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 …
Like Sending a Favorite Kid off to College
A beloved boat sails on Read More …
Book Review: Little Great Island
An island novel I wish I’d written Read More …
Repowering Katrina, and My Dad
A winter project’s greatest achievement Read More …