Links from the Madeline Island series
 

  Links to some of the songs, things, places and fine products recommended by Jay.  

Music

Connie Evingson
Singer, chanteuse and beautiful gal

One of Eve's favorite singers. This Minneapolis-based chanteuse is heating up the charts with her newest CD, Stockholm Sweetnin'. You'll love it too.

 Pearl Bailey
"Easy Street"
 Dean Martin
"Volare"
 Martin Denny
"Love Dance"
 Irene Kral
"Its a Wonderful World"
Billie Holiday
"God Bless the Child"
Chris Isak
"Baby did a Bad Thing"

Writing

Lois Greiman
Award winning romance/mystery writer

Jay and Lois met and bonded at a bookstore event at J.W. Beecroft in Superior, Wisconsin.

Riding with the top down
Fun blog by some kick-ass romance writers

As they say themselves, "A sleek convertible, a bevy of famous female writers, a long leisurely roadtrip, and you're in the driver's seat. Ask us anything" Read Jay's posts when he guest blogged on January 25, 2007.

Michael Perry
Author of Truck & Population 485

First off, anybody who thinks it is a good idea to buy the internet domain name, "Sneezing Cow" for their website gets our vote. Despite the fact that he's increasingly referred to as an "American Treasure" (nauseating but true) we are big Michael Perry fans!

Products

Hay River Pumpkin Seed Oil
Rich, nutty and delicious
America's first pumpkin seed oil produced by Jay & his partner in Prairie Farm, WI. Coincidentally, Eve, Ruby and the boys next door discover this deliciously flavored oil in book 3 of the series. Amazing...
Farmer to Farmer
Organic coffee
Wisconsin-based non-profit organization that works to promote sustainability in Central America. Eve wakes up to this delicious cuppa java every morning.
BT McElrath
Artisan chocolates
B. T. McElrath Chocolatier. You are just not going to believe how incredibly delicious, creative and wonderful these chocolates are. The best! Jay, Eve and Ruby all give their highest rating. Jay does the dude's hair at his salon.
Madeline Island Ferry
Gets you to and from Madeline Island
Unless you swim REALLY well, this is how you get from the mainland to this enchanting island off Wisconsin's north shore. The same folks operate the unique windsled in fall and spring.
Noah Wolf Photography Noah took Jay's author photo. Jay's nephew said it was a picture of Uncle Jay when he was younger. Maybe Noah could do the same for you?
Details Fine clothing on Water Street near Eve's Salon.

Restaurants

Greunke's
Fav local restaurant in Bayfield.
What? You don't want to try the Whitefish liver dinner? Not to worry, lots of great food served in this charming Bayfield restaurant. When you go, try to find Eve and Ruby's favorite booth in the back room.
Maggie's
Famous Bayfield restaurant
More pink flamingos than you've ever seen in your life! The decor is pink and silly and fun but the food is from a crew and chef serious about serving excellent food.
Norske Nook What? You don't know lefsa?

Places

What Goes 'Round
Bayfield Wisconsin bookstore
Ah, for book lovers, a perfect store to explore. Eve loves it and you will too. Even comes with a resident cat.
Chequamegon Books
How ever you say it, a great bookstore
What? Don't know how to say "che-wa-me-gon"? Just south of Bayfield in Washburn is yet another perfect bookstore.
Avalon Floral  
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