RootsTech London: Not your Average Family History Conference
RootsTech London takes place 24-26 October 2019 at the ExCel convention center. It’s the perfect recipe. The conference combines education, exhibitors from around the world, a splash of entertainment, and undercurrent of inspiration. All on the banks of the Thames....
Including context in Immigration Stories
Context in immigration stories is crucial to understanding the past. Context explains why, what happened, and what was that like. Information missing from the documents. Details that make compelling stories. In addition, context can confirm family traditions,...
Intentional Tangents: Taking a Circuitous Route to Writing your Story
(aka when Tangents aren’t really so Tangential, aka Bringing the Subtext out of the Closet) Because they reflect relationships, stories are often complex. Sometimes the family storyteller has to apply a little tact. At my last critique group meeting, one of my fellow...
The International African American Museum: Can Family History Heal?
When it opens its doors in 2021, visitor at the International African American Museum (IAAM) will look out over Gadsden’s Wharf, the point at which 100,000 enslaved Africans first set foot on American soil. Harvard Professor and Historian, Henry Louis Gates,...
Advice from Great Storytellers for Family Historians
What can family historians glean from advice from great storytellers? I picked a few of my favorites tips that can help those of us writing family stories. (See also Who Do You Think You Are? What Writers Can Learn from the Show.) “How would you feel?” Emma Coates, a...
Don't Wait.
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.
