Great news! The Island Book Store on Mackinac Island not only carries “Delivered – The Cross of Lorraine,” they have also scheduled a book signing!
I will be at the book store on Main Street, Saturday, August 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This is such great news because my dream is to have people who know and love the island enjoy the story of Tawny and Takoda.
Grand Hotel
Every day seems like the 4th of July at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel.
A line of flags stand at attention along the “longest porch in the world.”
The total length is 660 feet (200 m).
The patriotic theme is enhanced with bright red geraniums punctuating the glistening
white colors of the hotel, porch chairs, flower boxes and railings.
When it came to designing the cover of Discovered – The Cross of Lorraine there was no question.
The Grand Hotel HAD to be on the cover!
Lining up the Round Island Lighthouse with the Grand required
boating out to a good vantage point and trying not to bounce the camera
while ferry waves tossed the bow rider in choppy waters.
Tawny’s favorite – the Star Line ferry – happened to cruise by during the photo shoot.
The secret to taking these shots on a rocking boat? Experienced sea legs and
setting the camera for “action shots.”
The June 27th edition of the weekly St. Ignace News featured
Discovered – the Cross of Lorraine.
If you double click on the image below,
You just might be able to read it.
The reporter did a nice job. Hope the potential audience saw it!
When entering the Mackinac Island’s harbor, visitors are immediately drawn to the historic
barns on the Arnold Dock. Iconic reminders of Mackinac’s rich past, the barns are very
much in use today. Invariably, at least one horse drawn wagon will be pulled up along side,
as merchandise is loaded or unloaded.
In the novel Discovered – The Cross of Lorraine, Takoda’s workshop is located
in a historic barn out on the old Coal Dock.
The Grand Hotel, Ft. Mackinac and the Arnold Dock are probably the most prominent
and priceless structures on the island and we’re fortunate that they are well-preserved
and cared for by their owners and protected by the City of Mackinac.
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