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?”
The Wedding Photographer’s Example
Inspiration I love meeting inspirational people. They often pop up in unexpected places. The venue The venue for the latest was my nephews’ wedding, the swanky, Mitton… Read more “The Wedding Photographer’s Example”
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”
My inspiration and motivator
A brief history of Emma Zena Lossl Birth April 17, 2018 marked my mother’s 107th birthday. Emma Zena Lossl (née Heitmann) 1911 – 20008, lived an extraordinary… Read more “My inspiration and motivator”
Proof that real life can be more dramatic than fiction
I am very excited to receive Betweenwhiles: a family between two wars – a true story of rebellion against Nazism, first review on Amazon UK. To view… Read more “Proof that real life can be more dramatic than fiction”
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”
A lesson from the wind, tide, and a bicycle ride
An issue Currently, I’m staying on Hilton Head, South Carolina USA. This lovely shoe-shaped island has been my muse while I completed my recent novel. After all… Read more “A lesson from the wind, tide, and a bicycle ride”