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?

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.

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.

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)

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. Read More...

Julie Oakes regails us with bees, marmalade, and her favourite temperance activist from the 1800s.

Julie Oakes, historical culinary expert, discusses the 1800s kitchen hardships and pioneer diet

An exploration of my Irish ancestors' Methodist roots.

Learning about the practice of 'farriers', expert horse shoers.

Upper Canada settlers overcame agricultural woes. Some First Nations' practices were adopted.