Irish Immigrant Orphans in Gilded Age New York
In the closing decades of the 19th century, New York City was a city of contrasts—towering mansions and teeming slums, dazzling wealth and desperate poverty. For thousands of Irish immigrants, the promise of America collided with the harsh… Read More
Christmas Stories to Warm Your Heart
The Christmas season is a time of joy, reflection, and togetherness—a perfect backdrop for stories of love, faith, and hope. As snowflakes fall and twinkling lights brighten the long nights, there’s nothing better than curling up with a… Read More
Creating the Luxury Hotel Experience
George C. Boldt, the man who created the soaring towers of Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands, is an interesting character. He wasn’t just a man of wealth—he was a visionary for his time. Not only did he… Read More
The Boldt’s Wellesley House
George Boldt’s Wellesley House stood as a reminder of the grandeur and ambition of the Gilded Age. While often overshadowed by the more renowned Boldt Castle on Heart Island, Wellesley House offered a fascinating glimpse into the life… Read More
Heart Island’s Alster Tower
One of the first—and only—structures the Boldts got to enjoy while Boldt Castle was being built is Alster Tower. Often referred to as the “Children’s Playhouse,” this unique building offers a glimpse into the opulent recreational life of… Read More
Join Me on My Thousand Islands Book Tour!
I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming Thousand Islands Book Tour, and I’d love for you to join me at one (or all!) of these special events. Whether you’re a longtime reader or just discovering my books for the… Read More
A Heart Island Love Story
Ever since I was a child, Boldt Castle’s story has fascinated me. It’s a story of love and loss and begins with the talented businessman, George C. Boldt, a German immigrant who became proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel… Read More
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