The Ripple Effect . . . I wanted to write and illustrate a children's book that centered on philanthropy, based on the St. Lawrence River and the Community Betterment Paddle . . . Paul Reichert
"The Skiff and The River", by John Keats My all-time favorite book of the Thousand Islands is Of Time and An Island by River resident John Keats . . . Rick Casali
Heather Chitty Is Back At It! Miss Machar has been a "tale of discovery" my entire life it seems! Our family grew up next door to her woodlands and as a young child. . . Susan W. Smith
Susan G. Mathis 2026 Book Tour Susan Mathis has sent her schedule for Book Signings this summer and news that three Irish Rose Novels will be published in November! Susan W. Smith
Thank You Gretchen This one reads like a tour of our little town, Gananoque, ON and as you explained - a Tribute to the town you love so much. Susan W. Smith
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
