annual conference.

It was a jam packed weekend at the FL Authors & Publishers Association 
annual conference where I co-presented a workshop on 
“The Value of Research”, gave a solo talk on “Enjoy The Ride” 
and participated in an “Ask The Expert” round table with plenty of time 
to network and mingle amongst some very talented people! 
My new profile on FAPA is now live: 
https://myfapa.org/meet-new-member-and-award-winning-author-robert-macomber
[August 2019]

 

Author & maritime historian, Robert N. Macomber enjoys this astute crowd for his talk on: "Yachts That Went To War" at the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs meeting, hosted at St. Charles Yacht Club in Ft. Myers, FL.

Perfect audience for “Yachts That Went To War” at the FL Council of
Yacht Clubs meeting, hosted at St. Charles Yacht Club in Ft. Myers, with
so many readers of my Honor Series in this astute crowd ~ thank you!
[July 2019]

 

A little too close to the edge at Bryce Canyon, Utah but author and adventurer Robert N. Macomber lives to talk about it!

A little too close to the edge at Bryce Canyon, Utah,
and you may be wondering what I could have been researching there,
but I’m pleased to say I survived so you can ask me about it next time!
[June 2019]

 

Nearly 9,000 feet up at Agua Canyon, Utah and it's a new perspective for this flatlander from Florida ...

Nearly 9,000 feet up at Agua Canyon, Utah gives one
a new perspective, especially for this flatlander from Florida …
[June 2019]

 

During the Historical Novel Society's Reader Festival, Jennifer Wallace, Head of Groton School's History Dept. stopped by to chat about historical fiction with author Robert N. Macomber.

During the Historical Novel Society’s Reader Festival,
Jennifer Wallace, Head of Groton School’s History Dept.
stopped by to chat about historical fiction with me.
[June 2019]

 

The Historical Novel Society's North American Conference had something for everyone, and my presentation was about researching within Cuba.

The Historical Novel Society’s North American Conference,
at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor,
had something for everyone, and my presentation
was about researching within Cuba.
[June 2019]

 

Old Fox Books in Annapolis, Maryland had an eager crowd waiting for author Robert N. Macomber, who did a reading from his latest novel, HONORING THE ENEMY.

Old Fox Books in Annapolis, MD is a quaint, book lovers oasis,
and they had an eager crowd waiting for me on my visit,
so I did a reading from the 14th novel in my Honor Series:
HONORING THE ENEMY.
[June 2019]

 

A close up of the name plate on the gun of Vizcaya, a Spanish armored cruiser from the Spanish-American War from July 3, 1898 in the Battle of Santiago, Cuba.

When it comes to artifacts like this, I’m a kid in a candy store, 
so I need to include a close up of the name plate on this
Spanish-American War naval gun used in eastern Cuba.
[June 2019]

 

The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland have a top-notch museum, and outside the front door is this rare gun from the Spanish cruiser, Vizcaya, which served in the Spanish-American War at the Battle of Santiago, Cuba on July 3, 1898.

The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD has a
 top-notch museum, and outside its entrance is this rare gun from
the Spanish cruiser, Vizcaya, which served in the Spanish-American War
at the Battle of Santiago, Cuba on July 3, 1898.
[June 2019]

 

Author Robert N. Macomber met up with a high school classmate in Norfolk, Virginia while on book tour at Prince Books, the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends. Ron Bryan and his wife Susan bought HONORING THE ENEMY for themselves and as future gifts for others.

I met up with a high school classmate in Norfolk, Virginia while
on book tour at Prince Books, the perfect opportunity to catch up with
old friends, Ron Bryan and his wife Susan, who bought
HONORING THE ENEMY for themselves and as future gifts for others.
[June 2019]

 

Readers from NC and SC gathered to celebrate as Chuck and Barb Hostetler presented author Robert N. Macomber with a "Peter Wake World Tour" plaque when visiting their area in Durham, NC.

Readers from North Carolina and South Carolina
gathered to celebrate as Chuck and Barb Hostetler
presented me with a “Peter Wake World Tour” memento
when visiting their area in Durham, NC.
[June 2019]

 

Author Robert N. Macomber had an appearance at Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, NC on their Books & Brews night - handled by a super friendly staff, and done right!

I drove the farthest, but others drove a long way
to be at my appearance at Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, NC
on their Books & Brews night, so big thanks to all for being there!
[June 2019]

 

Crowley Maritime is an impressive operation, and I was able to check out the helm of the M/V TAINO before it left for Puerto Rico from Jacksonville, FL.

Crowley Maritime is an impressive operation,
and I was able to check out the helm of the M/V Taino
before it left for Puerto Rico from Jacksonville, FL.
[June 2019]

 

Author & historian, Robert N. Macomber gave the Captain of the RoRo ship, M/V TAINO, a copy of his novel, HONORING THE ENEMY at Crowley Maritime Corp. in Jacksonville, FL thanks to his friend Chuck Nygaard.

I gave the Captain of the RoRo ship, M/V Taino,
a copy of HONORING THE ENEMY at Crowley Maritime Corp.
in Jacksonville, FL thanks to my friend Chuck Nygaard. 
[June 2019]

 

Discussing HONORING THE ENEMY before the feast begins at NYC's City Winery [May 7, 2019].

It was a treat to discuss HONORING THE ENEMY before
the feast began at the flagship City Winery in New York City! 
[May 2019]

 

The menu from the NYC Wakian Dinner of World Cuisines at City Winery celebrating author Robert N. Macomber's Honor Series of novels.

Look at this incredible menu from my NYC Wakian Dinner
of World Cuisines at City Winery ~ a once in a lifetime event! 
[May 2019]

 

Tom Giffen took this photo of the appetizer course at NYC's City Winery Macomber dinner event showcasing Wakian World Cuisines.

The appetizer course was South Pacific Pineapple Grilled Shrimp
from the locales of HONORS RENDERED, and it was preceded by an
Amuse Bouche of caviar with mango & plantain crisps ~ hungry yet? 
[May 2019/photo credit: Tom Giffen]

 

Tom Giffen took this photo of the 2014 New Zealand Chardonnay to go with the appetizer at NYC's City Winery Macomber Dinner.

A 2014 New Zealand Chardonnay was the white wine option
to go with the delicious appetizer at this most memorable
City Winery extravaganza in New York City
to celebrate my Honor Series of novels.
[May 2019/photo credit: Tom Giffen]

 

Tom Giffen took this photo of the soup course, a New York Lobster Bisque, at NYC's City Winery Macomber dinner event showcasing Wakian World Cuisines.

Tom Giffen took this photo of the soup course,
a New York Lobster Bisque, which represented one
of the locales in THE DARKEST SHADE OF HONOR and quite apropos
 being in New York City for this over the top event!
[May 2019]

 

Tom Giffen took this photo of the red wine option, a 2012 Spanish Priorat to go with the dessert course at NYC's City Winery Macomber dinner event showcasing Wakian World Cuisines.

This was the red wine option, a 2012 Spanish Priorat,
to go with the dessert course, a Cuban Flan, at NYC’s City Winery,
representing the locales within HONORABLE LIES.
[May 2019/photo credit: Tom Giffen]

 

Historian Paul du Quenoy has Robert N. Macomber sign HONORING THE ENEMY @ Wakian World Cuisines dinner [NYC City Winery_May 7, 2019].

Historian Paul du Quenoy had me sign his copy of
HONORING THE ENEMY
at my Wakian World Cuisines dinner at NYC’s City Winery.
[May 2019]

 

The room was jammed full at the Caloosa Dive Club mtg for Robert N. Macomber's talk about "The President & The Devilfish" featuring Theodore Roosevelt, a character whom you'll read about in my newest novel.

The room was jammed full at the Caloosa Dive Club mtg for my talk about
“The President & The Devilfish” featuring Theodore Roosevelt, a character
whom you’ll read about in my newest novel ~ Onward & Upward!
[April 2019]

 

Best selling author, Debbie Macomber and her husband, Wayne, are enjoying these books, hot off the presses [HONORING THE ENEMY by Robert N. Macomber on the right].

Wayne & Debbie Macomber couldn’t wait to dive into reading these two books DAISY JONES & THE SIX by Taylor Jenkins Reid and HONORING THE ENEMY by Robert N. Macomber.

Best selling author, Debbie Macomber and her husband, Wayne,
 couldn’t wait to dive into reading these two books:
DAISY JONES & THE SIX by Taylor Jenkins Reid
and my book, HONORING THE ENEMY on the right!
[April 2019]

 

Robert N. Macomber gathered up with readers in the "Florida Room" at The Muse Book Shop, sipping wine and sharing stories about his new novel: HONORING THE ENEMY.

