How to Make Things Happen
Some people are natural motivators. Here are a few lessons learned from a recent regatta experience. Read More …
Creative Slogging: Cleaning Up After Myself
Developing a story involves chasing a few rabbits down holes. Read More …
Wanted: Background, Context, and a Definition of Done
Freelancers are often brought in to finish existing projects. So how do we get up to speed quickly and keep from getting derailed? Read More …
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 …