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Jun 20, 2023
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....
May 18, 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...
Apr 27, 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...


Oct 28, 2021
"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
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