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With a background ranging from studying Russian at University College London to working for a Californian Software company and running a newspaper kiosk, JP Maxwell settled back in Liverpool in 2001 and now teaches Screenwriting and Digital Writing at Liverpool John Moores University. Although fictional, his writing directly links to an Irish and African family history in the port city and specifically Toxteth since the early 1800s. In addition to WATER STREET, due to be published by BK Fiction, and based upon Liverpool’s clandestine involvement in the American Civil War, he is writing a spy/crime novel CAMPER VAN WOMAN based upon his adventures in Eastern Europe and 1980s Toxteth. An award-winning filmmaker, JP has produced or directed 16 short films and 3 feature films since 1998, acclaimed at such festivals as Karlovy Vary, Rome, BFI London Film Festival and commercially distributed, including network broadcasts on BBC Television.

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The American Civil War and Liverpool: The True Story Behind the Historical Thriller ‘Water Street’ by JP Maxwell

The American Civil War: A Brief Overview The American Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865, stands as one of the most tumultuous periods in United States history, characterized by profound divisions between the Northern and Southern states. The conflict primarily arose […]

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The Night Lincoln Fell Silent: A Visceral Account

April 14th, 1865. The war was over. The streets of Washington, D.C. buzzed with celebration, gas lamps flickering in the warm spring air as people clutched at the promise of peace. But in the shadows, a different fire burned. At Ford’s Theatre, […]

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Frederick Douglass: The Voice That Echoes Through Fact and Fiction

Frederick Douglass: The Voice That Echoes Through Fact and FictionFrederick Douglass remains one of the most powerful voices of resistance and reform in American history. Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Douglass escaped bondage to become a fiery abolitionist, a gifted […]

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Liverpool’s Intriguing Role in Lincoln’s Assassination

Liverpool: A City with Hidden Connections Liverpool, known for its maritime heritage, played an unexpected yet significant role in the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Although the event unfolded across the Atlantic, Liverpool’s docks and clandestine networks were intertwined […]

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