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Belgravia Julian Fellowes

Book Review: Belgravia

Posted onSeptember 8, 2016August 29, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

This new novel from the author of Downton Abbey reminds us that the story is what really matters. Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsBelgravia, Carol Newman Cronin, Julian Fellowes, novel, writing

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Let the Games Begin: Game of Sails for $2.99

Posted onAugust 4, 2016March 27, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Olympic sailing and publishing have both changed drastically since 1994. Fortunately, some traits remain constant. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Fiction, Olympics, Sailboat Racing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, fiction, Game of Sails, Olympics, Rio 2016, Sailing

Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George

Book Review: Believing the Lie (if not the cover)

Posted onApril 21, 2016April 20, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

Returning to the scene of the crime is always a pleasure, at least when accompanying Inspector Lynley and Barbara Havers. Read More …

CategoriesReview, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Elizabeth George, Inspector Lynley series, mystery, writing

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The Best Reading for Writing Well

Posted onApril 7, 2016April 5, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

What books and book types I read when writing. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Fiction, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, fiction, writing

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Book Review: Big Magic Waves Its Wand

Posted onFebruary 18, 2016February 15, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin3 Comments

Finding this book at the perfect moment proves one of its central theories: that inspiration shows up exactly when we need it. Read More …

CategoriesReview, WritingTagsBig Magic, Carol Newman Cronin, creativity, Elizabeth Gilbert, writing

The Satisfaction of Print

Posted onJanuary 7, 2016January 5, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

There’s nothing like the feel and smell of a real book. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, WritingTagsbooks, Carol Newman Cronin, Oliver's Surprise, teaching

Holiday Book List 2015

Posted onDecember 17, 2015December 16, 2015AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Four novels and one non-fiction read made this year’s list. Read More …

CategoriesFiction, Review, SeasonsTagsbooks, Carol Cronin, Carol Newman Cronin, review, writing

Books Last; Grade School Doesn’t

Posted onDecember 3, 2015December 2, 2015AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Books are permanent. Fourth and fifth grade are fleeting and temporary. Both are a very good thing. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, WritingTags5th grade, Carol Newman Cronin, Oliver's Surprise

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Shaping our Lives: It’s all in the Details

Posted onNovember 3, 2015January 4, 2024AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

It’s hard to see what details are really important to the big picture, except in hindsight. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Fiction, WritingTagsblogging, Carol Newman Cronin, shape, story

Olympic Sailing: Where Fiction Meets Fact

Posted onDecember 14, 2014December 28, 2015AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

How a book club discussion made me realize something new about a story. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Fiction, Olympics, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Game of Sails, Olympic Love Story, Severn Sailing Association

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