Julie Ann Rumbold captures the lore of a vanishing locale with her intricate stories of Thompson's Beach and East Point in Maurice River Township, New Jersey. As a child, Rumbold spent every summer on the shores of Thompson's Beach on the Delaware Bay-and she wasn't the only visitor drawn to this magical spot. It was the perfect location for young and old to create memories and share sunny days with loved ones.
Then...Thompson's Beach disappeared. Erosion rubbed it away, other incursions intruded-and resources to save it, financial and otherwise, were unavailable.
Thompson's Beach may have been erased, but it is not forgotten. East Point still survives as the home of the second oldest lighthouse in the state. This series of stories, sourced from local residents, resurrects the enchantment of the region as well as its fascinating history, giving the beach a new life within these pages. Rumbold writes of mysterious shipwrecks, natural disasters, and inhabitants banding together to survive the devastation of a deadly blowout tide. Rumbold's work is a community collaboration that will keep these stories alive.
Spend a few hours on the sunny shore evoked by this loving tribute, and become the latest in a long line of visitors who have discovered the lasting magic of Thompson's Beach.
About the Author: As a child, Julie Ann Rumbold spent every summer at Thompson's Beach in Maurice River Township, New Jersey. She cherishes those memories, but due to both environmental and political factors, the beach no longer exists. She lovingly preserves her past and the local lore of that special spot with High Tide, Full Moon, and Fading Memories.
In 2016, Rumbold retired from her long career as a registered nurse. She is married with adult children and stepchildren.
