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Happy Thanksgiving from Cooperation Island

Posted onNovember 26, 2020November 17, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

What would Thanksgiving be like on my imaginary island? Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation Island, Seasons, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Cooperation Island, holidays, Thanksgiving

Book Review: The Midnight Library

Posted onNovember 19, 2020November 3, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Matt Haig’s latest novel reminds us of what really makes our lives worth living. Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsbook review, Carol Newman Cronin, Matt Haig

Farewell to the Best Boat Park Buddy

Posted onNovember 12, 2020November 12, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin22 Comments

We lost Geoff Ewenson much too soon. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, SailingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, EWE Spirit, Geoff Ewenson, goodbye

How to Stretch a Pantser Writer’s Brain

Posted onNovember 5, 2020October 28, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

A writing class on advanced novel planning provides more inspiration than a fresh box of pencils—or even a new lunch box. Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsAdvanced Novel Planning, Carol Newman Cronin, Grub Street, Henriette Lazaridis

Rod Johnstone: An Amazing Legacy of Yacht Designs

Posted onOctober 29, 2020March 1, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Rod Johnstone, co-founder of J/Boats, followed his passion for yacht design all the way to the top of sailing. Read More …

CategoriesProfile, Sailing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, J/24, profile, Rod Johnstone, Seahorse Magazine, yacht design

Ebooks On Sale Now for 99 cents!

Posted onOctober 28, 2020November 11, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Worldwide sale, one week only! Read More …

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5 Best Quotes: Learning from The Princess Bride

Posted onOctober 22, 2020October 23, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin10 Comments

What a favorite movie can teach us about writing—and life. Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsmovie, quotes, The Princess Bride

Paul’s New French Girl

Posted onOctober 15, 2020December 8, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Different boats for different… spouses? Read More …

CategoriesSailingTagsArchambault 31, Carol Newman Cronin, kincora, SUP

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Ferry Ride Surprise Rescue

Posted onOctober 8, 2020December 16, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Done right, one key detail can establish a character’s personality. Here’s a real life example. Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation Island, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, ferries, Ferry to Cooperation Island, Jamestown to Newport Ferry, Narragansett Bay, Newport

Competitive Cruising

Posted onOctober 1, 2020July 23, 2024AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

What to do when summer regattas are cancelled? Go cruising, preferably with friends. Read More …

CategoriesSailing, SeasonsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Down East, Maine

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