We gathered for my 12th Annual Central FL Reader Rendezvous
in the “Florida Room” at The Muse Book Shop in DeLand,
to sip wine and share stories about my newest thriller,
an intriguing war story, love story & spy story…
[April 2019]

 


Lots going on at The BookMark in Neptune Beach, FL as author Robert N. Macomber signs copies of his newest book and fans sign up for his quarterly newsletter.

Lots going on at The BookMark in Neptune Beach, FL
as I sign copies of Honoring The Enemy and get new fans
to sign up for my quarterly newsletter.
[April 2019]

 


Robert N. Macomber gives a presentation at this national treasure: the National Naval Aviation Museum in NAS Pensacola, FL.

What a privilege to speak at the National Naval Aviation Museum
at NAS Pensacola in the Blue Angels Atrium right after the Blue Angels
flew by doing a practice demonstration outside ~ pinch me!
[April 2019]

 


Robert N. Macomber joins in for the legendary tradition of signing the bathroom wall at Midtown Reader in Tallahassee, FL which is a special honor.

Something new ~ the tradition of signing Midtown Reader’s
bathroom wall, which is a special honor, indeed, bestowed
 by their kind & friendly staff in Tallahassee ~ thank you all!
[April 2019]

 


Robert N. Macomber's favorite staircase at Midtown Reader in Tallahassee, FL.

Look – my favorite staircase at Midtown Reader
in Tallahassee, FL and I’m thrilled to see
A Land Remembered by Patrick D. Smith.
[April 2019]

 


Friends gathered in Mount Dora, FL at Barrel of Books and we honored Chuck Clingenpeel, the person to whom HONORING THE ENEMY is dedicated. From left to right: Larry Newton, Rayfield Newton, Robert N. Macomber and John McDougall.

Friends gathered in Mount Dora, FL at Barrel of Books
and we honored Chuck Clingenpeel, the person to whom
Honoring The Enemy is dedicated. From left to right:
Larry Newton, Rayfield Newton, me and John McDougall.
[April 2019]

 


Robert N. Macomber speaks to PGIslanders about "Salty Superstitions" which is a perfect topic for this group of boaters.

Talking about “Salty Superstitions” with this group of PGIslanders
in Punta Gorda, FL was the perfect topic for these avid boaters.
[April 2019]

 


Sunshine Booksellers in Marco Island, FL had many Wakians turn out to hear author Robert N. Macomber share tales about researching his newest Honor Series novel: HONORING THE ENEMY.

Sunshine Booksellers in Marco Island, FL had many
Wakians turn out to hear me share tales about researching
Honoring The Enemy: A Captain Peter Wake Novel.
[April 2019]

 


The Pelican Isles Yacht Club Members Morning Seminar hosts author and popular historian, Robert N. Macomber with several longtime readers in this group.

The Pelican Isles Yacht Club Members Morning Seminar
hosted me to hear about Florida & the Spanish-American War,
and I was happy to see several longtime readers in this group.
[April 2019]

 


This is no April Fools ~ Author Robert N. Macomber now has 14 novels out, and here they are on display for purchase at the Pelican Isles Yacht Club Members Morning Seminar.

This is no April Fools ~ I now have 14 novels out,
and here they are on display for purchase
at the Pelican Isles Yacht Club Members Morning Seminar.
[April 2019]

 


Award-winning author, Robert N. Macomber has a happy audience at Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, FL after reading from his newest Honor Series novel: HONORING THE ENEMY, published by USNI Naval Institute Press.

The staff & customers at Copperfish Books are
a happy and enthusiastic group, which always
energizes me when I’m on book tour,
so thank you to all who came out to hear my reading and
discussion on Honoring The Enemy ~ Onward & Upward!
[March 2019]

 


National award-winning author, Robert N. Macomber is delighted to sign copies of his 14th novel, HONORING THE ENEMY after his discussion at the Vero Beach Book Center.

Signing copies of my 14th novel, Honoring The Enemy,
is now one of my most favorite things to do, and here I am at
the Vero Beach Book Center doing just that!
[March 2019]

 


One of Shell Point Community's most popular authors & lecturers, Robert N. Macomber had a huge crowd eager to hear about his new maritime thriller, HONORING THE ENEMY, published by the US Naval Institute Press.

I’ve been told that I’m one of Shell Point Community’s
most popular authors & lecturers, which makes me smile!
And I continue smiling when I see a huge crowd there
eager to hear about my new maritime thriller,
Honoring The Enemy: A Captain Peter Wake Novel,
published by the US Naval Institute Press.
[March 2019]

 


The celebration for author Robert N. Macomber's newest novel: HONORING THE ENEMY drew huge crowds all day!

This celebration for my newest book, Honoring The Enemy,
drew more people than I could count, all day,
and we had great Afro-Cuban style music by 
The Heat Latin Jazz Band outside on a gorgeous day.
[March 2019]

 


The books of the Honor Series appeal to all types of readers, many of which are women, and author, Robert N. Macomber is proud of that!

My novels appeal to all types of readers,
many of whom are women, and I’m proud of that!
[March 2019]

 


Honor Series reader, Dusty Harrington, a true Wakian, has author Robert N. Macomber sign his Kindle cover when a new novel is released.

Honor Series reader, Dusty Harrington, a true Wakian,
has me sign his Kindle cover whenever I have a new book
come out ~ not the ordinary type of signing!
[March 2019]

 


Robert N. Macomber's book display readied before his 15th Annual Pine Island Reader Rendezvous at Woody's Waterside Pub in St. James City [original photo by Paula Streeter].

Proud to see my book display before my 15th Annual
Pine Island Reader Rendezvous at Woody’s Waterside Pub
in St. James City – original photo by Paula Streeter.

[March 23, 2019]

 


Here I am on the long awaited release day for my 14th novel in my Honor Series: HONORING THE ENEMY @ Oxford Exchange in Tampa, FL on March 15, 2019!

Here I am on the long awaited release day
for my 14th novel in my Honor Series:
Honoring The Enemy @ Oxford Exchange in Tampa, FL
!
[March 15, 2019]

 


Signing books for Café con Tampa members @ Oxford Exchange was a pleasure!

Signing books for Café con Tampa members
@ Oxford Exchange was a pleasure!
[March 2019]

 


Members of Café con Tampa were intrigued by the history of how Tampa became a world city in 1898.

Members of Café con Tampa were intrigued by
the history of how Tampa became a world city in 1898.
[March 2019]

 


I don’t often give a reading but this was a special occasion I’d waited a long time for, so how could I resist when the opening chapter of HONORING THE ENEMY is set across the street from where I was standing, upstairs at the Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida, and out the window I could see the 1898 Tampa Bay Hotel.

I don’t often give a reading but this was a special occasion
I’d waited a long time for, so how could I resist when
the opening chapter of Honoring The Enemy is set across
the street from where I was standing, upstairs at the
Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida, and out the window
I could see the 1898 Tampa Bay Hotel.
[March 2019]

 


All eyes are on HONORING THE ENEMY’s book trailer as we kicked off my Pre-Launch Party @Oxford Exchange on March 14th.

All eyes are on Honoring The Enemy’s book trailer
as we kicked off my Pre-Launch Party
@ Oxford Exchange on March 14th.
[March 2019]

 


Author Robert N. Macomber gives Cuban historian, Miguel Moncada his copy of HONORING THE ENEMY as a gift at Aurora's Restaurant.

What a privilege to give Cuban historian, Miguel Moncada
his copy of my new novel, Honoring The Enemy, as a gift at
Aurora’s Restaurant, and I read to him where he was acknowledged!
[March 2019]

 


Author & historian Robert N. Macomber takes readers to Kettle Hill in eastern Cuba on his Spanish-American War Expedition [March 2019].

It was a thrill and honor to take my readers & adventurers
to Kettle Hill in eastern Cuba on my Spanish-American War Expedition!
[March 2019]

 


The massive El Morro fortification in Santiago de Cuba on our Spanish-American War Expedition [March 2019].

Check out the view from the massive El Morro fortification
in Santiago de Cuba on our Spanish-American War Expedition!
[March 2019]

 


A tribute to Clara Barton in the 1898 Guasimas War Museum [eastern Cuba].

A tribute to Clara Barton in the 1898
Guasimas War Museum in eastern Cuba.
[March 2019]

 


There's no better perspective to learn about the naval battles of the Spanish-American War than being there in Santiago de Cuba harbor.

There’s no better perspective to learn about the naval
battles of the Spanish-American War than
being there in Santiago de Cuba harbor.
[March 2019]

 


Author Robert N. Macomber is a part of the Key West Art & Historical Society's Distinguished Speaker Series at the Custom House, speaking on "Key West's Role in the Civil War" to a full house.

