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
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
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
