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Successful Sailboat Racing: Do Sweat the Small Stuff 

Posted onFebruary 2, 2023January 23, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

So many details go into showing up ready to race. Here’s what worked on one random January Sunday. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat RacingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, DF95, model boat racing, Sail Newport Thumb Yachting Guild

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Sharing My Enthusiasm: Public Speaking for Private People

Posted onJanuary 26, 2023January 18, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

10 lessons learned (again) from a successful book talk Read More …

CategoriesBooks, CommunicationTags100 Years of Gold Stars, Annapolis Yacht Club, Carol Newman Cronin, Star Class

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5 Biggest Benefits of the January Slowdown

Posted onJanuary 19, 2023January 16, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

In the name of positivity, I dredged up 5 reasons why January is a good thing. Read More …

CategoriesSeasonsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, January, seasons, winter in New England

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Expecting a Surprise: 100 Years of Stars Tonight

Posted onJanuary 12, 2023January 12, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

An author appearance in Annapolis brings another opportunity for surprise. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, NewsTags100 Years of Gold Stars, Annapolis Yacht Club, Carol Newman Cronin, Star Class

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Book (and Author) Review: The Falmouth Frigate

Posted onJanuary 5, 2023January 3, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

Another romp with Isaac Biddlecomb sparks a reflection on what’s changed—and what hasn’t—in the past twenty years of traditional publishing. Read More …

CategoriesFiction, ReviewTagsauthor, Carol Newman Cronin, fiction, historical fiction, Isaac Biddlecomb, James L. Nelson, McBooks Press, The Falmouth Frigate

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6 Exciting 2023 “Events” Where Books Will Meet Boats

Posted onDecember 29, 2022December 6, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

What excites me most about 2023 as the sun sets on 2022? Here are 6 items I already know about—with much more to come. Read More …

CategoriesSeasonsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, happy new year, SAIL Magazine, Where Books Meet Boats, wingfoiling, writing

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Christmas Lost and Found: My Gift to You

Posted onDecember 22, 2022December 19, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

A gift of story for anyone who’s lost something valuable. Merry Merry! Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation Island, Seasons, WritingTagsAmerica's Cup, Australia, Brenton Island, Carol Newman Cronin, Ferry to Cooperation Island, holiday, short story

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My 2022 (Annual?) Performance Review of Myself

Posted onDecember 15, 2022January 3, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

A serious attempt to analyze my own strengths and weaknesses as both employee and manager Read More …

CategoriesFreelanceTagsannual review, Carol Newman Cronin, independent contractor, performance review, self-employed

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Circus Minimus: The Rich Life of Bill Mattison

Posted onDecember 8, 2022November 30, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Writing a tribute to someone I never met was a true joy—thanks to those who shared their memories. Read More …

CategoriesProfile, WritingTagsBill Mattison, Carol Newman Cronin, iceboating, Seahorse Magazine

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2022 Holiday Book List

Posted onDecember 1, 2022November 30, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Some of my favorite books will never make a bestseller list or win an award. Read More …

CategoriesReview, SeasonsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, holiday book list

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