How Settlers Cleared Their Land

Unwed Mothers and Maternity Home History

Unwed Mothers and Maternity Home History is a research piece I wrote in 2015 as I worked on my recently released novel, The Last Hoffman. A character is in trouble. She is pregnant, young and unmarried. Should she raise the baby? Should she give it up to a childless couple?

Tintype Photography with Stephen Brûlé

Stephen Brûlé is a photographic artist specializing in tin type photography. We recently chatted about photography, creativity and olden days. He shared fascinating details that will find their way into my writing.

Part 2: The War of 1812 with Historical Author, Tom Taylor and Lynde House Museum Curator, Monica Effenberger

Historical Author, Tom Taylor, and Lynde House Museum curator, Monica Effenberger discuss The War of 1812 and the legend of Canada's hero, General Isaac Brock.

Part 1: The War of 1812 with Historical Author Tom Taylor & Lynde House Museum Curator, Monica Effenberger

Historical author, Tom Taylor and Lynde House Museum curator, Monica Effenberger discuss the War of 1812, General Isaac Brock, and the Lynde family's contribution to the war effort. (Part 1)

How Settlers Cleared Their Land

Pioneer settlers worked hard to clear trees from the land so they could grow crops. Logging bees and stumping bees plus fire and blasting powder helped.