It’s been a tough couple of months for the sailing family, a loose-knit collection of folks around the world who—in a wide variety of ways—put our sport at the top of our priority lists. First we lost Charlie Leighton. Next came the news of Magnus Olsson’s unexpected stroke. A few days ago, a friend discovered his [...]
Archive for the ‘Writing’ Category
Book Review: Powder Burn Keeps Its Powder Dry
April 3rd, 2013
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I probably would not have picked up Powder Burn if I didn’t know author Mark Chisnell. A recovering professional sailor, Mark did warn me up front that there are no boats in his latest thriller—but “there is snowboarding.” There’s also a lot of suspense, a strong and independent protagonist (who happens to be female)… and [...]
Where Books Don’t Meet Boats: Athletic Determination
January 30th, 2013
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Greetings from my offsite “office” in Coconut Grove, Florida. I escaped the icy north last week and have managed to cobble together a Cronin family get together, work, Olympic “research”, a little more work, and a Snipe regatta this weekend. Yesterday I was able to sneak out on the water for a few hours to [...]
Holiday Book List #2: For Sailors
December 27th, 2012
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I was recently asked to write a Holiday Book list for SnipeToday, and it was so much fun I wanted to share the books I chose with all of you. I’ve removed two titles that already appeared on my previous 2012 Holiday Book List. Enjoy! As an author and sailor, I tend to prefer books [...]
2012 Holiday Book List
December 14th, 2012
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It’s that time again… wrapping paper, bows, wreaths, and book recommendations! This year I feel privileged to know all but one of the authors I’m recommending; hopefully you will see that as a plus, rather than a biasing minus. Either way—enjoy. 1. Uncharted (Bridget Chicoine) This lovely debut novel tops my list this year because [...]
The Shortest Way to Family: A Book Review
November 23rd, 2012
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I come from a very traditional nuclear family: stay at home Mom, go to work Dad, two siblings from (gasp) the same biological parents. But I also belong to less traditional family units, like my family of Snipe. Sailors who come together with a specific purpose, year after year, celebrate a bond that is (mostly) [...]
Ode to the Old-Fashioned Telephone
October 26th, 2012
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Remember when the phone would ring and your heart would start to race? Because it could be anyone: that guy I was thinking might call. A new client. Or… a telemarketer with a deal on a timeshare. The range of possibilities (from great and good all the way to just plain annoying) were endless. It [...]
Blogging 101: A Look Back at Where Books Meet Boats
October 18th, 2012
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When I first started this blog in 2009, I didn’t have any fixed goals. All I knew was that I’d discovered some cool commonalities between success as a competitive sailor and becoming a published author, and I wanted to share my thoughts. So I named the blog “Where Books Meet Boats” and started posting. I’ve [...]
2012: Baby Steps toward Speed
October 4th, 2012
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The Snipe is packed up for the winter, headed to the Jibetech “Spa” for her annual fluff and buff. Who knows, she may even consent to a pedicure… but I doubt it. And now that the last regatta of the season is behind us, it’s time to look back on 2012 and see if the [...]
Little Boy Blue: Book Review
September 27th, 2012
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Full disclosure: I consider author Kim Kavin a friend, even though we’ve never actually met face to face. Through our work for Boats.com and YachtWorldCharters.com, we’ve exchanged side comments and virtual eye rolls that have built one of those strange online friendships I now consider “normal.” One day, I hope we’ll meet face to face. [...]
