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After retirement, for two summers I worked as a tour guide at the Umpqua River Lighthouse in Oregon. This opportunity enabled me to learn more about that lighthouse than any of the others I've seen. Although I have personally visited and photographed over 300 lighthouses in the United States and three Provinces in Canada, the Umpqua River Lighthouse has special meaning for me. That Lighthouse inspired me to write two fictional books with the characters working, living, and enduring the challenges of lighthouse keeping. All pictures posted in this blog were taken by myself, unless noted otherwise.

Book Info.

I hope you will find time to enjoy my books. Preview the book covers below at the right side of page.

Book #1: "The Wickie and the Umpqua Lighthouse." Detail: "The Wickie and the Umpqua Lighthouse" is an 1860's story about the lighthouse keepers and their families at the Umpqua River Lighthouse. It will stir your emotions and warm your heart. Discover the challenges they met but never expected, and their determination to maintain navigational aid to mariners on the Oregon coast. (Wickie is a nickname used by the early lighthouse keepers at the Umpqua River Lighthouse in OR.)

Book #2: "Spirit of The Lighthouse" is a sequel to The Wickie. Detail: Jesse Fayette, assistant keeper at the Umpqua River Lighthouse, finds himself alone to operate and maintain an Oregon lighthouse after the accidental death of his head keeper. After notifying the Lighthouse Board and requesting help, he is surprised but must deal with an acquaintance, Red Saunders, who believes the lighthouse is haunted.

Book #3: "Unexpected Moments" has a different theme than those of Book #1 and #2. Detail: Dan and Megan, as well as their old friends Jim and Anna, experience unexpected moments of hardships and tragedies in Arizona and California. Will they survive these unexpected moments and find any hope for their futures?

All of my books are available on Amazon.

29 September 2011

Alaska - The Rockwell Lighthouse

The Rockwell Lighthouse is located by the harbor entrance to Sitka Alaska. *[It was built in 1984 and is a privately owned bed and breakfast.] My wife and I saw this lighthouse in 2009 from a cruise ship tender as we were being shuttled from the ship to the city of Sitka. The wind was blowing and the water very choppy which made it hard to hold the camera still, thus resulting in the blurry picture.  The *denotes info within the [  ] was obtained via the internet.
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3 comments:

Sandy said...

I'm amazed at the number of lighthouses you have visited. Again you take wonderful pictures. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate each piece you publish. Thanks.

Thu Sep 29, 04:03:00 PM CDT
Judy Watters said...

So pretty...my dream vacation is to travel to Alaska someday.

Thu Sep 29, 04:59:00 PM CDT
Al said...

Thank you for your positive comments. I'm pleased you are enjoying my blog.

Fri Sep 30, 09:58:00 AM CDT

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