This photo doesn’t begin to show the incredible time
we had at my Key West Reader Rendezvous, but it
does reflect that every event was sold out!
Huge thanks to our venue host and the supportive staff
at the Key West Art & Historical Society.
Much appreciation goes out to my longtime & newer
readers who joined me for some fun while experiencing history.
We may need to make this an annual gathering …
What do you think?
[February 2019]

 


Author & popular historian Robert N. Macomber leads a group to walk into Peter Wake’s world, understanding the places in his Honor Series novels in Key West’s old town.

Here’s the gung-ho gang who walked into Peter Wake’s World
to better understand the places in my novels in Key West’s old town.
[February 2019]

 


The ‘Sail Into History’ on Argo Navis was extraordinary! With an open bar, fantastic food, beautiful weather and a top-notch crew, I enjoyed sharing stories of Key West’s history with the unique perspective of seeing it while sailing on the water.

The ‘Sail Into History’ on Argo Navis was extraordinary!
With an open bar, fantastic food, beautiful weather
and a top-notch crew, I enjoyed sharing stories of
Key West’s history with the unique perspective
of seeing it while sailing on the water.
[February 2019]

 


Author and popular historian, Robert N. Macomber dazzled the audience at The Arlington in Naples, FL giving his talk on "Yachts That Went To War" which is full of little known historical facts.

Happy that the audience at The Arlington in Naples,
FL found my talk on “Yachts That Went To War” interesting
and full of little known historical facts ~ Onward & Upward!
[January 2019]

 


Author Robert N. Macomber spoke on “Getting Into Character in Cuba” at the Friends of Lakes Regional Library event in Ft. Myers, FL and had over 100 folks in attendance which was a record-breaker for them!

The over 100 folks in attendance was a record-breaker
for the Friends of Lakes Regional Library
in Ft. Myers, FL when I was there to speak on
“Getting Into Character in Cuba.”
Thanks to everyone for coming out! 
[January 2019]

 


Author & popular historian, Robert N. Macomber gave a talk at the Reserve Officers Assoc. [ROA-Naples/Marco Island Chapter] on FL’s crucial role in the Spanish-American War.

Pleased to have an eager group of the Reserve Officers Association
[ROA-Naples/Marco Island Chapter] members,
with many familiar faces, ready to hear about
FL’s crucial role in the Spanish-American War
at their meeting yesterday. 
[January 2019]

 


Robert N. Macomber with other past Commodores at the Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society's Change of Watch dinner.

Happily started off the New Year at the CMCS Change of Watch
dinner with many former commodores of the largest and most active offshore sailing fleet in SW FL – the legendary Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society [CMCS]. As a 17-yr old skipper, I was one of the founding members 48 very long years ago. Later on, I was commodore. Lots of great memories afloat and ashore!

[January 2019]

 


Sounding his trusty conch with a beautiful sunset, Robert N. Macomber celebrates at his annual holiday party at Bert's Pine Bay Gallery.

Sounding my trusty conch with a beautiful sunset behind me
at my annual holiday party at Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery,
we celebrate my final Lee County event in 2018!
~ Warm Holiday Wishes to All ~

[December 2018]

 


Isles Yacht Club’s “Captain & Crew” members in Punta Gorda, FL packed in to learn history on “FL’s Crucial Role in the Spanish-American War” presented by author & popular historian Robert N. Macomber.

Over 100 Punta Gorda Isles Yacht Club’s “Captain & Crew”
members packed in to share history with me
on “FL’s Crucial Role in the Spanish-American War.”
Great questions, conversations & comradery!

[November 2018]

 


Robert N. Macomber will be a guest on WGCU's podcast "Three Song Stories: Biography Through Music" which releases Friday, October 26, 2018 also available on iTunes, NPR One & other podcast avenues [www.threesongstories.org].

I was a guest on WGCU’s podcast “Three Song Stories:
Biography Through Music” which released Friday,
October 26, 2018 on www.ThreeSongStories.org
also available on iTunes, NPR One & other podcast avenues.

[October 2018]

 


Author & historian Robert N. Macomber shares FL history related to the American Civil War at The Arlington in Naples, FL.

It’s a terrific day when I get to share lesser known
tidbits of Florida’s history to an audience mix
of some ‘Wakians’ and potential new readers. I’ll be back to
The Arlington in January 2019 in Naples, FL, so please join us!

[September 2018]

 


Author & historian Robert N. Macomber gives a presentation on "Florida & Cuba ~ 500 Years" with insider tips as to his research which went into his novels: An Honorable War and the next in his Honor Series, Honoring The Enemy.

I really wasn’t doing shadow puppets at the
FL Heritage Book Festival in St. Augustine during my
talk on “Florida & Cuba ~ 500 Years” but was instead
sharing insider tips as to my longstanding research
which went into my novel An Honorable War and is evident
in my next Honor Series thriller, Honoring The Enemy,
due out in mid-March 2019.

[September 2018]

 


Author James O. Born [right] meets with author Robert N. Macomber at the FL Heritage Book Festival in St. Augustine in between their presentations.

Great to see my friend, author James O. Born [right]
at the FL Heritage Book Festival
in St. Augustine in between our events
!
[September 2018]

 


Author Robert N. Macomber is the Keynote Luncheon Speaker for the FL Heritage Book Festival Writers Conference in Saint Augustine in Sept. 2018.

Happy to be back as the Keynote Luncheon Speaker
for the FL Heritage Book Festival Writers Conference
in St. Augustine with inspiring words to a captivated audience
!
[September 2018]

 


To the left is Commandant, Colonel Kelly Hines and on the right is the Deputy Commandant, Chief Warrant Officer (CW5) John Howze of the WOCC at Ft. Rucker, Alabama, with Robert N. Macomber in the middle.

Had 3 intense days at Fort Rucker (Alabama) – yes, the famous
 “Mother Rucker” – legendary home of U.S. Army aviation
and the Army’s Warrant Officer Career College. Warrant officers
are the brain trust of the Army, technical and operational experts
who are relied upon for sage advice by colonels and generals.
I had the extreme privilege of spending quality time with fifty senior
warrant officers of the Army (20-35 yrs service!) from the 3 components
(National Guard, Reserves & Regular) at their college at Rucker.
 On my final day there, I was humbled by a request for a photo op with the
Commandant, Colonel Kelly Hines [left], and the Deputy Commandant,
Chief  Warrant Officer (CW5) John Howze. Let me tell you, these guys are
the real deal. Theodore Roosevelt would recognize them as kindred souls
!
[July 2018]

 


Robert N. Macomber completes his year long Little Free Library Donation Tour giving his first book, At The Edge of Honor, to charter # 47713 in Tampa, FL, the city where his next Honor Series installment, Honoring The Enemy, begins.

Wrapping up my year-long Little Free Library Donation Tour,
I chose to give my first book, At The Edge of Honor,
to Charter # 47713 in Tampa, FL, the city where my
next Honor Series installment, Honoring The Enemy, begins.
I believe that literacy leads to democracy,
and as I traveled this past year, I donated novels along the way
finding 19 unique locations in four states thriller!

LittleFreeLibrary.org
[July 2018]

 


Robert N. Macomber continues his Little Free Libraries Donation Tour at Charter # 4785 in Bradenton, FL by signing & leaving his Honor Series novel, A Dishonorable Few.

Made it to my 18th stop on my Little Free Library
Donation Tour, this time leaving A Dishonorable Few
at Charter #4785 by Jiggs Landing in Bradenton, FL.
It’s a splendid, out of the way locale for reading a maritime thriller!

LittleFreeLibrary.org
[June 2018]

 


The perfect finale for historian & author, Robert N. Macomber on an across state journey for the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club was to seek out Charter # 61572, a Little Free Library in Boca Raton to donate his novel, An Honorable War.

The perfect finale to my across state journey
for the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club
was to seek out Charter # 61572, a Little Free Library
in Boca Raton to donate my novel, An Honorable War
.
LittleFreeLibrary.org
[June 2018]

 


Having some fun with the salty crew at the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club, Robert N. Macomber, author & popular historian spoke on “Yachts That Went To War” sharing little known tales of hearty vessels in history.

Having some fun with the salty crew
at the Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club,
where I spoke on “Yachts That Went To War”
sharing little known tales of hearty vessels in history.
[June 2018]

 


Author & popular historian, Robert N. Macomber was thrilled to have a contingent from the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Rough Riders of Tampa Bay in attendance at his Oxford Exchange presentation where they knew they’d hear about their hero Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War. Many bought Macomber's 13th novel, An Honorable War to read!

