The Book I WANT to Write
Working toward the book that I want to write means steering my characters with a firmer hand. Read More …
One Design Sailing Fever: Curiosity, Commonality, Contrast
A step aboard several classic one design sailboats reminds me that winning races is a timeless goal. Read More …
Good Morning! Fiction Writing Restart
Why taking a break is good for both us and our projects. Read More …
Reading the Lawn of a Happy Sailor
What our lawn has to say about this year’s sailing plans. Read More …
The Surprising Transformation of Re-reading
Reading the same book again shows us how differently we perceive it each time. Read More …
Asking Exactly the Right Question
Asking the right question can lead to surprising insights. Read More …
Pause for Percolation: The Writing Brain
This writer’s brain needs time to percolate. Read More …
Boats Meet Books: The Small World of Odd Bedfellows
What can a failed marriage from long ago between a sailor and a novelist teach us about inspiration? Read More …
The Strange Comfort of The Cazalet Chronicles
A series written in a different era continues to provide comfort today. Read More …
Offline, On the Water: Fresh Perspective
The first sail of the season is especially poignant this year. Read More …