"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!"...
- Aug 24, 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...
- May 31, 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...
- Nov 28, 2020
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...
- Oct 4, 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...
- Sep 28, 2020
Review - Ian Shaw
"Impressive book – the writing – the layout – the images." - Ian Shaw
- Sep 28, 2020
Review - Viktor and Judith Tinkl
"I just wanted to let you know how happy we are to have the book. You did an amazing job, and it is very good that his work is now...
- Sep 28, 2020
Review - Miranda Bouchard
"I've appreciated reading through the book, and fondly reflecting on Bob and his work, and of time spent with he and Gwen. I thoroughly...
- Sep 28, 2020
Review - Dieter Ropke
"What a splendid job, talk about professional! I am immensely impressed by your celebration of this Sylvan Valley artist. He did not live...