What a privilege to have a large group of the
1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment
Rough Riders of Tampa Bay in attendance
at my Oxford Exchange presentation where they knew
they’d hear about their hero Theodore Roosevelt
during the Spanish-American War, and now many will
read even more in my novel, An Honorable War!
https://www.TampaRoughRiders.org
[May 2018]

 


Giving my talk on Florida and the Spanish-Cuban-American War to an extremely informed audience was a thrill, especially at such an incredible venue as Oxford Exchange in Tampa, FL. Check them out: https://OxfordExchange.com!

Giving my talk on Florida and the Spanish-Cuban-American War
to an extremely informed audience was a thrill, especially at such
an incredible venue as Oxford Exchange in Tampa, FL. 
https://OxfordExchange.com
[May 2018]

 


Robert N. Macomber continues his donations to Little Free Libraries, this time at Charter # 33545 in Belleair Beach, FL by giving his novel, Point of Honor.

Excited to be back in the Tampa Bay area again,
the day before my talk @ Oxford Exchange
and was able to stop to donate my novel, Point of Honor,
at Charter #33545 LFL in the City of Belleair Beach.
What a beautiful spot!
LittleFreeLibrary.org
[May 2018]

 


Receiving the Silver Medal in Popular Fiction from the Florida Book Awards was a humbling yet gratifying occasion in my literary career! This was earned for my 13th novel, An Honorable War. Thank you to the judges, to my readers and to supporters of this collective effort.

Receiving the Silver Medal in Popular Fiction
from the Florida Book Awards was a humbling
yet gratifying occasion in my literary career!

[April 2018]

 


One way author Robert N. Macomber finds to celebrate being a recipient at the Florida Book Awards is to find the closest Little Free Library in Tallahassee [Optimist Park charter #32723] and continue his LFL donation tour, contributing his novel, Honorable Mention!

One way I celebrated being a recipient at
the Florida Book Awards was to find the closest
Little Free Library in Tallahassee and donate my novel
Honorable Mention to Charter #32723 at Optimist Park! 
[April 2018]

 


Author & popular historian, Robert N. Macomber helped to kick off a new program for the Members Morning Seminar at the Pelican Isles Yacht Club in Naples, FL and spoke about the 500 year relationship between Florida & Cuba.

Happy to help kick off a new program for the Members
Morning Seminar at the Pelican Isles Yacht Club
in Naples, FL by speaking about the 500 year relationship
between Florida & Cuba, and was pleased to find
a group bursting with eager curiosity! 
[April 2018]

 


Author & popular historian, Robert N. Macomber is at Shell Point Retirement Community’s Academy of Lifelong Learning sharing Part 1 of his 2-part Lecture Series on Theodore Roosevelt.

Another great day with the astute audience members
at Shell Point Retirement Community’s
Academy of Lifelong Learning sharing Part 1
of my 2-part Lecture Series on Theodore Roosevelt.
What a treat to share little known stories
on one of my favorite people in history!
[March 2018]

 


Author Robert N. Macomber donated his 1st novel, At The Edge of Honor, winner of the Patrick D. Smith Literary Award to the Trabue Woods community in Punta Gorda, FL.

Back with a stop on my Little Free Library Donation Tour
in Punta Gorda, FL at the Cooper Street Recreation Center
where Charter #48921 holds a world of literacy free & available
to the Trabue Woods community.
LittleFreeLibrary.org
[March 2018]

 


President of the Friends of Pine Island Library [left], Ellen Ballard, is with author Robert N. Macomber holding his 13th novel which has won the Florida Book Award's Silver Medal for Popular Fiction.

President of the Friends of Pine Island Library
[left], Ellen Ballard, is with author Robert N. Macomber
holding his 13th novel which has won the Florida Book Award’s
Silver Medal for Popular Fiction, after his talk to the
largest number attendees on record for them!
[March 2018]

 


Author & historian Robert N. Macomber mesmerizes the adventurers from Shell Point Retirement Community's Academy on the Go with his history tour "Soldiers, Sailors & Settlers."

A stunningly beautiful day on the water with
the curious adventure seekers from Shell Point’s
Academy on the Go enjoying my history tour
“Soldiers, Sailors & Settlers”
[February 2018]

 


Author Robert N. Macomber gave his 13th novel, An Honorable War, to Little Free Library charter #61912 in Tampa, FL, which is a most appropriate location if you've read that book to the end.

To satisfy my never ending urge to promote literacy,
I added another donation to my list.
This time I gave my 13th novel, An Honorable War,
to charter #61912  in Tampa, FL, which is a most appropriate
location if  you’ve read that book to the end. 
LittleFreeLibrary.org
[February 2018]

 


An enthusiastic group of PGIslanders packed the Punta Gorda Civic Association to hear my talk on "Yachts That Went To War" - a topic I love to share!

An enthusiastic group of PGIslanders packed the
Punta Gorda Civic Association to hear my talk on
“Yachts That Went To War”, a fascinating topic!
[February 2018
]

 


Robert N. Macomber watches the Jan. 31, 2018 'once in a blue moon' full moon and recalls writing about the term "blue moon" when first used after the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, which he wrote about in his 7th novel, The Honored Dead.

Here I am, watching the ‘once in a blue moon’ full moon,
recalling the time I wrote about the term “blue moon”
when it was used after the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa …
Hint: it’s mentioned in my 7th novel, The Honored Dead.
[January 31, 2018
]

 


Author Robert N. Macomber accepts the W.Y. Boyd Award from the American Library Association for his novel, A Different Kind of Honor in 2008 in California.

I stumbled upon this photo taken in 2008,
but I missed adding it to my website’s photo gallery …
This was when I was flown to the American Library Association’s
Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA because I won the
W. Y. Boyd Award for Excellence in Military Fiction
for my novel, A Different Kind of Honor ~ great memories!
Where has the time gone?
[flashback to June 200
8]

 


Harry Green [left], an avid reader and fan of author Robert N. Macomber [right], listens to Macomber's talk at Calusa Harbour.

Harry Green [left], an avid reader of my Honor Series,
is at Calusa Harbour to listen to my talk,
 “The Great Escape” in downtown Ft. Myers, FL.
[January 20
18]

 


What a pleasure it was to see my dear friend, Bob Maher at his 28th Annual Civil War Symposium, and meet up with other historians who love history as much as me. I spoke on Florida's Naval Civil War to a room of avid enthusiasts!

What a pleasure it was to see my dear friend, Bob Maher
at his 28th Annual Civil War Symposium,
and meet up with other historians who love history
as much as me. I spoke on “Florida’s Naval Civil War”
to a room of avid enthusiasts!
[January 20
18]

 


Author Robert N. Macomber donates his novel, Honors Rendered to the neighborhood library Charter # 20562 in Bonita Springs, Florida.

The day after giving a talk to the Military Officers Association
of SW Florida in Naples, I made a detour heading north
to find this Little Free Library, Charter #20562 in Bonita Springs
and donated my novel, Honors Rendered.
https://LittleFreeLibrary.org

[January 20
18]

 


While at the Society of The Four Arts, I met Bob Vila and heard about his work with Hemingway's home in Cuba along with meeting Dave Gonzales who is the curator of the Hemingway home in Key West.

While at the Society of The Four Arts, I met Bob Vila
and heard about his work with Hemingway’s home in Cuba
along with meeting Dave Gonzales
who is the curator of the Hemingway home in Key West.
[January 20
18]

 


Author Robert N. Macomber donates his novel, The Assassin's Honor to the neighborhood library Charter # 35670 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Before going to the Society of the Four Arts to experience
their exhibition, “The Art of Winston Churchill,” I found
 Charter # 35670 neighborhood library in West Palm Beach, FL
to donate my novel The Assassin’s Honor ~ give the gift of reading!
https://LittleFreeLibrary.org

[January 20
18]

 


Merry Christmas to Little Free Libraries around the world, their readers and contributors [Robert N. Macomber is proud to be one]!

Merry Christmas to Little Free Libraries around the world,
 their readers and contributors [I’m proud to be one!].
Just wanted to spread a little more joy with
the gift of my novel: Honor Boundl!
https://LittleFreeLibrary.org

[December 20
17]

 


With the season of giving upon us, Robert N. Macomber finds inspiration to continue his Little Free Library Donation Tour in Ft. Myers, Florida, adding his novel, HONORABLE LIES to their rotating collection.

With the season of giving upon us,
I find inspiration to continue my
Little Free Library Donation Tour,
this time in Ft. Myers, Florida adding my
novel, Honorable Lies to their rotating collection.

[December 20
17]

 


Author Robert N. Macomber sounds the conch at his annual Holiday Party at Bert's Pine Bay Gallery in Matlacha.

I am sounding my trusty conch shell
at my annual holiday party at Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery
celebrating my final Lee County event in 2017!
~ Best Holiday Wishes to All ~
[December 20
17]

 


Gathered inside the Grand Masonic Lodge Museum in Havana, Cuba with the Museum Director on a private tour, we pose to reflect on such a magnificent adventure!

