About Marc
Author & Professional Speaker
Marc is an experienced pilot and writer whose career as a Naval Officer and Naval Aviator, business executive, consultant and entrepreneur helped him fulfill his dream of becoming a novelist. In the novels, Marc creates stories with rich, interesting characters and puts them in the proper historical and operational context. His books are memorable, exciting and fun to read. Marc also shares his experiences through public speaking events.
Author
Learn about the books Marc has written as well as those he is planning to write. There’s also his blog, reviews of his books and articles on flying you should enjoy reading plus lots more!
Professional Speaker
Marc speaks about the following topics:
- Business & Leadership
- Living History & Marc’s Military Experience
- Writing & Getting Published
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From the blog
We Are a Maritime Nation
The U.S. is bounded by two oceans, a gulf, five very large lakes and a long deep river. Ever since the colonies on the North American Coast were founded, our commerce with other nations was dependent merchant ships carrying cargoes. This was true when this country was founded as is true in 2021.
End of Close Friendships
The Jay Treaty resolved some of the remaining differnences between the new U.S. and the British. Ratification led to a divisive bitter fight between Jefferson and Washington that had nothing to do with the terms of the treaty. It was all about political power.
Avoiding the Foreign Entanglements Vise
France tried to intimidate the U.S. to join its fight against Britain. England appealed to U.S. merchants desire for profits. The 1794 Jay Treaty was a bet that England would prevail in any fight against France.
Some Things in Defense Procurement Never Change
The modern U.S. Navy came into being when the Congress passed the Naval Act of 1794. For at least two years, Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton and Minister (Ambassador) to France…