“As a former English major, I have always been fascinated by the connec...” — Nathaniel Philbrick Quote

“As a former English major, I have always been fascinated by the connections between literature and history.”

“Even though I hadn't read a word of it, I grew up hating 'Moby-Dick.'”

“We've got a yawl named the Phebe, which is named for a boat in a whaling journal my father and I edited. We keep a copy of the journal on board.”

“Women are outfundraised. Why? Because men have been doing it a lot longer. And, so not only do they have entry into the money, they have connections that a lot of women don't. Women are a lot older most of the times when they run for office because of the stigma.”

“Mysteries always have the potential for interesting connections between the elements. I'm also most interested in the relationship between the characters. As in 'Masterpiece,' I'm trying to create characters who not only are solving a mystery but are solving the riddle of their own personal relationships.”