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3 favorite reads on Shepherd

New Book Discovery: My 3 Favorite Reads of 2023 and 2024

Posted onNovember 16, 2023December 10, 2024AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A cool way to browse for your next favorite read Read More …

CategoriesBooksTagsBest Books of 2023, books, reading, Shepherd.com

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Book Review: The Half of It

Posted onNovember 2, 2023October 10, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Another novel from Juliette Fay inspires me as a writer while simultaneously entertaining me as a reader. Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Juliette Fay, The Half of It, upmarket fiction

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Book Review: The Starfish Sisters

Posted onSeptember 21, 2023September 5, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Barbara O’Neal’s latest novel is uniquely satisfying. Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsBarbara O'Neal, book review, Carol Newman Cronin, coastal fiction, The Starfish Sisters

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Unique Voices: Reading in a Crowded World

Posted onAugust 24, 2023July 23, 2024AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Reading two similar books highlights the importance of unique voice. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Fiction, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, vacation reads, voice, writing

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Writing Something New about a Classic Yacht

Posted onJuly 27, 2023July 25, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Another fun project where books meet boats Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Hound, Sailboat Racing, WritingTagsAage Nielsen, Carol Newman Cronin, classic yacht, Hound

Beyond That, the Sea

Book Review: Beyond That, the Sea

Posted onJune 1, 2023May 16, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Laura Spence-Ash’s debut novel breaks several novel rules—and it works Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsBeyond That the Sea, book review, Carol Newman Cronin, debut novel, Laura Spence-Ash

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Sharing My Enthusiasm: Public Speaking for Private People

Posted onJanuary 26, 2023January 18, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

10 lessons learned (again) from a successful book talk Read More …

CategoriesBooks, CommunicationTags100 Years of Gold Stars, Annapolis Yacht Club, Carol Newman Cronin, Star Class

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Expecting a Surprise: 100 Years of Stars Tonight

Posted onJanuary 12, 2023January 12, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

An author appearance in Annapolis brings another opportunity for surprise. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, NewsTags100 Years of Gold Stars, Annapolis Yacht Club, Carol Newman Cronin, Star Class

Biddlecomb Novels

Book (and Author) Review: The Falmouth Frigate

Posted onJanuary 5, 2023January 3, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

Another romp with Isaac Biddlecomb sparks a reflection on what’s changed—and what hasn’t—in the past twenty years of traditional publishing. Read More …

CategoriesFiction, ReviewTagsauthor, Carol Newman Cronin, fiction, historical fiction, Isaac Biddlecomb, James L. Nelson, McBooks Press, The Falmouth Frigate

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Christmas Lost and Found: My Gift to You

Posted onDecember 22, 2022December 19, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

A gift of story for anyone who’s lost something valuable. Merry Merry! Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation Island, Seasons, WritingTagsAmerica's Cup, Australia, Brenton Island, Carol Newman Cronin, Ferry to Cooperation Island, holiday, short story

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