I love researching a new novel. I love letting the story swirl in my head as I chase clues, ideas, and whims across the country and into research heaven: libraries …
That Thing About Doors
When I was in England, I was struck by how beautiful the doors were. The English give thought to that first impression of their home or business. Here are a …
From Mowsley, England to Southold, Long Island, NY
Last fall I had the incredible opportunity to visit Mowsley, England and speak at St. Nicholas, the 13th century church my ancestor, Barnabas Horton, would have been baptized at in …
Mowsley, England, Has a Place in My Heart
A big chunk of my heart seemed to have stayed behind when I left my ancestral home in the U.K. But when I look at the pictures we brought home, …
To Follow Her Heart: Mowsley, U.K. to Southold, L.I.
A book tour to remember… With the release of To Follow Her Heart, book #3 in The Southold Chronicles series, I was thrilled to travel to some of my favorite places …
Book Signing at Christian Resources Together in Swanwick, England
Book Signing September 15, 2016 2:50 P.M. Christian Resources Together The Hayes Conference Centre Swanwick, Derbyshire England To Follow Her Heart, Book #3 in The Southold Chronicles! Duty and love …
THE MISSING LINK: Is Wanderlust a Gene?
If wanderlust is a gene, I must have it. I have a passion for travel, but I don’t do it enough – though some would say I do. I was …
This Day in History: John White, Virginia Dare and the Lost Colony
On this date in history, July 22, 1587, John White, appointed Governor of the Roanoke colony by Sir Walter Raleigh, arrived with his expedition of 150 colonists. The story of the lost colony of Roanoke is a fascinating one of missteps, misfortunes and intrigue.
Oh, for an English Apple!
In 1999, my mother and I flew from Oregon to Long Island, a journey that would become a cherished memory for me. My younger brother had been researching our genealogy …