Homesteaders Built Shacks
Homesteaders survived that first ghastly winter in shacks made of lumber, logs or even earth. Flora, the heroine in my new historical novel, was one of them.
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Bloody Mexico City
We recently spent two weeks in the beating heart of Mexico City, where thousands of people were once sacrificed to the Aztec gods and blood gushed down the streets very close to the location of our hotel. It was both gruesome and fascinating.
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New York Christmas
Our New York Christmas in early December was a magical, seven-day experience filled with fun and surprises.
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Hard Life on the Home Front
Life on the Home Front in wartime wasn't just hard, it was crushing. While gathering on Remembrance Day to honour the men who fought for freedom, we tend to overlook the painful sacrifices made by the women and children left behind.
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Tell Your Story
No matter how old you are, it's time to tell your own story, not only for your own children and grandchildren, but for the historians of the future. Here are some tips to help you get started – and if you have an elderly relative, I've included some advice about how to preserve their memories as well.
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Ten Top Bookstores
Enjoy these reading recommendations from ten top bookstores that are dear to my heart. On Canadian Independent Bookstore Day, April 29, 2023, please buy a book from your local indie to show your support. You might even win a thousand-dollar gift certificate!
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Loving Mexico
I am loving Mexico, and that’s why we choose to spend three months in Puerto Vallarta every winter. Here are my top ten arguments in favour of our southern home away from home.
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RCAF Veteran Dot Proulx Tracked Enemy Subs
Royal Canadian Air Force veteran Dot Proulx was so modest about her wartime service that she wouldn't allow me to publish this until after her death. She passed away on November 20, 2022 at the age of ninety-nine, and I am honoured to share her story at last.
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My Christmas Letter
I mail my Christmas letter to about fifty friends and family members. This year I decided to share it with everyone who subscribes to Letters From Windermere. Thank you so much for your support, and Merry Christmas to all!
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