We gathered inside the Grand Masonic Lodge Museum in Havana,
Cuba with the Museum Director, Victor Avila, on our private
tour during this most remarkable Havana Reader Rendezvous!
[December 20
17]

 


Couldn't resist posting another automobile photo because our Havana Reader Rendezvous participants thoroughly enjoyed their classic car ride through Havana, Cuba in these convertibles.

Couldn’t resist posting another automobile photo
because our Havana Reader Rendezvous participants
thoroughly enjoyed their classic car ride through Havana,
Cuba in these gorgeous convertibles!
[December 20
17]

 


Parked outside Divino Botanical Garden Restaurant in Havana, you'll never know what surprises await in Cuba ~ check this out!

This classic car was parked outside Divino Botanical
Garden Restaurant in Havana … You never know
what surprises await in Cuba! 
Won’t you join
our adventurous group of travelers next time?
[December 20
17]

 


Author & historian, Robert N. Macomber is thrilled to take his readers on his Havana Reader Rendezvous to see Jose Marti's desk at Marti's birthplace museum in Havana, Cuba in December 2017.

At the birthplace of Cuban patriot, Jose Marti,
one of my heroes, standing by Marti’s own desk,
I gathered with a group of my readers
who came with me to Havana & Cojimar, Cuba
for my  2017 Havana Reader Rendezvous,
which was a trip of a lifetime for everyone!
[December 20
17]

 


Robert N. Macomber continues his Little Free Library donation tour back in Cape Coral, Florida by contributing his novel, The Darkest Shade of Honor.

As I continue to promote literacy,
my Little Free Library Donation Tour landed
me in Cape Coral, FL again at
Little Free Library charter # 57960
with my 8th novel, The Darkest Shade of Honor.
LittleFreeLibrary.org
[November 20
17]

 

Author & historian Robert N. Macomber helped draw a crowd for the Friends of the Ft. Myers Library fundraiser.

We put the “FUN” in Fundraiser for the Friends
of the Ft. Myers Library, as we explored the relationship
between Florida and Cuba and The Spanish-American War.
Yes, learning can be fun!
[October 20
17]

  

Author & historian Robert N. Macomber giving a history tour on the vessel, Suzy Q with Shell Point Retirement Community's Academy On The Go.

Out on the water today with Shell Point’s
Academy On The Go enjoying a brisk day
with some wonderful adventure seekers, sharing stories
from history about “Soldiers, Sailors & Settlers.”
[October 20
17]

  

Covenant Presbyterian Church Book Club chose Robert N. Macomber novels 2 months in a row in honor of his visit!

The Book Club at Covenant Presbyterian Church
took lots of notes & asked many questions
when I exchanged insights with them
after they all read my latest novel, An Honorable War.
[October 20
17]

 

Thank you to Michael Dorf & his City Winery Nashville team who know how to do it right ~ onward & upward in style!

Thank you to Michael Dorf & his City Winery Nashville team
who know how to do it right!! Don’t miss the chance
to hear great music, eat amazing food, and drink the best wine
when you are in Nashville or in any of the cities
where he has his fine establishments:
New York, Chicago, Atlanta & soon Boston.
Onward & Upward in style!
[October 20
17]

 

Robert N. Macomber is proud to sign his novel, An Honorable War, for a former Queen Mary II shipmate, friend and Wakian, Harry Nichol at the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, TN.

Proud to sign my novel, An Honorable War, for a former
Queen Mary II shipmate, friend and Wakian, Harry Nichol
at the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, TN.
[October 20
17]

 

Author & historian, Robert N. Macomber gives his talk about his novel, An Honorable War, and about the Spanish-American War at the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, TN.

Giving my talk on my novel, An Honorable War,
and about the Spanish-American War at the
Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, TN.
[October 20
17]

 

Author & historian Robert N. Macomber is happy to have a chance to donate to another great Little Free Library, this time in Nashville, TN since I'm here for the Southern Festival of Books to talk on my novel, An Honorable War.

Happy to have a chance to donate to another great Little Free Library,
this time in Nashville, TN since I’m here for the Southern Festival of Books.
If you are nearby, I’ll be giving my talk on my novel, An Honorable War,
at 4pm [Conf. rm #3] at the Nashville Public Library
on Church Street with a book signing to follow.
It’s an amazing festival, with a diverse selection
of impressive presenters & interesting activities.
[October 20
17]

 

Another proud donation to a Little Free Library Chapter # 51882 in Gainesville, FL from author Robert N. Macomber of his novel, An Affair of Honor.

Another proud donation to a Little Free Library,
Charter # 51882, in Gainesville, FL adding
to their collection, An Affair of Honor, my novel
which takes readers to far flung places
like Italy and North Africa, to name a few …
.
[October 20
17]

 

Author Robert N. Macomber continues his Little Free Library donation tour in Murphy, NC the day after the Total Solar Eclipse!
What better way to follow up a spectacular
Total Solar Eclipse than with another stop on my
Little Free Library donation tour in Murphy, NC!
This novel,
A Different Kind of Honor,
won the American Library Association’s
W. Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence.
[August 20
17]

 

Author Robert N. Macomber continues his Little Free Library tour continues & found one to donate to at the Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in Bushnell, FL by giving his award-winning, first novel: At The Edge of Honor.
As my Little Free Library tour continues,
believe it or not, I found one at the Dade Battlefield
Historic State Park in Bushnell, FL.
It’s an interesting state park, where Major Dade
[US Army] was defeated in the late 1830s
by Seminole warriors, located on CR 603
between I-75 & Hwy 301 in Sumter County.
This 80-acre treasure is a picturesque example
of old Florida. Definitely worth a visit!
[August 20
17]

  

Author & historian Robert N. Macomber speaks at Shell Point Community's Academy of Lifelong Learning.

Every audience, when I speak at Shell Point
Community’s Academy of Lifelong Learning,
is a delight. Always a great turnout even in the summer!
Remember, my talks there are open to the public
if you call in advance for a reservation.

[July 20
17]

 

Author Robert N. Macomber continues his Little Free Library Donation Tour in Cape Coral, FL by donating his 4th novel, A Dishonorable Few.
My Little Free Library Donation Tour continued
today, July 19th in Cape Coral, FL on Cornwallis Pkwy.
at the Little Free Library charter # 12199
with my 4th novel, A Dishonorable Few.
Onward & Upward!
LittleFreeLibrary.org
[July 20
17]

 

Author Robert N. Macomber promoting & supporting literacy through donations to Little Free Libraries on July 4th.

For the next year until July 4, 2018,
I’m donating a book from my Honor Series
to each Little Free Library I come across in my travels.
I want to help spread the word about reading and democracy.
From sea to shining sea, let freedom ring.
Happy Independence Day to the USA!
LittleFreeLibrary.org
[July 20
17]

 

Recorded on C-SPAN [June 16, 2017], Robert Macomber had the honor of introducing his friend Admiral James Stavridis USN [Ret] who presented his new book: Sea Power at Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL.

Recorded on C-SPAN Book TV
[air date: 22 July 2017 @4pm EDT on C-SPAN2],
I had the distinct honor of introducing my friend,
Admiral James Stavridis USN (Ret),
before he gave his talk about his new book,
Sea Power: The History and Geopolitics of the World’s Oceans
at Books & Books Cafe in Coral Gables, FL.
[June 20
17]

 

Robert Macomber had the honor of introducing his friend Admiral James Stavridis USN [Ret] who presented his new book: Sea Power at Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL.
I can highly recommend my friend’s new book,
Sea Power: The History and Geopolitics of the World’s Oceans
authored by a remarkable man Admiral James Stavridis USN (Ret).
[June 20
17]

 

Author and lecturer, Robert N. Macomber takes questions from a large, spellbound audience at Lakes Regional Library in Ft. Myers, FL as a part of his talk on "An Honorable War, The Insider's Story."

After my talk “The Insider’s Story: An Honorable War”,
this large, spellbound audience at Lakes Regional Library
in Ft. Myers, FL 
had plenty of astute questions!
[April 2017]

 

Robert Hoffman (left) excited to finally have the newest novel, An Honorable War, by author and historian Robert N. Macomber at the Reserve Officers Association [ROA] meeeting of Naples/Marco Island.

Robert Hoffman (left) pleased to finally have his copy
of my newest novel, An Honorable War,
at the Reserve Officers Association [ROA] meeting
of Naples and Marco Island, where I gave a
presentation for their luncheon.
[April 2017]

 

A highlight at Robert N. Macomber's 14th Annual Pine Island Reader Rendezvous is having music by The Cuban Duo ~ a great beat makes you want to dance!

