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November 19, 2015
You Don’t Have to Like Your Family to Record Family Stories
Family. Some of us are lucky to have one that we adore. Others are lucky that they haven't ended up dressed in orange at the local county jail. Here's the thing: You don't have to like your relatives to record your family stories anyway. Those are a part of your heritage, and they deserve to be preserved.
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November 9, 2015
NaNoWriMo aka NaNoWri-not-so-far
NaNoWriMo is my annual tradition. I challenge myself, I write, and things like Finding Eliza happen. This year, I got into my head. Time to reboot.
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November 5, 2015
Writing Fiction with a Twist: Audience Participation
Writing is my joy, but sometimes it's fun to try something new. Writing fiction alongside of reader participation is an adventure that I tried for kicks and have fallen completely in love with. My joy is like the Grinch. It grew and grew with this simple little practice.
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October 27, 2015
Writing inspiration can come from anywhere…
I've fallen in love with a (new to me) show on the Travel Channel, and I think it might end up being my writing inspiration in future projects.
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October 22, 2015
Free (Genealogy) Book Friday: Researching the Plain Religions
Guess what! It's (genealogy) freebie time!
For two days only - Friday, 23 October, and Saturday, 24 October - You can download my Researching the Plain Religions, part of my Quick & Easy Guide for Genealogists series, on Kindle for free!
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October 15, 2015
Flash Fiction Friday: Stolen
I adore flash fiction and micro fiction. In this piece, you'll meet two parents who face my greatest fear.
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Now available: Researching Your Quaker Family History in Paperback!
If you're like me - someone who prefers to take research notes by hand - you'll love this announcement!
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October 8, 2015
Terrible Accident! The Fate of Little George Blount
Deep inside Green Lawn Cemetery sits a memorial to a beloved young boy, George Blount, affectionately known as Georgie. Only living five short years, his life on earth was far shorter than his local fame would suggest.
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October 5, 2015
October (2015) fun: Family History, Scares, and Goals
October is family history month here in the United States - and it's a themed month idea that I can get behind. If you are at all interested in your ancestors and their past, this is a great month to get started on your new obsession hobby, and I've got some things that will help.
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September 29, 2015
Happy National Coffee Day!
Apparently September 29th is National Coffee Day! Who knew my people had a holiday dedicated to the fuel that makes us who we are.
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