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Fresh and Not Frightening: the Joy of Writing Teamwork

Posted onMarch 23, 2023March 14, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

My first article for SAIL Magazine Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, SAIL Magazine, teamwork, Wendy Clarke

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Mechanics vs. Flow: A Thought-Study in Irony

Posted onFebruary 9, 2023January 23, 2023AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

A recent comment inspired thoughts about writing the next novel—or any other big project. Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, flow state, irony, thought study, writing life

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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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Circus Minimus: The Rich Life of Bill Mattison

Posted onDecember 8, 2022November 30, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Writing a tribute to someone I never met was a true joy—thanks to those who shared their memories. Read More …

CategoriesProfile, WritingTagsBill Mattison, Carol Newman Cronin, iceboating, Seahorse Magazine

Adams Hall of Fame induction

My Sailing Origin Story: The “Annoying” Inspiration of Ed

Posted onNovember 10, 2022November 8, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin10 Comments

A Hall of Fame ceremony inspires this look back at my own sailing origin story—and a boatload of gratitude. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Ed Adams, Sailing Hall of Fame, Tom Olsen

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Building Cool Stories Right: Words + Edits = Magic

Posted onOctober 6, 2022September 27, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Writing is a solo endeavour, but the best work always includes the input of others. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, Press, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, collaboration, collaborative writing, Moore Bros Company, Seahorse Magazine

100 Years of Gold Stars

Five Surprising Reasons to Buy My Next Book

Posted onSeptember 8, 2022August 31, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

My first non-fiction book is heading your way—and I’m both excited and nervous. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, WritingTags100 Years of Gold Stars, books, Carol Newman Cronin

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Boat Gawking Bonanza: Three Classic Sightings in One Foggy Harbor

Posted onAugust 11, 2022July 26, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin8 Comments

A foggy morning paddle surprises me with three classic yacht sightings. Read More …

CategoriesBoats, Weather, WritingTagsBolero, Carol Newman Cronin, Dutch Harbor, fog, SUP, Swamp Yankee

Pierre transom

My Best Summer Joy for 2022: A Stable “Platform”

Posted onJuly 7, 2022June 28, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

An unexpected new “platform” improves my weekly yoga practice. Read More …

CategoriesSeasons, SUP, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, paddleboard, powerboat, SUP yoga, workout, yoga

World Ocean and Women’s Fiction Day: June 8

Posted onJune 9, 2022May 24, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

On June 8, the world celebrated Books and Boats—or at least Oceans and Authors. Read More …

CategoriesFiction, Weather, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, June 8, Where Books Meet Boats, Women's Fiction Day, World Ocean Day

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