A highlight at my 14th Annual Pine Island
Reader Rendezvous is having music by
The Cuban Duo who always make me want to dance!
~~ Photo courtesy of Barbara Stepien ~~
[April 2017]

 

Books for sale! But not just any books, these are the Honor Series novels by author & historian Robert N. Macomber [pictured is Nancy Glickman, happy to help].

Books for sale! But not just any books,
these are my Honor Series novels & pictured
is Nancy Glickman, always happy to help.
~~ Photo courtesy of Barbara Stepien ~~
[April 2017]

 

Judi Sellers poses with author Robert N. Macomber after getting one of her copies of An Honorable War signed, and she is also one of the travelers from Macomber's Inaugural Havana Reader Rendezvous.

Judi Sellers poses with me after getting her copies of
An Honorable War signed, and she is also one of the travelers
from my Inaugural Havana Reader Rendezvous.
~~ Photo courtesy of Barbara Stepien ~~
[April 2017]

 

Barbara Stepien (right) celebrates her birthday & Havana Reader Rendezvous Reunion at the 14th Annual Pine Island Reader Rendezvous with the band, The Yard Dogs in honor of Robert N. Macomber's newest novel, An Honorable War.

Barbara Stepien (right) celebrates her birthday
and Havana Reader Rendezvous Reunion
at the 14th Annual Pine Island Reader Rendezvous
with the band, The Yard Dogs,
in honor of my newest novel, An Honorable War.
~~ Photo courtesy of Barbara Stepien ~~
[April 2017]

 

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's last visit to Southwest Florida touring the waters of Pine Island Sound on Island Girl Charters with author and historian, Robert N. Macomber.

We celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s
last adventure in Southwest Florida!
What a beautiful day on the water, and we’ll be having
another voyage on Thursday, April 6th called
“Cuba & SW FL – 500 Years of Sailors, Smugglers and Spies.”
Call tel # (239) 633-8142 for ticket info
and to reserve your space with Island Girl Charters.

 [March 2017] 

 

Author & historian, Robert N. Macomber mesmerizes the crowd at Shell Point Community's Academy of Lifelong Learning as he gives the Part 1 segment of a four-part series of lectures on "The Spanish-Cuban-American War" [March 2017].

Happy to see a mesmerized crowd at Shell Point Community’s
Academy of Lifelong Learning enjoying Part 1 of my four-part series
of lectures on “The Spanish-Cuban-American War”
with the next 3 events to follow on March 16th,
March 21st & March 23rd ~ check my website calendar
for details then call for a reservation at tel # 239-489-8472.

 [March 2017] 

      

Historian, Robert N. Macomber's Spanish-American War Expedition to Santiago de Cuba Cemetery offered a visit to the Tomb of Jose Marti, also where Fidel Castro is buried.

On my Spanish-American War Expedition,
we went to the Cemetery in Santiago de Cuba
to see the revered tomb of Jose Marti, which is
also where Fidel Castro is buried.

 [March 2017] 

     

Expedition participants gathered around the monument at El Caney battlefield from the Spanish-American War 1898 in eastern Cuba.

Some of our hearty travelers are gathered around the monument
at El Caney battlefield from what’s thought of in Cuba as
the Spanish-Cuban-American War of 1898.

 [March 2017] 

     

Author & historian, Robert N. Macomber shares little known details about the end of the American Civil War in Florida at the Marco Island Historical Society event.

It’s always a treat to reveal little known information
about Florida’s role in the Civil War,
and how the Civil War ended,
which was my topic, called “The Great Escape”
at the Marco Island Historical Society event.
I’ll be back there on March 28th ~ Mark your calendars!

 [February 2017] 

    

Haslam's Book Store in St. Pete, FL is a book lover's utopia, and author Robert N. Macomber is pleased to have a book signing there when each new novel is released. Here's his latest, An Honorable War, when the Spanish-American War begins.

Haslam’s Book Store in St. Petersburg, Florida
is a book lover’s utopia, and here I am
just before my book signing event for my 13th novel
in the Honor Series, titled An Honorable War.
(original photo provided by Ray Hinst)
 [February 2017] 

   

Wakian, Barbara Stokes [aka: one of the Wicked Sistas] at MacIntosh Books buying Robert N. Macomber's latest novel in the Honor Series, An Honorable War on Sanibel Island, FL.

It’s one of the Wicked Sistas, Barbara Stokes,
who surprised me at my book signing event
on Sanibel Island [MacIntosh Books]
very eager to get my new novel,
An Honorable War, for herself & friends.
 [February 2017] 

   

The Book Launching Party at Copperfish Books for An Honorable War by Robert N. Macomber - standing room only!

It’ll be hard to top this Book Launch Party
for An Honorable War at Copperfish Books …
Look at all the smiling faces!

 
[February 2017] 

  

Author & historian Robert N. Macomber speaks to the SW FL Senior & Retired Physicians Association at their dinner meeting.

After having dinner with the Senior & Retired
Physicians Association of SW FL, it was a treat to share stories
with this very interested audience
about the role our area of Florida played in the Civil War

 
[February 2017] 

  

Shell Point Community's "Academy On The Go" takes a Peace River History Tour with historian Robert N. Macomber on King Fisher Fleets in Punta Gorda, FL

Such a beautiful winter’s day in Punta Gorda, FL
with the Academy On The Go from Shell Point Community
who joined me for a Peace River Tour on King Fisher Fleets
to learn about the history of our region.  
 
[January 2017] 

 

Author and historian Robert N. Macomber speaks to the Palm Beach County Civil War Round Table.

It makes me feel rewarded when I can give a talk
on a new topic to people who know and study history, like my friends
at the Civil War Round Table of Palm Beach County
 
[December 2016] 

   

Author Robert N. Macomber signs one of many books bought at the Pine Bay Gallery Holiday Party in Matlacha, FL.
What a wonderful holiday party thanks to Deb & her team
at Pine Bay Gallery, my Ship’s Store! Besides carrying my books,
it’s a unique shop filled with amazing gifts.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Peace To All on Earth
[December 2016] 

   

Old friend, Ann Alsop is holding her newly signed novel, The Assassin's Honor with author Robert N. Macomber at the Estero Island Historical Society event.
Long-time reader, Ann Alsop is pleased to have her newly
purchased copy of The Assassin’s Honor signed by me at the
Estero Island Historical Society event so she can add it to the rest
of the Honor Series, since she’s read them all ~ good to see you Ann
!
[November 2016] 

   

Author & lecturer of amazing historical fact, Robert N. Macomber is back at the ROA [Reserved Officers of America] luncheon for the Naples-Marco Island Chapter.
It was wonderful to see old friends and meet new 
members
of the ROA [Reserve Officers Association] of Naples-Marco Island, FL
when I gave my talk on “Decima Mas” at their recent luncheon. Looking
forward to seeing everyone again in April 2017 when
my next novel, An Honorable War is out!
[November 2016] 

   

Author & historical lecturer, Robert N. Macomber signs a copy of his latest novel after giving a talk at the Military Officers Association [MOASWF] dinner meeting in Naples, organized by Bill Hodges [middle].

Thank you to Bill Hodges [middle] of The Military Officers Association
of Southwest Florida [MOASWF] for having me speak to his
well attended dinner meeting and for putting together
such a creative introductory video about me with music
to entertain his members before my talk. Well done, sir!
[October 2016] 

   

Macomber working with legendary Cuban historian, Miguel Moncada in Santiago de Cuba.

