Writer Shelley, my alter ego, is braver than I. When challenged, Writer Shelley steps up in the name of writerly research whereas I might just leave. So when faced with a frigid ocean, a (very) high tide crashing in, and a never-used snorkeling mask and fins, I channeled Writer Shelley. Because there was no way … Continue reading In the Field: Writer Shelley Explores Heart-Stopping Cold and Near Drowning