One of my favorite writing exercises is to take a picture and describe it using words. This exercise helps me develop new ways to write about details and settings to…
Buona mattina dall'Italia! Bob and I are still in Northern Italy having an amazing time. I’ve been collecting such great stories from people who live all over the world, and…
In 1974, American author, historian, actor, and broadcaster, Studs Terkel's highly-acclaimed book Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do arrived on store shelves, providing…
This week’s writing prompt comes from page seven of my book Bringing Your Ancestors to Life. In my book, I talk about various ways to recall the people you want…
Are you interested in a face-to-face, six-week class in Orlando where you will:
attend two-hour classes for six consecutive weeks (day of week and afternoon/early evening sessions, depending upon class members'…
Fall is upon us. The season brings us autumn colors, holidays, and happy memories. One thing that also comes with fall—school. It may seem like such a long time ago…
I work with such wonderful people who have exciting stories to tell. This week, I want to introduce Terry Neuman to our readers; she is working on a fun collection…
I work with many writers hoping to one day see their work in print, and I see how hard they strive to perfect their craft. If this is you, Writing…
Genealogy connects loved ones to another in surprising ways, and this week, I want to share with you a story about the possibilities family history research provides.
Gil Smith is a…
Patience is the ability to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. As best-selling author, Joy Meyer, writes in her book Battlefield of the Mind:…