Tag: writing
Boats Meet Books: The Small World of Odd Bedfellows
What can a failed marriage from long ago between a sailor and a novelist teach us about inspiration? Read More …
How To Make Waves with Fiction
Last week, I was included in the winter Arlington Author Salon; the theme was “Making Waves.” It was a creative way to link together the authors of three quite different books: a memoir about a mixed race family, a novel Read More …
3 Writing Lessons from Olympic Sailing
Sailors might be better known for swearing than writing, but lately I’ve been realizing how much my Olympic training helped me succeed as an author. Physically, the two skills couldn’t be more different; one demands constant movement, while the other Read More …
Raise a Toast to Cooperation
Inspiration, meet cooperation. Hoist a glass to celebrate! Read More …
Diving into Summer, and Everything Else Too
Morning swims are both the best way to start a day and a daily chance to dive into something completely different. Read More …
A Novel Description
I’ve just written back cover text for the next book. What do you think? Read More …
Books Meet Boats: How To Learn a New Style
Recently I spent four days training ahead of a three day regatta, which sparked several nerdy sailing articles* as well as—more surprisingly—some great big-picture thoughts about writing. Working with three of the top four finishers—all of whom were very open Read More …
Diving Deep: Yoga and Writing
Diving deep into body helps those deep dives into mind. Read More …
Muse Meets Snipe: April-versary
What regattas and writer’s conferences have in common. Read More …
Adjectives: Lazy Shorthand or Powerhouse?
Adjectives can be either a crutch for the lazy or, when used tactically, a powerful shorthand. Read More …