Book Review: The House in the Cerulean Sea
An enjoyable romp around a magical island teaches us how one small act of bravery can help change the world. Read More …
How to Thank Your Supercrew, Again
I’d planned on thanking my teammate in person this year, but instead here’s another reminder for all of us. Read More …
Telling vs. Showing: The High Wire Act of Writing
In writing, what we include (and what we leave out) is a balancing act. Read More …
8 Reasons for Late-Winter Gratitude
Winter is losing its icy grip, and vaccines are right around the corner. Read More …
Odd Writing Quirk: Author Time vs. Novel Time
When drafting a novel, how time passes on the page is directly affected by how it’s passing in real life. At least for me. Read More …
What a Long Strange Sailing-Free Winter It’s Been
Not going sailing all winter is bad for mental health. But going sailing might make me part of the problem. Read More …
Book Review: An Embarrassment of Mangoes
An excellent winter escape, even if your own Caribbean adventure remains a dream. Read More …
Vendée Globe: The Sailing is the Easy Part
Welcome home, Vendée Globe heroes—and now for the hardest part. Read More …
The Best Way to Buy Books
A long-winded answer to a frequent question: What’s the best way to buy your books? Read More …
America’s Cup: One Affordable Trickle Down
A tragic capsize leads to international sportsmanship—something we can all bring back to our own sailing. Read More …