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"A masterpiece of vulnerability—like Wild on open water."
Journey across the fabled Bay of Biscay where every wave is a challenge and survival is not guaranteed.
Explore the unflinching story of a man forced to confront the ghosts of his past in the crushing solitude of the sea.
Feel every wave and every moment of doubt in prose that is as powerful and unpredictable as the sea itself.
Get a taste of the raw, poetic prose and heart-pounding adventure that awaits. Ready to cast off?
Read the first two chapters for free by joining the author’s journey. You’ll receive occasional ‘Dispatches from Sea’ with updates, reflections, and news.
Immerse yourself in award-caliber writing that captures the brutal beauty of the ocean and the fragility of the human heart.
More than a sailing memoir, it’s a psychological thriller set on the high seas. You’ll hold your breath until the very last page
I couldn’t put it down! More than a sailing adventure—this is a profound meditation on resilience and redemption.
Unflinching and beautifully written. It does for the sea what Cheryl Strayed did for the trail. A stunning debut.
Howard’s prose is as raw and unpredictable as the ocean he sails. A profound and unforgettable journey into the heart of the sea and the self.
- Author of The Pebble and the Storm
James Howard traded a life of predictability on land for the raw, untamed freedom of the sea. After leaving behind a conventional career and a one-bed attic flat, he now lives and writes aboard Alcyone, his 27-foot sailboat.
His journeys have taken him across the treacherous Bay of Biscay and along the wild coasts of Europe, but his writing explores the even more challenging landscapes of the human heart.
The Pebble and the Storm is his debut memoir, a testament to the idea that the greatest adventures are the ones that force us to confront ourselves. When he’s not navigating by the stars, he can be found practicing calisthenics on a forgotten beach or searching for the perfect anchorage to write his next chapter.
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