Category: Books

Hello, Goldilocks? The Best Time to Hire an Editor
We only know if the timing was right in hindsight Read More …

2023 Holiday Book List
Books I really enjoyed this year Read More …

The Best Part of Writing a Good Novel
My favorite phase of novel writing—not the terrible twos Read More …

New Book Discovery: My 3 Favorite Reads of 2023 and 2024
A cool way to browse for your next favorite read Read More …

Book Review: The Half of It
Another novel from Juliette Fay inspires me as a writer while simultaneously entertaining me as a reader. Read More …

Book Review: The Starfish Sisters
Barbara O’Neal’s latest novel is uniquely satisfying. Read More …

Unique Voices: Reading in a Crowded World
Reading two similar books highlights the importance of unique voice. Read More …

Writing Something New about a Classic Yacht
Another fun project where books meet boats Read More …

Book Review: Beyond That, the Sea
Laura Spence-Ash’s debut novel breaks several novel rules—and it works Read More …

Sharing My Enthusiasm: Public Speaking for Private People
10 lessons learned (again) from a successful book talk Read More …