In Roman times Back in circa 70AD, the Romans discovered the hot water springs the rise from the deep, here in Bath. They named the city Aquae… Read more “Melodic, healing waters of Bath, England”
Author: M. A. Lossl
Margaret, an IT Consultant, loves living in Bath, U.K. with her husband Graham Woodhouse. She derives her joie de vivre playing with her grandsons, researching family history, writing and traveling.
She has published her second book, Betweenwhiles. A moving and brave story, chronicling every day life between the wars. Using memoirs of Nazi resistance activist, imprisoned and tortured in the 1930's, this book also tells a new story, of German resistance to Nazism.
Currently, Margaret is researching her third book, which will look at the lives of ordinary people during WW2.
Blue-sky history?
Blue-sky thinking: Noun. blue-sky thinking (uncountable) (idiomatic) Thinking that is not grounded or in touch in the realities of the present. (idiomatic) Open-minded thinking. From wiktionary.org … Read more “Blue-sky history?”
*Kindle 99c offer* Calling Historical: Fiction, Romance, Memoir, Military, WW1 Readers
Celebrating the centenary of the end of WW1, 1914-1918 A chance to read a true story of the era. 99 cents/pence from Amazon, 10 – 17 July… Read more “*Kindle 99c offer* Calling Historical: Fiction, Romance, Memoir, Military, WW1 Readers”
Build on a strong foundation: top tips for sleuthing the past
The Family Tree Warning: family history can lead to emotional discoveries. It may seem counter-intuitive, but you begin at the end! That is, you begin with you.… Read more “Build on a strong foundation: top tips for sleuthing the past”
Three moments, that may bring you joy
Blog Image – The cornflower dragon by M Lossl June 2018 We planted a mini wildflower meadow in a trough and have watched it grow. It’s now… Read more “Three moments, that may bring you joy”
Counting bees? An insight into Indie Publishing
Scenario June has been UK’s national bee count month. You download an app, take pictures of bees (challenging!). Then upload the bee picture, with the number of… Read more “Counting bees? An insight into Indie Publishing”
I believe, understanding our ancestors walk through history, empowers our lives today.
1918 was a momentous year in history; it culminated with the end of WW1. This became known as the Great War. In January 1918, the American president,… Read more “I believe, understanding our ancestors walk through history, empowers our lives today.”
Weather or not? An author’s love of weather.
My Anglo/German ancestors led ordinary lives in extraordinary times. When writing about their history, I embellish the hard facts from the archive. I imagine how they lived.… Read more “Weather or not? An author’s love of weather.”
How do you read it?
As an author, I’m fascinated by the way people read. Is it possible to write a book to suit all reading styles? Begin at the beginning, go… Read more “How do you read it?”
