I Don’t Want a Stepmother!
Emma’s challenges of being a stepmother wasn’t easy. Here’s an excerpt from her story. Michael sucked in a steadying breath as he held his soon-to-be bride close, the gentle librarian who charmed everyone frequenting the Park’s library. Her… Read More
The Old Maid Marries!
Finally, the third and final story in the Love at a Lighthouse series is out. Here’s an excerpt from Emma’s Engagement that you might enjoy. At the ripe old age of thirty-seven, she could hardly believe that… Read More
My Rock Island Lighthouse story, Emma’s Engagement, is here!
Finally, the third and final story in the Love at a Lighthouse series is here! It’s called Emma’s Engagement and here’s what it’s about: Emma Row embarks on a journey that will test her resilience and love. She… Read More
The Joys and Challenges of Writing Julia’s Joy
Writing Julia’s Joy presented several unique challenges, particularly due to my commitment to accuracy and authenticity. My dedication to portraying real places and historical figures demands thorough research and collaboration with experts, making the writing process both rewarding and complex…. Read More
Faith, Hope, and Love in all my stories
As with all of my stories, faith, hope, and love are reoccurring themes. In Julia’s Joy, the overarching message is one of hope—a theme that resonates throughout all thirteen stories in my Thousand Islands stories. This hope is multi-faceted,… Read More
Researching Julia’s Joy
The creation of Julia’s Joy was not only a labor of love but also a meticulous research endeavor that blended personal experience with extensive investigation. I drew from a variety of sources to construct a rich and authentic narrative that… Read More
The Inspiration Behind Julia’s Joy
The spark for Julia’s Joy ignited from my personal experiences and observations of Sister Island Lighthouse, a captivating structure nestled in the heart of the St. Lawrence River. Having cruised past the lighthouse numerous times, I found myself enchanted by… Read More
Julia’s Joy is out! Book 2 of the Love at a Lighthouse series
I’m so excited to announce that Julia’s Joy is finally out! It’s book 2 of the Love at a Lighthouse series, and this book is set on Sister Island in the Thousand Islands. Check out the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq7XLUohjrA… Read More
Tibbetts Point Lighthouse
Tibbetts Point Lighthouse is an iconic lighthouse where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands Region. Here’s a little more about it—from Libby’s point of view: Libby cleared her throat, and a tiny chuckle… Read More
Meet author Janice Cole Hopkins
Janice Cole Hopkins grew up with an Appalachian heritage and has set several of her novels in the region. She is an avid reader herself as well as a prolific writer who has now published over seventy books…. Read More