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
Libby’s Lighthouse
Two weeks ago, Libby’s Lighthouse, came out, and I hope you’re enjoying the story. It’s the first in my Love at a Lighthouse three-book series. Here’s an excerpt from Libby’s Lighthouse: “That sad day a year ago, Libby’s… Read More
Meet author Melanie Dobson
Writing fiction is Melanie Dobson’s excuse to immerse herself in the past by reading old books, interviewing new friends, and exploring fascinating places around the world. She is the award-winning author of almost thirty historical, time-slip, and romantic… Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day!
All of my novels have a sweet and clean romance in them. I thought you’d like to get to know my main character in A Summer at Thousand Island House, so here’s an interview with her. Hope you… Read More
Christmas gift ideas
Thanks for being a faithful subscriber/reader to my blog. I often feature author friends and their work, but I thought you’d like a peek at mine this week. I have eleven so far. Which is your favorite? I’d… Read More