How to Bond with Readers
Dear Reader, I want you to like me. I want to connect with you. I hope to move you with my words, and with the heart and soul I put behind them. I’m going to tell you secrets. I’m going to show you the side of me that I’d prefer to keep in the shadows, or better yet,...
Cemeteries: A fata morgana of stories?
Cemeteries don’t deserve their spooky reputation. Sure, they’re full of dead people (cue my father-in-law’s obligatory joke about “people just dying to get in there”), but they’re more than that. They are the final resting place of our grief, a place where we can go...
Telling your Own Story versus your Family Story
Telling your own story versus telling your family’s story, isn’t a either-or decision. You don’t have to decide between telling your own story versus telling family—or even ancestor—stories. Neither is it a case of choosing “All of the above” because...
The Lost Art of What I Did on My Summer Vacation
Where did the opportunity to tell all your peers “What I did on my Summer Vacation” go? Here in the USA, as September rolls around, it’s not just the kids that are in back-to-school mode. Everyone is looking forward. They’ll ask you, “How was your summer?” but it’s...
What would my Ancestors Think of Me?
As I visited the former home of Sir George More, I wondered, “What would my ancestors think of me?” I had my doubts recently, as I traipsed around the UK, seeking out locations where my ancestors lived and died. As I visited Loseley Park in Surrey in...
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Put the episodes of the past to paper.
We all have stories to share with our children and grandchildren. Whether it’s a proud moment, memories of grandparents, or a lesson you’ve learned, Memories of Me: A Complete Guide to Telling and Sharing the Stories of Your Life helps you put the episodes of your past onto paper and share them with loved ones.
