Tibbetts Point Lighthouse
Tibbetts Point Lighthouse is an iconic lighthouse where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands Region. Here’s a little more about it—from Libby’s point of view: Libby cleared her throat, and a tiny chuckle… Read More
Libby’s Lighthouse
Two weeks ago, Libby’s Lighthouse, came out, and I hope you’re enjoying the story. It’s the first in my Love at a Lighthouse three-book series. Here’s an excerpt from Libby’s Lighthouse: “That sad day a year ago, Libby’s… Read More
Meet author Melanie Dobson
Writing fiction is Melanie Dobson’s excuse to immerse herself in the past by reading old books, interviewing new friends, and exploring fascinating places around the world. She is the award-winning author of almost thirty historical, time-slip, and romantic… Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day!
All of my novels have a sweet and clean romance in them. I thought you’d like to get to know my main character in A Summer at Thousand Island House, so here’s an interview with her. Hope you… Read More
Christmas gift ideas
Thanks for being a faithful subscriber/reader to my blog. I often feature author friends and their work, but I thought you’d like a peek at mine this week. I have eleven so far. Which is your favorite? I’d… Read More
Let’s Meet Addi
In my latest Thousand Island Gilded Age story, A Summer at Thousand Island House, Addison Bell (Addi), is my protagonist. Here’s a little excerpt from the story so you can get to know her a little. Enjoy! Addi’s… Read More
Thousand Islands Searchlight Boat Tours
Though I haven’t had the privilege of experiencing a searchlight tour, my fascination with them brought me to include an important searchlight boat tour scene in my latest story, A Summer at Thousand Island House. But what are… Read More
The Columbian Hotel Disaster
The Columbian Hotel, along with the Wellesley Hotel that still exists today, sat in the center of the Thousand Island Park on Wellesley Island, a charming Victorian summer community in the heart of the Thousand Islands. It was… Read More
Thousand Island Park
Thousand Island Park has been on my list of places to write about, and I’ve finally checked off this wonderful story in Mary’s Moment. Here’s a little about TI Park, the setting for this fiery novel. Tell us… Read More