Writing about Bullies and Boors: Part 1
Writing about bullies doesn’t come easily. We want to put that behind us. We wonder, “Who wants to read that?” Probably most people. Whenever we get together and share memories and stories, encounters with belligerence, arrogance, or outright bullying invariably come...
When to Use Fiction to Tell True Stories
How do you communicate your story without having to tell it? One way is to use fiction to tell true stories. Writers often use this tool when they (or their editors) feel that real life fails to produce great literature. (Julie Schumacher’s Turning Real Life into...
4th of July Traditions
In my project for this month’s blog hop, I’ve tried to highlight my families’ 4th of July traditions. Welcome to my Treasure Chest of Memories blog. It’s all about preserving and sharing personal and family stories, whether you’re scrapbooking, writing,...
Roots Aren’t Just For Families
Roots by Another Mother… When we think of roots, we think of family trees. If we’re from a loving, supportive family, we think of those roots supplying stability and nourishment. If we’re from an atypical—or even dysfunctional—family, we think of them as hidden,...
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.
