Fog and First Readers
This morning, paddling out into a very foggy harbor, I was reminded of the comparison between writing and navigation. In either case, as long as you know where you are and can see what’s just in front of you, you Read More …
Book Review: Everyone Brave Is Forgiven
A haunting cover opens up to a story told by witty, bantering characters who somehow manage to cope and even thrive through an extremely bleak war. Read More …
Freelancers: Feral or Friendly?
Freelancing has evolved from oddity to commonplace, but some aspects remain the same. Read More …
Writing: What’s Next?
Finishing a book is terrifying, terribly exciting, and a little bittersweet. Read More …
June: Pure Potential
The beginning of summer always opens our minds and hearts to possibilities. Read More …
Hours vs. Experience: Sailing to Woods Hole
Riding waves instead of riding shotgun, there’s no speed limit—and a lot less traffic. Read More …
Capsize: Leaving the Comfort Zone
When things go wrong, priorities shift quickly from competition to safety. Read More …
Walking in Other Moccasins
Writing fiction from a different chracter’s perspective usually leads to insights about the story itself. Read More …
Saying No to Summer Go Cups
This summer, I’m saying no to plastic single use cups. Read More …
A Visit to the Land of What-If
Even after a story seems locked in, I sometimes have to re-ignite my big picture imagination. Read More …