So far this winter, there hasn’t been much snow. I’m fine with that – the cold is okay but I’m just as happy to not have a foot of snow on the ground. We’re more than halfway through January, and winter’s just gearing up here in southern New England, but the days are lengthening and each day brings us closer to spring..

I’ve begun a new book. It’s in its earliest stages, and I’m thinking about my characters. They keep me up at night, but I’d rather think about Fra...