CHAPTER 3 Quiet Waters Run Deep

The next thing I remembered was puffing up a steam cloud five miles from home and it was getting dark. Even through my earmuffs, I could hear wolves howling nearby, probably making plans to pick off this helpless idiot.

CHAPTER 1 A Kingdom in the North

I am thinking it would be fun to highlight one chapter a month of my new book, 
‘Wakes and Trails into the Wilderness’
I want to share a sneak peek into each chapter without giving away too much. Maybe just a paragraph with a picture or two would be enticing.

Well here goes, let me know what you think, and please share with your friends.


CHAPTER 1      A Kingdom in the North  (25 years ago on Whidbey Island WA)

....Whenever I was alone I would suddenly find the pictures of Ookpik Wilderness Lodge spread out on the table. I found measures of time unaccountable. Fingerprints smudged the glossy photos and the corners had become rounded with handling. The enclosed note asked me to please return the envelope with the photographs. But I just couldn’t do it.

Wakes and Trail into the Wilderness

I am happy to say my new book, Wakes and Trails into the Wilderness is getting close to submission! With the help of my editors, I am about ready to ship off my manuscript to the publisher.

I would like to invite you all to follow me along this journey to publication.

New Book

I have been working on a new book for the last few years. It is a collection of true stories from my life at Ookpik Wilderness Lodge. I will keep you updated.

2nd Board Book

Creatures of the Land and Sky

A board book featuring a colourful selection of animals and supernatural creatures from the world of Caroll Simpson. Creatures of the Land and Sky is a colourful board book inspired by the wildlife, natural environment, and traditional cultures of the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. The book introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the real and mythical creatures of this region through the imaginative eye of children’s author and illustrator Caroll Simpson. Featuring over twenty vivid images of birds, insects, and mammals—and their supernatural counterparts—this book will enchant young children and instill a natural curiosity about the world around them.

My New Baby Board Books!

Creatures of the Sea by Caroll Simpson A board book featuring a colourful selection of fish, marine mammals, and supernatural creatures from the world of Caroll Simpson. Creatures of the Sea is a colourful board book inspired by the marine environment and traditional cultures of the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. The book introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the real and mythical sea creatures of this region through the imaginative eye of children’s author and illustrator Caroll Simpson. Featuring over twenty stunning images of fish, invertebrates, whales, and dolphins—and their supernatural counterparts—this book will enchant young children and instill a natural curiosity about the watery world around them.

Canadian Children's Center Book Tour!

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND! What a fabulous adventure! Beautiful sunshine! Whoever said all the people on PEI were, “a kind and friendly lot” were not exaggerating in the least! The hundreds of wide-eyed, respectful students, I am meeting are full of excellent questions and excitement. What a

treat! My hosts... the teachers and staff defiantly lived up to the rumors I have heard, “PEI, the smallest province with the biggest heart.”