Jake Travis

Jake Travis is an American author, builder, and storyteller whose work spans medieval history, construction management, and modern AI tools. Writing his Crusader-era historical works under the pen name Jake Hawkwood, he brings overlooked medieval orders, forgotten campaigns, and legendary figures back to life with cinematic realism and meticulous research.

Jake’s signature style blends gritty battlefield authenticity with deep historical context—shaped by his real-world background as a construction project manager, where precision, planning, and problem-solving are part of everyday life. This discipline carries into his writing, whether he is reconstructing a Norman siege, mapping the logistics of a crusader march, or detailing the chainmail, armor, and tactics of medieval warriors.

His growing body of work includes:

• The Crusader Orders series (as Jake Hawkwood)

• Books on AI in construction, leadership, and modern project delivery

• Creative works including poetry collections and children’s books

• Texas-inspired stories, humor, and cross-cultural travel writing

No matter the genre, Jake’s mission is consistent:

to educate, inspire, and tell stories worth remembering.