Before I ever put pen to paper, music shaped the way I experienced the world. It taught me to listen—not only to melody, but to the silence between notes, where the real emotion often lives. A dramatic pause, a side-eye, a subtle half-smile; these gestures change meaning as surely as rhythm shapes sound.

Cadence, contrast, and stillness guide my word choices. Whether in the rush of a tense exchange or the quiet reflection that follows, I hope each story leaves a trace of resonance long after it ends. I write to music, and quite often my writing shed is reverberating with works I love.

That same sense of space draws me to the sea. Its restless rhythm, its challenge and unpredictability, echo the spirit of sailing, which has been a lifelong passion. Sailing teaches us to read the winds, trust our instincts, and welcome the unexpected. I try to carry these lessons into every aspect of life and art.

Most of my work is set in Provincetown, a place I love for its weathered houses, expansive dunes, and creative pulse. Here, artists and dreamers come seeking refuge, reinvention, and freedom to be themselves at the edge of the ever-present ocean. (Check out my “As I See It” page for some images.)

At home, my greatest joy is my Golden Retriever, Dori, who reminds me daily to savor the moment: a sun-warmed patch of grass, a morning walk along the shore, the simple gift of time.

I hope my writing reflects that same spirit—the joy of found family, the strength of resilience, and the truth that life, like the sea, is both demanding and infinitely full of possibility.

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Thanks for reading!

A. C.