Navigating Nautical Muscle Memory
Our muscles remember, sometimes better than our brains. Read More …
Removing Our Audio Filters (both Me and My Characters)
A chance to enjoy what might seem like silence Read More …
The Joys of (re)Joining the OPB Club
Getting on the water with friends can be a welcome respite from boat ownership Read More …
What Makes a Strong Opening Chapter?
Three very different novels all draw in this reader with a distinctive opening Read More …
Meant to Be: Cheering on Hound from 35,000 Feet
Crossing an ocean, by boat or by airplane, definitely provides perspective Read More …
Steve Clark Just Can’t Sit Still
An editorial challenge I’m glad I took Read More …
The Rare Gift of 20,000 Hours
The benefit and joy of a long-term teammate Read More …
How Do We Shelve Our Favorite Books?
Reshelving favorite books sparks thoughts about how to best organize them. Read More …
Hound Starts Her Third Transatlantic
Waving goodbye to my second favorite boat Read More …
What Is There to Say Except: It’s June!
A quick summary of my June favorites to celebrate the blog’s 16th anniversary Read More …