Carol Newman Cronin

Author, Editor, Olympian

Primary Menu

  • Books
    • The Heart of Hound
    • 100 Years of Gold Stars
    • Ferry to Cooperation Island
    • Game of Sails
    • Cape Cod Surprise
    • Oliver’s Surprise
  • Boats
    • Sponsors
  • Blog
    • Subscribe
  • About Carol
    • Author
    • Editor
    • Olympian
  • News and Events
    • Short Stories
Search
Menu
Home » Archive for  Books (Page 5)

Category: Books

grumps-child

The Best Part of Writing a Good Novel

Posted onNovember 30, 2023November 30, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

My favorite phase of novel writing—not the terrible twos Read More …

CategoriesBooks, WritingTagsbooks, Carol Newman Cronin, novel writing

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

The Half of It cover

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

Starfish Sisters cover

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

Reading chairs

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

Hound on the dock

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

Carol microphone AYC

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

Star sailing Miami

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

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Carol Newman Cronin is an award-winning writer/editor and an Olympian. Click photo for more.

Thursday Blogs: Sign Up

No spam, just a heartfelt weekly post about books, boats, and the amazing world in which we live

* indicates required
I haven't (yet) segmented my list, but are you most interested in

Most Recent Blog Posts

  • Human Thoughts About Content in the Age of AI March 26, 2026
  • Inspired to Learn Better (Wingfoiling with Nevin) March 19, 2026
  • 5 Writing Lessons from The Correspondent March 12, 2026

Blog Categories

Join the Mailing List

(No spam, just a heartfelt weekly post about books, boats, and the amazing world in which we live) 

* indicates required
Email Format

Categories

  • Books
  • Boats
  • Blog
  • About Carol
  • News and Events
Copyright © 2026 Carol Newman Cronin. All Rights Reserved.
Parallax Frame by Catch Themes
Scroll Up
  • Books
    • The Heart of Hound
    • 100 Years of Gold Stars
    • Ferry to Cooperation Island
    • Game of Sails
    • Cape Cod Surprise
    • Oliver’s Surprise
  • Boats
    • Sponsors
  • Blog
    • Subscribe
  • About Carol
    • Author
    • Editor
    • Olympian
  • News and Events
    • Short Stories
Social media & sharing icons powered by UltimatelySocial