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 8)

Category: Books

Sailing Prequel: Circumnavigating Brenton Island

Posted onMay 11, 2020June 11, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A prequel that features sailing is this week’s thank you to subscribers. Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation Island, SailingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Pearson triton, prequel, Sail Your Worries Away, Sailing

What Inspired this Novel?

Posted onMay 7, 2020April 28, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

The longest word in the title answers the question, “What inspired this book?” Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation IslandTagsCarol Newman Cronin, cooperation, Ferry to Cooperation Island, inspiration

Alice Early The Moon Always Rising

Author Conversation #4: Alice C. Early

Posted onApril 23, 2020April 14, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Alice Early’s first novel is just out this week, and I recommend it for all #coastalfiction lovers. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, WritingTagsAlice C Early, Alice Early, author conversation, Carol Newman Cronin, coastal fiction, The Moon Always Rising

Daffodils April 2020 Jamestown RI

Good News: We Adapt

Posted onApril 9, 2020April 7, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

Lessons learned from 9/11 inspire hope that we’ll weather this crisis too. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Ferry to Cooperation Island, WritingTagsAdapt, Carol Newman Cronin, cooperation, COVID-19, Ferry to Cooperation Island, publishing, The Mighty Blaze

Witches' Dance cover

Book Review: Witches’ Dance

Posted onMarch 12, 2020March 12, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

This literary fantasy is definitely not #coastalfiction, but it both educated and entertained—and it will be all too easy to miss. Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Erin Eileen Almond, literary fantasy, music, novel, Paganini, Witches' Dance

Ferry to Cooperation Island ARCs delivered

Advance Reader Copies: Squee!

Posted onFebruary 27, 2020February 18, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

A box of books is a visible sign of another publishing dream coming true. Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation IslandTagsadvance reader copies, ARCs, Carol Newman Cronin, Ferry to Cooperation Island

Oliver Audiobooks: Get a Coupon

Posted onJanuary 30, 2020January 28, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

For a limited time, here’s a chance to try out your first audiobook for free. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, WritingTagsAudiobook, Carol Newman Cronin, coupon, Oliver's Surprise

Book Review: When We Believed in Mermaids

Posted onJanuary 16, 2020January 16, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Two sisters separated fifteen years ago find each other again—and are forced to confront the different lies they’ve always told about their childhood. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, ReviewTagsBarbara O'Neal, book review, Carol Newman Cronin, coastalfiction, mermaids, When We Believed in Mermaids

so many books so little time

What is #coastalfiction?

Posted onJanuary 16, 2020January 16, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

What’s the definition of #coastalfiction? Read More …

CategoriesBooksTagsCarol Newman Cronin, coastalfiction

Why Book Pre-Orders Matter

Posted onJanuary 2, 2020December 17, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

A peek behind the book distribution curtain, with help from some industry experts. Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation Island, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, coastalfiction, Ferry to Cooperation Island, fiction, pre-orders

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

  • “I Cheerfully Refuse” to Fulfill this Author’s Intention August 21, 2025
  • Navigating Nautical Muscle Memory August 14, 2025
  • Removing Our Audio Filters (both Me and My Characters) August 7, 2025

Blog Categories

Ferry to Cooperation Island covers
  • Books
  • Boats
  • Blog
  • About Carol
  • News and Events
Copyright © 2025 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
error

Enjoy this blog? Please share and subscribe.

  • RSS
  • Facebook
  • Bookbub