The Claw of Knowledge

I've launched a new Kickstarter ! Best Cutters of the Best Coast Guard  tells the stories of 13 of the best ships that the Coast Guard ever owned. These boats not only helped shape America as we know it, but fought in every war, went to every continent, and saved thousands upon thousands of lives.  They played critical roles in our nation's history and have protected us since the days of George Washington, but no one - not even Coasties - recalls all their names or deeds. So, I hope to change that - with humor, history, and pictures of ships wearing hats. It's more important than ever to tell Coast Guard stories. It's easy for politicians to cut the Coast Guard's budget because they don't know what we do. They think we're lifeguards or mailmen or some offshoot of the Navy. And far too often, even we Coasties don't know enough of our own amazing history explain why we've been so crucial to U.S. history. This means that whenever someone ...

After a long, long, (very long) wait, MY BOOK IS FINALLY AVAILABLE ON AMAZON! Inside, you'll find 88 pages of cartoons, diagrams, and - obviously - facts about the military branch no one ever remembers. It's the perfect way to prove to your relatives you're not a lifeguard, or mock your Navy friends! This is a type of book I don't think has ever existed for the Coast Guard - one that tells the story of our service with all the honor, humor, and cynicism that it deserves - all the things that make the service both indispensable and ignored. All the things that make me proud to be a Coastie. You can buy the book here!

Today is the one year anniversary of when I started The Claw of Knowledge! In celebration, I've got an exciting announcement: I'M TURNING FIVE AWESOME FACTS ABOUT THE COAST GUARD INTO A BOOK! But I'm going to need your help to do it! I want to make the best book I possibly can, and that means I'll need funding. Donate $25 to the Kickstarter campaign and receive a copy of the book when it's finished ! Donate $15 and get an e-copy! HELP ME TELL AWESOME STORIES ABOUT THE COAST GUARD! < Previous Post  |  Main Page