Dear Friends, remembering my Great Grandmother, Minna Demmel nee Henselück. Today, 15th December, is her birthday. She was born in 1870 in Nuestettin Germany, 148 years ago.… Read more “In Remembrance”
Tag: Memoir
Still a chance to win a free Historical Novel
Calling readers living in the USA. Amazon.com USA only Giveaway There are still prizes to be won in this Amazon Historical Novel Giveaway. For a chance to… Read more “Still a chance to win a free Historical Novel”
Inspiration from a WW2 memoir
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”
Free to enter Amazon.com Giveaway
To all my American friends, check out this #AmazonGiveaway for a chance to win: Betweenwhiles: A family between two wars – a true story of rebellion against… Read more “Free to enter Amazon.com Giveaway”
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?”
*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”
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.”
