Circus Minimus: The Rich Life of Bill Mattison
Writing a tribute to someone I never met was a true joy—thanks to those who shared their memories. Read More …
2022 Holiday Book List
Some of my favorite books will never make a bestseller list or win an award. Read More …
Just One (Big) Gratitude: a Well-Balanced Life
Special thanks to a life-element I usually take completely for granted. Read More …
Book Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures
This tale told by an octopus works—because of the strong writing and mostly lovable characters. Read More …
My Sailing Origin Story: The “Annoying” Inspiration of Ed
A Hall of Fame ceremony inspires this look back at my own sailing origin story—and a boatload of gratitude. Read More …
Do You Track the Best Books You Read?
StoryGraph can “show” me my reading habits, though like any algorithm it will only be as accurate as its data. Read More …
Video: The Jibes and Falls of Wingfoiling
Learning to wingfoil jibe requires a lot of swimming, but it’s worth the effort—even in colder water. Read More …
Why a Re-Read May Be Drastically Different
How we perceive a story will always be affected by what we bring to it. Read More …
100 Years of Gold Stars: Booksigning October 22
First author event of 2022! Read More …
Building Cool Stories Right: Words + Edits = Magic
Writing is a solo endeavour, but the best work always includes the input of others. Read More …