Category: Fiction
Book (and Author) Review: The Falmouth Frigate
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 …
World Ocean and Women’s Fiction Day: June 8
On June 8, the world celebrated Books and Boats—or at least Oceans and Authors. Read More …
When It’s Right to Ignore the Facts
Fiction writers don’t always have to tell the truth. Read More …
Trusting Myself—and My Writing Process
A timely reminder will help me trust my own writing process in 2022. Read More …
O Little Town of Brenton: My Gift to You
This year’s story brings us back to a particularly stormy Christmas Eve on Brenton Island. Read More …
Good Morning! Fiction Writing Restart
Why taking a break is good for both us and our projects. Read More …
Odd Writing Quirk: Author Time vs. Novel Time
When drafting a novel, how time passes on the page is directly affected by how it’s passing in real life. At least for me. Read More …
Christmas Eve Circumnavigation: A Gift of Story
On Christmas Eve, Fisher Marty circumnavigates Brenton Island—but it’s far from just a pleasure cruise. Read More …
Book Review: The Islanders
Meg Mitchell Moore’s 2019 novel is perfect for those waiting to read Ferry to Cooperation Island. Read More …
One Year Until Publication
Looking back on the process of writing a novel reminds me that patience pays. Read More …
