Hurricane Watching
The slightest change in a hurricane’s track can have a major impact on how it will affect each of us—though our rituals remain the same regardless. Read More …
Crewing Lessons: Those Unsung Chameleons
A good crew is usually a bit of a chameleon—as well as strong, smart, and positive. Read More …
Rewarded for Playing Hooky
Book research can happen in the most unexpected places. Read More …
Boats Make Strong Memories
The boat itself doesn’t matter; it’s the getting away, with friends, that counts. Read More …
Book Review: Belgravia
This new novel from the author of Downton Abbey reminds us that the story is what really matters. Read More …
Fiction Writing: The Art of Dropping Breadcrumbs
In order to drop breadcrumbs throughout a story, first you have to bake the bread. Good thing there’s a baker in my latest novel. Read More …
Rio 2016: An Open Letter to All Medal-less Olympians
Rio 2016 is drawing to a close, and most of you will go home without a medal—which probably makes you feel like a loser. You’re not. Read More …
Getting Away to a Different View
A change of perspective is important, no matter how ideal our every day location is. Read More …
Social Media Maturation: 2016 Update
Social media has changed how we communicate, though the basics remain the same. Here’s what works for me. Read More …
Let the Games Begin: Game of Sails for $2.99
Olympic sailing and publishing have both changed drastically since 1994. Fortunately, some traits remain constant. Read More …