Hello dear readers. I am currently translating my German Uncle’s, memoir from WW2.Research for my next book, Stealing the Rainbow The background story Emil Heitmann was an… Read more “Inspiration from a WW2 memoir”
Tag: history
The Cowkeeper’s Wish, Coming Soon
Dear Friends Today, I am delighted to tell you about a new book from fellow authors and genealogists, Tracy Kasaboski and Kristen den Hartog. Their book, The… Read more “The Cowkeeper’s Wish, Coming Soon”
Book review. A true story from Nazi Germany
Dear friends, I am honoured to introduce you, The Investigation: A true story from Nazi Germany, set in the 1930’s. The book chronicles a German Jewish family,… Read more “Book review. A true story from Nazi Germany”
A great read to commemorate the Great War Centenary
Dear Readers I’m delighted that my book, Mizpah Cousins, has received reviews from around the world. I’m very proud to have received this, from the amazing, best… Read more “A great read to commemorate the Great War Centenary”
Bristol and Wales Autumnal Scenes
I’ve been on a writing getaway. But the views have been so enchanting, I have not, opened my laptop. Bristol College Green Cardiff Castle from our hotel
My author interview with the BBC
Check out my interview with BBC Radio Wiltshire. The video is set to music and showcases documents and photos from my historical family saga, Mizpah Cousins: life,… Read more “My author interview with the BBC”
Bank Holiday Book Bonanza
Bank Holiday Bonanza from Amazon Betweenwhiles: A family between two wars — a true story of rebellion against Nazism the illustrated paperback version price reduction. Now… Read more “Bank Holiday Book Bonanza”
1924 London; this movie will take you back in time
Click to view An facinating historic colour movie of London in 1924 This movie was posted on Twitter by @StuartHumphryes It’s amazing to view the streets of… Read more “1924 London; this movie will take you back in time”
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?”
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”
