Clifford Beal
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Clifford Beal is an author known for his works spanning history, historical fiction, suspense, and fantasy genres.[1] Prior to his career as a writer, he served as an international journalist and held the position of Editor at Jane’s Defence Weekly in London. Beal has authored seven books, along with numerous short stories and articles featured in various news publications.
Biography[edit]
Beal, a native of Rhode Island, completed his undergraduate studies in History at the University of Vermont. He later pursued a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Sussex.[2] At the outset of his career, Beal was engaged in public policy at the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics. He later transitioned into journalism, focusing on defense and security matters.[3] Beal became associated with the prestigious military publisher Jane’s in 1991, eventually assuming the role of Editor of Jane’s Defence Weekly in 1998. In recognition of his contributions, he was honored as an Editor of the Year by the British Society of Magazine Editors in 2000.[4][5]
Over a span of ten years, Beal made numerous television and radio appearances, leveraging Jane's Defence Weekly as a reputable source of impartial and independent information. The media frequently sought insights from Jane's on various topics, including Iraqi capabilities before the invasion, Russian airpower, chemical weapons, the Taliban threat, and the sinking of the submarine Kursk.[6] Beal oversaw a team of approximately 25 defense experts based in London and other areas. In 2003, he openly challenged the assertions made by the British Labour government and the Bush administration regarding Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, a stance that was subsequently validated by later events.[7]
At the conclusion of 2003, Beal transitioned from journalism to freelance consulting and writing. In 2015, he was honored with election as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.[8]
Published in 2007, Beal's debut book, Quelch’s Gold, stands as a significant historical work chronicling the life of John Quelch, a privateer who faced trial for piracy in 1704 in Boston. Notably, Quelch was the first individual to undergo a criminal trial under the Court of Admiralty outside of London. The trial, marked by its historical significance, underscored a significant miscarriage of colonial justice and carried enduring repercussions.[9][10] His other works have included the high-fantasy The Guns of Ivrea[11] and most recently, traditional historical fiction with a series inaugurated by Hawker and the King’s Jewel, published in 2022 by Canelo. This series is set in the 15th century, offering readers a glimpse into historical narratives with meticulous detail and storytelling finesse.[12][13]
He writes under his own name and as Ethan Bale.[14]
Bibliography[edit]
| Year of Publication | Novel | Publisher | Additional Notes |
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| 2007 | Quelch's Gold | Praeger | Non-fiction |
| "Sir Richard Treadwell" Series | |||
| 2013 | Gideon's Angel | Solaris Books | |
| 2014 | The Raven's Banquet | Solaris Books | |
| "Valdur" Series | |||
| 2016 | The Guns of Ivrea | Solaris Books | |
| 2017 | The Witch of Torinia | Solaris | |
| "The Swords of the White Rose" Series | Writing as Ethan Bale | ||
| 2022 | Hawker and the King's Jewel | Canelo | |
| 2023 | Hawker and the Lost Prince | Canelo | |
| Short Stories | |||
| 2017 | War is Grimm | Weirdbook #37 | |
| 2022 | Shooting the Breeze | Mystery Tribune Magazine | |
References[edit]
- ^ "Clifford Beal". Sheil Land. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- ^ Debrett's People of Today. United Kingdom: Debrett's Limited. 2003. p. 132. ISBN 9781870520263.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ "Clifford Beal | C-SPAN.org". www.c-span.org. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- ^ "Editors of Year shortlist announced". the Guardian. 2000-10-24. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- ^ Addicott, Ruth (January 12, 2000). "Times Magazine Editor scoops top accolade at BSME awards". UK Press Gazette. p. 5.
- ^ Cowell, Alan (2003-03-27). "Urban Warfare: Long a key part of an Underdog's down-to-earth Arsenal". The New York Times. p. 12.
- ^ CBC-TV: World View February 2003, retrieved 2023-01-23
- ^ "Fellows". Aerospace Magazine, the Royal Aeronautical Society: 56. November 2015.
- ^ "Quelch's Gold: Piracy, Greed, and Betrayal in Colonial New England". publisher.abc-clio.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- ^ Beal, Clifford (April 2, 2007). "We've seen it all before"". The International Herald Tribune. p. 6.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Alexander, Niall (2016-02-11). "Mare Infinitum: The Guns of Ivrea by Clifford Beal". Tor.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- ^ Bale, Ethan (July 2022). Hawker and the King's Jewel by Ethan Bale | Canelo. Canelo. ISBN 9781800329683. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ Hillier, Ken (March 2023). "Hawker and the King's Jewel". The Ricardian Bulletin: 64.
- ^ "The Historical Writers' Association Members". The Historical Writers's Association. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
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