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Borderline Radio Podcast on My Books
Lisa Tucker of The Book Cover Series on Borderline Radio interviewed me on Jun 13. Attached is the podcast link....
Jun 20, 2023
Finland's WW II Wars with Russia and his Families' Flight from Karjala
Karl gave a guest lecture to The University of Toronto School of Finnish Studies on Finland's wars (The Winter, Continuation and Lapland...
May 18, 2023
Truly wonderful Valley review
I passed on my condolences to one of my Sylvan Valley school friends when her mother passed away. He commented that: "She will be...
Apr 27, 2023


"Endearing- Really Lovely Prose-Cool Personal Tom Sawyer Moments-Enjoyed & Passed on to Friend"
"You write some really lovely prose which is a joy to read (particularly the nature descriptions). I am thoroughly enjoying reading it!"...
Oct 28, 2021


Soo Today features How Beautiful Was My Valley
SooToday posted a news item on my book " Author revisits idyllic Sylvan Valley childhood in new book - Sault Ste. Marie News...
Aug 24, 2021


How Beautiful Was My Valley
My new book How Beautiful Was My Valley will be available on Amazon in mid June. The book is a light hearted recounting of my boyhood...
May 31, 2021


Carmichael Painting Land of the Mountain Sky Stolen in June 2020
The OPP contacted me on June 17, 2020 to help identity the authenticity of a Robert-Ralph painting that had been stolen. I confirmed that...
Nov 28, 2020
Finland's History: Identity; Nationalism and Creation
The presentation on the history of Finland which I gave in February 2020 to the students of The Kalevala class (FIN310) of The School of...
Nov 28, 2020
Review: John Kaipainen
A well researched, warmly presented, compelling family saga from the lost Finnish border region of Karjala. Couldn't put it down, and...
Oct 4, 2020
Review - Ian Shaw
"Impressive book – the writing – the layout – the images." - Ian Shaw
Sep 28, 2020
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