Working with legendary Cuban historian, Miguel Moncada in
Santiago de Cuba, on my long-awaited trek, was extremely rewarding!
[August 2016]  

   

Author & historian Robert N. Macomber looking out from the Spanish Blockhouse on San Juan Hill, Santiago de Cuba while researching for future projects.
Looking out from the Spanish Blockhouse on San Juan Hill,
Santiago de Cuba, gave me views I had only before seen in my dreams.
[August 2016]  

   

Robert Macomber meeting with Dr. Olga Portunado Zuniga, the Director of the Office of History for Santiago de Cuba in eastern Cuba researching for his Honor Series novels.
Thank you to Dr. Olga Portuondo Zuñiga,
Director of the Office of History for Santiago de Cuba
who had much to share with me on this research trip.
[August 2016]  

  

Author & lecturer Robert N. Macomber speaking at the Lee County Genealogical Society on "Planning A Research Trip" which had a full house attendance!
An invigorating crowd attended the Lee County Genealogical Society
for my talk on “Planning a Research Trip” and sincere thanks
to Carol Rooksby Weidlich for helping to make it all come together!
[July 2016]  

 

Remnants of the USS Maine, which exploded in Havana harbor, on display at the Masonic Grand Lodge of Cuba, one of the first stops on Robert Macomber's tour for his inaugural Havana Reader Rendezvous.
During our private tour with the Director of the Masonic
Grand Lodge of Cuba, we saw remnants of the USS Maine,
which blew up in Havana harbor ~ keep this in mind
when you read my next book due out in mid-February 2017.
 [June 2016]  

      

In Havana, Cuba at Jose Marti's birthplace home, there's a display on the Pedroso family who helped Marti in Ybor City [Tampa, FL] written about by Robert Macomber in his 12th novel, The Assassin's Honor.
In the home where Jose Marti was born in Havana,
Cuba there is a display recognizing the Pedrosos of
Ybor City [Tampa, FL], which was a key location
in my 12th novel, The Assassin’s Honor.
 [June 2016]  

     

Punta Fortress [Museo de la Punta] in Havana, Cuba for author & historian, Robert N. Macomber's inaugural Havana Reader Rendezvous ~ what a tour!
 Almost everyone gathered up for this photo at the
Punta Fortress during our inaugural
Havana Reader Rendezvous in Cuba.
 [June 2016]  

 

Author Robert N. Macomber entertains Shell Point's Academy of Lifelong Learning with insider's stories about his 12th novel, The Assassin's Honor and also gave highlights to a packed audience about his upcoming books.
It was a packed house at Shell Point’s Academy of Lifelong Learning
for my first of three presentations ~ such an astute crowd,
including many Wakians, I’m proud to say!
 [May 2016]  

      

Author and historian, Robert N. Macomber speaks to the Florida Commodores Association, hosted by Platinum Point Yacht Club, giving his talk "Yachts That Went To War"
Standing room only at the FL Commodores Association meeting
hosted by Platinum Point Yacht Club
where I gave my talk “Yachts That Went To War”
 [April 2016]  

     

Author and historian, Robert N. Macomber places his novel, The Darkest Shade of Honor into the Pine Island, Florida Time Capsule to be opened again in April of 2066, fifty years from now, and is being kept at The Museum of The Islands.
 I placed a copy of my novel, The Darkest Shade of Honor,
into the Pine Island Time Capsule at today’s ceremony,
and can only hope to imagine those who open it up
in 2066 will remember what an actual book is ….
This book was dedicated to my girlfriend
at the time it was published, who’s now my lovely wife,
so it was the perfect choice!
 [April 2016]  

 

The Carolinas Writers Conference Committee gather with author and presenter, Robert N. Macomber after the all-day event.
Here I am gathered together with
The Carolinas Writers Conference Committee,
who deserve a standing ovation and have my gratitude
for their tireless commitment to organizing this annual event
where, this year, I spoke on writing and marketing.
 [April 2016]  

     

Captain Chuck Koucky [right] of Pine Island Sailing with historian and author, Robert N. Macomber [left] on the 47 ft. gaff-rigged ketch, Alondra - tours available!
 There I am on the left with Captain Chuck Koucky on the right.
We’re ready to head out for my four hour history tour,
 “If These Waters Could Talk” with me as your guide
on the beautiful 47ft. gaff-rigged ketch, Alondra [6 passengers max].
Call Nancy Koucky at (239) 233-3003 to grab reservations & get
details for the 2016 Fall dates, which are filling fast!
Alondra is docked at the Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant on Pine Island.
 [April 2016]  

     

General Barry McCaffrey, US Army (Ret) on the left with Robert N. Macomber at the Honor The Free Press event founded by the Marines of Naples, FL
General Barry McCaffrey, US Army (Retired) on the left,
spoke at the Honor The Free Press event in Naples, FL
which was founded by the Marines of Naples,
and sincere thanks to Bob Hoffman
for having me there as his guest.
 [March 2016]  

     

Author & lecturer, Robert N. Macomber speaks to a full house at the Bonita Springs Library [Florida] on his subject "Sanibel And Captiva Islands In The Civil War" with his 12th novel, The Assassin's Honor displayed.
Great to be back to a jam packed audience at
the Bonita Springs Library for my talk on
“Sanibel and Captiva Islands in The Civil War”
which was sponsored by their Friends of the Library.
 [March 2016]  

     

Author of the award-winning Honor Series, Robert N. Macomber gives the insider's stories to a keenly interested audience at the Vero Beach Book Center featuring his 12th novel, The Assassin's Honor.
It was fun fielding questions from the keenly interested audience
of readers for my “Insider’s Story” talk about my novel,
The Assassin’s Honor, at the Vero Beach Book Center.
 [March 2016]  

     

Historian and acclaimed author, Robert N. Macomber presents "Marco Island In the Civil War" to the Marco Island Historical Society to a full house!
Marco Islanders love their history,
and I was delighted to share some lesser known tales
at the Marco Island Historical Society’s event!
 [March 2016]  

     

Author and historian Robert N. Macomber speaks to a full house at the Grande Isles Towers in Burnt Store Marina about his 12th novel in the Honor Series called The Assassin's Honor.
Always a warm and friendly audience for my talks at
the Grande Isles Towers in Burnt Store Marina,
and thanks for the many insightful questions!
 [February 2016]  

     

Acclaimed author and lecturer, Robert N. Macomber speaks to the Bonita Springs Historical Society luncheon event on the 500 year relationship between SW FL and Cuba.
There was a terrific turnout for
the Bonita Springs Historical Society’s luncheon,
where I was the guest speaker, giving a few highlights of the
500 year relationship between Southwest Florida and Cuba.
 [February 2016]  

     

Florida author, Robert N. Macomber speaks to the Reserve Officers Association [ROA] of Naples/Marco Island about a Civil War event ~ his talk was titled "The Sword of Key West"
Had an exhilarating day speaking again at
the Reserve Officers Association [ROA] of Naples/Marco Island
where my Civil War era topic for them was titled “The Sword of Key West”
 [February 2016]  

     

As a guest on WXEL-TV's PBS program "Between The Covers" with host Ann Bocock, I had time for a Q&A with the live audience.
As a guest on WXEL-TV’s PBS program
“Between The Covers” with host Ann Bocock,
I had time for a Q&A with the live audience
in Boynton Beach, FL ~ the show airs on
January 8th @ 5:30pm & January 9th @ 10am
 [December 2015]  

     

It just wouldn't feel like December without my annual talk to the Civil War Round Table of Palm Beach County
I always look forward to seeing my friends
at the Civil War Round Table of Palm Beach County
for my annual talk in Lake Worth, FL
 [December 2015]  

    

Dr. Rachel Schipper, Director of Libraries at The King Library [The Society of The Four Arts] on stage with me before my presentation.
Much appreciation to Dr. Rachel Schipper,
Director of Libraries at The King Library
[The Society of The Four Arts]
who posed on stage with me before
my presentation in Palm Beach, FL
 [December 2015]  

   

Macomber visiting with friends in the garden at The Society of The Four Arts complex before going on stage.
There I was in the garden
at The Society of The Four Arts complex
with time to get a few pointers before going
onstage for The King Library’s
Florida Voices program in Palm Beach, FL
 [December 2015]  

   

Macomber personalizing purchased novels by enthusiastic readers at Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, FL [December 2015]
It’s a sincere pleasure to personalize
copies of my novels for my audiences
everywhere, and here I was with a super crowd
at Copperfish Books in Punta Gorda, FL
 [December 2015]  

 

Author Macomber with Janet Bollum, owner of The Muse Bookshop in DeLand, Florida holding the newest novel, The Assassin's Honor
Thank you, Janet Bollum, owner of
The Muse Book Shop,
 who has supported me over the years
giving cause for us to celebrate
the 10th Annual Central Florida
Reader Rendezvous in DeLand, FL
 [November 2015]  

  


The suspense is growing at the Leesburg Library during Macomber's discussion of researching The Assassin's Honor, but no spoilers here!
The suspense is growing at the Leesburg Library
during my talk about researching
The Assassin’s Honor, but no spoilers got out that day ….
 [November 2015]  

  

Macomber speaking at Barrel of Books and Games in Mount Dora, Florida on November 20, 2015
Within this wonderful audience at Barrel of Books and Games
was a couple who planned their trip across Florida
from Pensacola to Key West, including a special stop
in Mount Dora to see me and to buy The Assassin’s Honor!
Those are some loyal Wakians and I thank you!
 [November 2015]  

  

Happy Readers at Macomber's Book Signing Event / Sunshine Booksellers on Marco Island

Happy readers get their books signed for themselves
and for gifts at Sunshine Booksellers
on Marco Island [November 2015]
  

  

Started in 1933, Haslam's Book Store is a tradition when I'm on book tour, and I'm thrilled to report we sold out of the hard copies of The Assassin's Honor at my book signing there [October 2015]

Started in 1933, Haslam’s Book Store is a tradition when
I’m on book tour, and I’m thrilled to report
we sold out of the hard copies of The Assassin’s Honor
at my book signing there  [October 2015]
  

 

Here at Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL, I'm sharing stories with readers - one of my favorite moments - and this proud dad sends my novels to his son overseas who is stationed in places like Iraq & Afghanistan, then the books get read and read again and again. What an honor!

