I'm Paul Fearn—an aviation enthusiast, warbird pilot, and dedicated historian of the skies. Although I wasn’t a pilot during my time in the Royal Air Force, my service there deepened a lifelong passion for aviation that continues to shape everything I do.
Today, I fly vintage warbirds and am restoring a Grumman Wildcat—an ambitious project that reflects my commitment to preserving aviation history firsthand. My love for classic aircraft isn’t just theoretical; it’s hands-on, mechanical, and grounded in deep respect for the engineering and legacy of these iconic machines.
Beyond the world of aviation, I am also a successful entrepreneur and founder of Piemags, a specialist editorial stock photography archive curating millions of rare and histo
Shawn Metivier is the author of BLUE MONK, BLIND ALLEY.
He is a former Chicago bartender who grew up in Oklahoma City. The move from OKC to CHI was a personality-shaping life choice that he will never regret. Both cities will be part of him for life.
Working the right amount of nights to allow for more creative energy has always been of paramount importance. That balancing act was quite the tango, but a dance he would never sit out.
He now lives in Ann Arbor, MI with his fiancée, Kendra, and Chicago rescue mutt, Lamont.
