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Book Review: The House in the Cerulean Sea

Posted onMarch 25, 2021March 10, 2021AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

An enjoyable romp around a magical island teaches us how one small act of bravery can help change the world. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, ReviewTagsAudiobook, book review, Carol Newman Cronin, The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune

Book Review: The Midnight Library

Posted onNovember 19, 2020November 3, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Matt Haig’s latest novel reminds us of what really makes our lives worth living. Read More …

CategoriesReviewTagsbook review, Carol Newman Cronin, Matt Haig

Rod Johnstone: An Amazing Legacy of Yacht Designs

Posted onOctober 29, 2020March 1, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Rod Johnstone, co-founder of J/Boats, followed his passion for yacht design all the way to the top of sailing. Read More …

CategoriesProfile, Sailing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, J/24, profile, Rod Johnstone, Seahorse Magazine, yacht design

5 Best Quotes: Learning from The Princess Bride

Posted onOctober 22, 2020October 23, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin10 Comments

What a favorite movie can teach us about writing—and life. Read More …

CategoriesWritingTagsmovie, quotes, The Princess Bride

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Ferry Ride Surprise Rescue

Posted onOctober 8, 2020December 16, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Done right, one key detail can establish a character’s personality. Here’s a real life example. Read More …

CategoriesFerry to Cooperation Island, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, ferries, Ferry to Cooperation Island, Jamestown to Newport Ferry, Narragansett Bay, Newport

Competitive Cruising

Posted onOctober 1, 2020July 23, 2024AuthorCarol Newman Cronin2 Comments

What to do when summer regattas are cancelled? Go cruising, preferably with friends. Read More …

CategoriesSailing, SeasonsTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Down East, Maine

A Final Conversation with Harry Anderson

Posted onAugust 20, 2020March 1, 2022AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

A timely profile of a sailing legend Read More …

CategoriesProfile, Sailboat RacingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, Harry Anderson, Sailing, Seahorse Magazine

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Snipe Sailing, and Writing about it

Posted onJune 25, 2020July 15, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin6 Comments

This year, racing is the exception rather than the rule. Read More …

CategoriesSailboat Racing, SnipeTagsCarol Newman Cronin, racing, Severn Sailing Association, Snipe

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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

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How to #Stayhome and Stay Married

Posted onMarch 26, 2020March 24, 2020AuthorCarol Newman Cronin4 Comments

A few tips for maintaining health and sanity while working from home. Read More …

CategoriesFreelanceTagsfreelancing, standing desk, working from home

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