Here at Books & Books in Coral Gables, I’m sharing stories
with readers – one of my favorite author moments – and this proud
dad, Michael, sends my novels to his son overseas,
who is stationed in places like Iraq & Afghanistan ~ then the books
get read and read again and again ~ what an honor to know this!
[October 2015]
  

 

Thoroughly enjoyed my interview with JoEllen on her show Art In Your Ear for WMNF-FM Community Radio in Tampa, FL [October 2015]

Thoroughly enjoyed my interview with JoEllen
on her show “Art In Your Ear” for
WMNF-FM Community Radio in Tampa, FL
[October 2015]
  

 

 

Interacting with an enthusiastic audience at Inkwood Books in Tampa, FL [October 2015]

Interacting with an enthusiastic audience at Inkwood Books
in Tampa, FL [October 2015]
  

 

 

Getting ready to go on air at Studio 10 Live [WTSP-TV] in St. Pete, FL ~ broadcast across the Tampa Bay area [October 2015]

Getting ready to go on air at Studio 10 Live [WTSP-TV]
in St. Pete, FL which is broadcast across the Tampa Bay area
[October 2015]
  

 

FL Heritage Book Festival Writers Conference Luncheon with me as the Keynote Speaker in Saint Augustine [September 2015]

At the FL Heritage Book Festival Writers Conference Luncheon
as the Keynote Speaker in Saint Augustine [September 2015]
  

 

Macomber aboard the sailboat Alondra, offering a history cruise [2015]

It’s a wonderful time on the lovely ketch Alondra with me,
6 lucky passengers, Capt. Koucky and his crew ~ a sail of a lifetime
with seats always filling fast!
  

 

Macomber's Civil War Tour on Captiva Cruises 3-15-15; showing points of interest

I’m showing points of interest on my Civil War Tour with Captiva Cruises
around Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor [March 2015]
  

 

 

Here I’m speaking to readers aboard Island Girl Charter’s 45-foot
catamaran during a tour of SW FL historical Civil War sites between
Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor [photo credit to Scott Butherus
of the Naples Daily News]
 in February of 2015 

 

Paradise TV [Fox 4] filming me about upcoming historical
boating tours and events [January 2015]
  

 

Bob sounding conch shell at Pine Island Reader Rendezvous

12th Annual Pine Island Reader Rendezvous gets underway
when I sound the conch [Woody’s Waterside Pub in St. James City
on Monroe Canal held November of 2014] ~ 13th annual will be
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015!!

 

A cold beer at Motu Tapu with Bora Bora behind me.

2014 South Pacific lecture trip

 

Entrance to Banana Road, where I got badly hurt two years earlier, 
among the mountains of Mo’orea Island in French Polynesia.

2014 South Pacific lecture trip

 

 

2013 Reader Rendezvous at Pine Island

Bob wearing his Samoan clothes!

 

 

Sailing through Matlacha Passage, 2012

 

 

Wakian sighting—Nov 2011—Virginia Wakian Mike Woodgerd
 
kayaking in Antarctica while wearing the Onward & Upward hat!

 

 

Bob and the “Wakians” during his walking tour of Old Key West during the
 
5th Annual Key West Reader Rendezvous in 2011

 

 

Bob teaching Wakians how to properly drink rum at the
5th Annual Key West Reader Rendezvous in 2011

 

 

Meeting interesting people at an evening reception at
the historic Orman Mansion in Apalachicola

 

 

Visiting the Apalachicola Municpal Library as the
 featured author at “Authors in Apalach!” festival

 

 

September 2011 – The Historian of Cuban Freemasonry,
Justo Orihuela Alvarez, and his wife Olga, honored me by their visit
to my home for lunch

 

 

March 27, 2011 – Robert Macomber
and Sculptor Scott Dozier in front of the Peter Wake Statue

 

 

March 2011 – Robert Macomber playing the rub board with
the famous Yard Dogs at the Pine Island Reader Rendezvous 

 

 

February 2011 – Researching my novels in Cuba with Ela Lopez Ugante
– one of the world’s  foremost scholars on Jose Marti –
and her husband 
Roberto Giravdy

 

 

February 2011 – Researching Jose Marti in Havana, Cuba with the
 
historian of free masonry in Cuba, Justo Orihuela Alvarez

 

 

October 2010 – Robert Macomber Lecturing at NATO Headquarters

 

 

2010 Key West Reader Rendezvous – Robert Macomber giving
his Wakians (fans) a personal walking tour of Old Key West

 

 

2010 Key West Reader Rendezvous – Teaching Wakian Glenn Lambert
from Seattle how to sound a conch shell at sunset

 

 

Meeting with my readers at the 2009 Key West Reader Rendezvous 

 

 

May 2009 – Briefing by the “WEPS” (weapons officer) aboard USS VIRGINIA,

the US Navy’s very impressive new class of attack submarine,
at Groton, Connecticut 

 

 

Wakian Sighting in Cornwall, England at Lizard Point with my former colleague Keith Saunders [Sept'09]

 Wakian Sighting in Cornwall, England at Lizard Point with my former colleague & dearest friend, Keith Saunders [Sept.’09] 

 

 

February 2009 – Researching a current project with the pre-eminent anthropologist of Haiti, Dr. Louis Noisin,
of the University du Roi Christophe, 
in Cap Haitien, Haiti

 

 

February 2009 – My friend, Commander Presume Racine of the Haitian National Police, with me at Fort Maydi,
north of Cap Haitien, in 
Haiti

 

 

February 2009 – Eyeball recon in
northern Haiti, making the final 700ft ascent up the 
original 200 year-old path to the top of Mt Laferrière. This cliff damned near killed me!

 

 

 

January 2009 – Exploring Bloody Ridge
at Guadalcanal with local children

 

 

January 2009 – An F4F Navy Fighter from WW2 in the
jungle at Guadalcanal

 

 

January 2009 – with Dani Sentani tribesmen in the mountains of New Guinea
Peter Wake will be here in 1889

 

 

July 2008 — At dinner in the officers’ wardroom aboard USS Vicksburg,
an Aegis cruiser

 

 

July 2008—HAZE GRAY AND UNDERWAY!
On the foredeck with the officers of USS Vicksburg
during ops in the Atlantic Ocean

 

 

Some of my readers at the 2007
Atlanta Book Party

 

 

2007 Washington area book party
at Auld Shabeen Pub

 

 

Robert N. Macomber with Commodore Warner and the senior officers of
Queen Mary 2 at the official launching of
A Different Kind of Honor at
Latitude 42 degrees North, Longitude 28 degrees West,
on 8 September 2007, steaming for 
Southampton, England
from New York City

 

 

Sunset on the MeKong River, Cambodia

 

 

Talking with children at an orphanage along MeKong River in Cambodia

 

 

Discussing women and life with an 80 year old monk at Hanchey Wat
in Cambodia
 

 

 

Dinner at the Foreign Correspondents
Club of Cambodia
 

 

 

Lunch at the infamous Sadie Thompson’s Hotel in
Pago Pago, Samoa
 

 

 

My friend Princess Avisa at Pago Pago in Samoa

 

 

 

 An 11ft python and me after 3 shots of cobra
snake wine at Hoa Phuc, Vietnam

 

 

My cyclo-rickshaw driver Hhom and me at Hue, Vietnam

 

At the mausoleum of TuDuc on the Perfume River
in Vietnam

 

 

Bob as King Neptune with a Royal Concubine at
the Equator Crossing Ceremony aboard Silver Cloud 

 

 

Bob Macomber with his friends and fans in Key West–November 2005 

 

 

April 2005 / Marrakech – A Cobra in
my face during an African test of manhood

 

 

April 2005 – Trekking through the Atlas Mountains of North Africa

 

 

April 2005 – Atop the castle at Porto Fino Italy

 

 

Bob Macomber aboard the Chilean Warship Huascar, 

A ship from 1879 that will figure prominently in the novel for 2007. 

 

 

February 2004 – QM2 Maiden voyage to Rio de Janiero

Author with Commodore Warick aboard QM2

 

 

  July 2003 – Bob Macomber with his friends, Charlie the Spiderman, Kip, and Brian, of the world famous party-show band The Yard Dogs, on the dock of the infamous Bert’s Bar in Matlacha, Florida

 

 

 1987 – Author racing off coast of Cuba bound for Mexico