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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?”
A Taxing Question
British versus American book tax Here, in Britain Kindle books are not taxed. Perusing through Amazon.com recently, I noticed that Kindle books in the USA have a… Read more “A Taxing Question”
Do you judge a book by its cover?
My journey, to find the perfect cover for my latest memoir, Betweenwhiles The challenge Amazon Kindle has a brilliant wizard for uploading new kindle books on Amazon… Read more “Do you judge a book by its cover?”
Lows and highs and a lesson in life
The challenge My latest book, Betweenwhiles is out on Kindle. The last 3 weeks, I have been working on an illustrated version. This, I am planning to… Read more “Lows and highs and a lesson in life”
Betweenwhiles: A family between two wars – a true story of rebellion against Nazism
Published today I am delighted to announce that Betweenwhiles: A family between two wars – a true story of rebellion against Nazism, is now published. The Kindle… Read more “Betweenwhiles: A family between two wars – a true story of rebellion against Nazism”
Old documents, a meeting, and a book
A few years ago, while sifting through some documents inherited from my mother, I found an old manuscript, written in German. I set about translating it. It… Read more “Old documents, a meeting, and a book”
M.A. Lossl 