Questions for Author, John Lefevere When John Lefever wrote to tell me he had a new series coming out, I knew we were in for a treat. Susan W. Smith
Karen Wand's Canadian Boat Builders . . . One of the reviews said, “She hit it out of the park.” And I totally agree . . . Susan W. Smith
Are you Kidding? Brand New Susan G. Mathis series! Are you kidding me? You’re working on a brand new Thousand Islands series? . . . That is fantastic . . . Susan W. Smith
Food and Meals on the Upper St. Lawrence - Part 3: 2000-2025 Prepackaged and processed everything, bakeries and delicatessens inside grocery stores, and take-out from restaurants have changed meal preparation. . . Sandra Moore Rennie
Food and Meals on the Upper St. Lawrence - Part 2: 1925-2000 The new stoves made more delicate recipes, like baking a reliably successful cake, easier. Sandra Moore Rennie
A New History of Food and Meals on the Upper St Lawrence Covers the Past 150 Years . . .For one thing, I surely have gained an unbounded respect for the ingenuity and determination of 19th and early 20th century cooks. . . Sandra Moore Rennie
A New Interview and a New Boldt Castle Novel! I grew up just twenty minutes from the Thousand Islands—the setting for all my stories—in upstate New York . . . Susan W. Smith
We Thank Two Authors Two authors, both with a deep connection to the Thousand Islands, deserve our thanks! One is from the US side, and the other is from Canada. Susan W. Smith
From the Editor, April 2025 A group of guys from a small North Country town buy Canadians a beer . . . Plus events and celebrations! Susan W. Smith
"A Stone's Throw" - a Book, History and What Will Happen Next? I recommend this book highly. In fact, I could not put it down – I read it in one day and am not giving any spoiler alerts – the ending is so different – Susan W. Smith
A New Novel About Rock Island Lighthouse! Finally, the third and final story in the “Love at a Lighthouse” series will be released on Tuesday, 21 January 2025. It’s about Rock Island Lighthouse . . . Susan G. Mathis
Book Review: "River Rescue" by Nicholas Quarrier One Saturday morning Mark awoke early. He had been dreaming he was working in the engine room of a big freighter. The smell of diesel fumes woke him. . . Susan W. Smith
The Story of an Author & his Book I have had the honor and privilege of meeting several authors of Thousand Islands books. Each one brings a passion and a persona to their work . . . This story allows me to introduce another author - but in a different way. Susan W. Smith