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”
Tag: Memoir
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.”
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?”
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”
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”
Childhood memories of WW2
Rita Cole’s memories of WW2 Rita lived with her mother and sister near London. Bertha Alzano was born in Hamburg Germany. Rita’s father Jim Alzano, was a… Read more “Childhood memories of WW2”