Braving the Storm
All three of the Love at a Lighthouse stories, portray the stormy weather that is prevalent in the Thousand Islands. Emma’s engagement is no different. Here’s an excerpt for you to enjoy Ada wrapped her arms around Emma’s… Read More
Visiting Sister Island
In the Love at a Lighthouse series, we join the Row-family women, Libby, Julia, and Emma, as they navigate the isolation, danger, and hope for lasting love at three different Thousand Island lighthouses in the St. Lawrence River…. Read More
Inspecting Rock Island
Enjoy an excerpt from Emma’s Engagement, book three of the Love at a Lighthouse series. Michael escorted Lieutenant Worthington across the grounds of Rock Island Lighthouse, the inspector’s keen eyes taking in every detail as he inspected the… Read More
I Don’t Want a Stepmother!
Emma’s challenges of being a stepmother wasn’t easy. Here’s an excerpt from her story. Michael sucked in a steadying breath as he held his soon-to-be bride close, the gentle librarian who charmed everyone frequenting the Park’s library. Her… Read More
The Old Maid Marries!
Finally, the third and final story in the Love at a Lighthouse series is out. Here’s an excerpt from Emma’s Engagement that you might enjoy. At the ripe old age of thirty-seven, she could hardly believe that… Read More
My Rock Island Lighthouse story, Emma’s Engagement, is here!
Finally, the third and final story in the Love at a Lighthouse series is here! It’s called Emma’s Engagement and here’s what it’s about: Emma Row embarks on a journey that will test her resilience and love. She… Read More
The Joys and Challenges of Writing Julia’s Joy
Writing Julia’s Joy presented several unique challenges, particularly due to my commitment to accuracy and authenticity. My dedication to portraying real places and historical figures demands thorough research and collaboration with experts, making the writing process both rewarding and complex…. Read More
Faith, Hope, and Love in all my stories
As with all of my stories, faith, hope, and love are reoccurring themes. In Julia’s Joy, the overarching message is one of hope—a theme that resonates throughout all thirteen stories in my Thousand Islands stories. This hope is multi-faceted,… Read More
Researching Julia’s Joy
The creation of Julia’s Joy was not only a labor of love but also a meticulous research endeavor that blended personal experience with extensive investigation. I drew from a variety of sources to construct a rich and authentic narrative that… Read More
The Inspiration Behind Julia’s Joy
The spark for Julia’s Joy ignited from my personal experiences and observations of Sister Island Lighthouse, a captivating structure nestled in the heart of the St. Lawrence River. Having cruised past the lighthouse numerous times, I found myself enchanted by… Read More