Welcome. My name is Allen Woods, author of The Sword and Scabbard: Thieves and Thugs and the Bloody Massacre in Boston. I’m happy to have you as a visitor to my book blog.

This blog is a way to interact with you about The Sword and Scabbard, expanding on some of the topics in it, and considering the changing worlds of publishing, communications, and modern culture. It’s a chance for you to learn more about me (if you choose) and for me to get to know you and others interested in historical fiction, colonial Boston and America, and how they relate to the modern world.

As a start, you can tell me (honestly) what you thought of The Sword and Scabbard or about the book’s descriptions and premises. I’m happy to answer questions about the book in general or any details that stand out. What questions do you have for me? What got you interested in colonial and Revolutionary history to begin with?

Soon, I’ll be posting some other bits of my writing relating to the Massacre and to the soldiers’ trials. I’ll also be responding to questions and feedback.

I look forward to hearing from you.