Archive for March, 2013


Glorious Easter – Spring at the Grand Hotel

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March 31, 2013

tulips and grand

A very happy Easter to all who are following this blog!

If you live in Michigan you know that the tulip plants are just starting to break through the soil.

The good news is that you still have time to plan a trip to Mackinac to revel

in the island’s beauty in the springtime.

The Grand Hotel gardens feature thousands of beautiful tulips.

As for the novel, could you have a story that takes place on the island without a scene featuring the Grand?

In the story, Chief realizes there might be someone working there, a friend, who could help him solve

the mystery of Tawny’s disappearance in Jamaica. Their interesting conversation

takes place in the Grand’s Audubon Room – a warm

inviting room that no one visiting the Grand should miss.

The Grand Hotel's Audubon Room

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Available Today on Amazon!

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March 30, 2013

In honor of a very special 16-year old’s birthday, (That’s you. Tillie), the novel Discovered – The Cross of Lorraine is officially available at Amazon.com.

SEE: http://www.amazon.com/Discovered-The-Cross-Lorraine-Volume/dp/1475176333

Think of a modern day Nancy Drew type of heroine, add the excitement and suspense of hidden treasure such as in National Treasure, set the novel in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Mackinac Island, incorporate Native American heroes – and unite them in one intense love story, and you begin to sense the nature of this novel.

PLEASE SCROLL down through all the past postings on this blog to get more of a sense of the novel’s setting and plot.

Discovered - Book Cover

FOR MUCH MORE INFORMATION ON THE NOVEL AND TO ORDER IT, PLEASE VISIT:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Discovered+-+The+Cross+of+Lorraine

Discovered - Back Cover

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Memories of Tawny’s Visit to PowWow

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March 29, 2013

Rendevous at the Straits PowWow

As Tawny is held captive, memories of her times with Takoda help boost her spirits.

Each time “Ice Blue” taunts her, Tawny’s mind retreats to Takoda and

how intensely she loves him. Every touch, every word is replayed in her mind.

In one chapter, she recalls how proud she was to stand at Takoda’s side at the PowWow in St. Ignace.

The Rendezvous at the Straits is held each year at St. Ignace and is sponsored by the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the St. Ignace Chamber Of Commerce, and the Michilimackinac Historical Society. This year it will be held Friday, August 23, through Sunday, August 25, 2013,  at the Father Marquette Memorial Park.

Historical reenactors

Historical re-enactors portray French traders and Native Americans living in harmony.

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Ferry Boats to Mackinac

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March 28, 2013

The Star Line Ferry

Although Tawny has moved in with her grandparents on Mackinac Island, she often shuttles back and forth to the mainland at St. Ignace. In the novel, she and her mother travel on the Star Line Ferry. A popular choice of tourists, these ferries sport a large plume of water spraying out from the stern.  This distinct, playful touch can be spotted from miles away.

Rooster Tail

Star Line ferries and all ferry lines pick-up tourists at St. Ignace and Mackinac City.

Zooming across the Straits is one of the fun highlights of trips to the island.

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Little Stone Church

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March 26, 2013

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Little Stone Church is a popular choice for a romantic wedding on Mackinac Island.

Most brides ride to the wedding ceremony in a elegant carriage. After the ceremony, the bride and groom follow the centuries old tradition of parading through Mackinac’s scenic roads in the elaborate white carriage. Tourists cheer and wave, congratulating the happy couple.

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In the Mackinac Trilogy, a wedding will take place there,

but the actual bride and groom will surprise the readers.

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Mackinac – A Multi-Faceted Jewel

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March 23, 2013

Sunset at Mackinac's Harbor

Is there any better setting for a romantic novel than Mackinac Island?

Our heroine, Tawny Randolph, knows the island well, having spent

many summers at her grandparent’s home there.

Suddenly transferred to the very small high school on the island for her senior year,

Tawny suddenly feels like an outsider. But once she meets Takoda, everything changes – in more

ways than either could have predicted.

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Rose Hall Plantation, Jamaica

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March 20, 2013

Rose Hall Plantation, JamaicaYoung Tawny’s (fictional) abduction takes place at Rose Hall, Jamaica – an intriguing plantation with a fascinating history.

Built in 1770 by John Palmer and his wife, it eventually became the residence of their grandnephew, John Rose Palmer. In 1820, Palmer married Annie, a beautiful but feisty English girl. Feisty may be the word used on Rose Hall’s web site, but that’s like calling a tornado a slight breeze. She was quite brutal and was rumored to be possessed with “black magic” powers.

Annie not only murdered her first husband, as mistress of the plantation, Annie did away with two more husbands and countless lovers. “The White Witch of Rose Hall” has fascinated generations, and even today, there are those who claim to see Annie passing through the Great House.

The novel paints a vivid picture of the estate and explains why it was one of the very few plantations to survive the devastating slave rebellion of 1831 – 1832.

When you walk through the halls, you can just sense Rose Hall’s macabre history – a perfect setting for Tawny’s violent kidnapping.

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“Discovered – The Cross of Lorraine” is complete, printed and available in less than two weeks!

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March 19, 2013
First Edition of the Mackinac Trilogy

First Edition of the Mackinac Trilogy

The novel Discovered – The Cross of Lorraine is scheduled to be published on Amazon.com, on March 30th, in honor of a very special girl’s 16th birthday.  Written for pre-teen and teenage girls, it grabs the attention of readers of all ages.

Think of a modern day Nancy Drew type of heroine, add the excitement and suspense of hidden treasure such as in National Treasure, set the novel in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Mackinac Island, incorporate Native American heroes – and unite them in one intense love story, and you begin to sense the nature of this novel.

Tawny Randolph, the heroine and central character is 17 years old – independent, clever, and athletic, yet softly beautiful and loving. Her tale is fast-moving, exciting, and inspirational.

While vacationing in Jamaica with her mother, Tawny is forcefully abducted by the wealthy son of a notorious leader of the Russian mafia. Convinced that she holds the key to enormous treasure hidden centuries earlier, the Russian and his terrifying conspirators force her to lead them to a secret cave on a remote island in the Great Lakes region.

As this captivating and romantic tale unfolds, so does the intense and stirring love story of Tawny and her heroic Native American friend, Takoda.  The timeless magnetism and unique atmosphere of Mackinac Island serve as a breathtaking backdrop to this suspenseful tale of ancient legends, hidden treasure, tender romance and one girl’s daring bravery.

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