Tag: fiction

What is Mine to Do?
Following my nose leads to unexpected stories Read More …

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 …

When It’s Right to Ignore the Facts
Fiction writers don’t always have to tell the truth. Read More …

Why Book Pre-Orders Matter
A peek behind the book distribution curtain, with help from some industry experts. Read More …

Author Conversation #2: Wendy Mitman Clarke
#Coastalfiction author Wendy Mitman Clarke talks about journalism, change, and why she’s so drawn to the water. 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 …

Book Review: Where the Crawdads Sing
A novel set on the North Carolina coast is the best book I’ve read this year. Read More …

Finding Your Next Book
Finding the next book to read can be a challenge. Here’s how I do it. Read More …

A Christmas Kayak Story
Here’s a short story to thank my readers for a great year. Merry Merry! Read More …

Book Review: Small Great Things
Jodi Picoult’s twenty-fifth novel drops us into a racially charged world—and makes us realize that there is no other kind. Read More …