Rabbit Holes of Novel Research
The best novels include many perfect details—and collecting them is part of the writing fun. Read More …
Olympics: 5 Ways Sailing is Exactly Like Curling
Why do I watch curling? Because it’s a lot like sailing. Read More …
When It’s Right to Ignore the Facts
Fiction writers don’t always have to tell the truth. Read More …
Sailing Street Dance: StAR Regatta
A colorful mashup between sailing and art will also raise money for sailing scholarships. Read More …
Discussion Questions for Ferry to Cooperation Island
How would you answer these discussion questions about Ferry to Cooperation Island? Read More …
Key West: Memories of a Newbie
This year’s revitalized regatta in Key West takes me back to my own humble beginnings in the world of sailboat racing. Read More …
Trusting Myself—and My Writing Process
A timely reminder will help me trust my own writing process in 2022. Read More …
Augie Diaz: 50 Years of Lucky AND Good
What can fifty years of winning at sailboat racing teach us? Read More …
2021: My Top Three Milestones
Before the sun rises on 2022, I’m taking a look back at 2021’s personal milestones. Read More …
O Little Town of Brenton: My Gift to You
This year’s story brings us back to a particularly stormy Christmas Eve on Brenton Island. Read More …