This is part 2 of a two part interview with Dianne Wolfer, author of the award-winning children’s book Lighthouse Girl. The book tells the true story of Fay Catherine Howe, daughter of the lighthouse keeper at Breaksea Island in Western Australia, during World War I.
Around 30,000 soldiers left Australian shores to fight in World War I, and the sight of Fay Howe waving to them from the island became a symbol of hope for many of the departing soldiers.
Part 2 also features an interview with Fay Howe’s son, Don Watson, along with his wife, Peg, and their daughter Denise.
Listen to the podcast here:
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U.S. Lighthouse Society Historian Jeremy D’Entremont is the author of 24 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He is a past president of the American Lighthouse Foundation and founder of Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, and he has lectured and narrated cruises throughout the Northeast and in other regions. He is also the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s weekly podcast, “Light Hearted.” He can be emailed at Jeremy@uslhs.org
I was unable to pull up part 2 of your interview with Dianne Wolfer…but enjoyed Part one.
I have been in touch with Dianne and a signed copy of her book is on its way to me!
Thank you for introducing her books to me.
Have a blessed 2021!
Thanks for your note! The problem is fixed now and you should be able to hear it. That’s fantastic that you’re getting a signed copy of her book! I’m sure you’ll like it.
Thank you. I am just finishing up the 2nd part.
Never listened to a podcast before.
Thankyou Jeremy it was a great.
Learning
more about the story everyday. I am one of the other daughters of Don and Peg Watson.
Regards
Tracey Timmins
Hi Tracey! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I always tell people that podcasts are radio shows you can listen to whenever you feel like it. One of the best things about them is that they don’t have to fit into a prescribed time. The legacy of your family and Dianne Wolfer’s book are so interesting that it made sense to expand it to two episodes. Nice to meet you!