I’d reached the point in my current WIP that required a bit of historical background. As usual, I became distracted and ended up running down rabbit holes checking out details that may or may not end up in the…
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Do you use social media? How often and for what purpose? I’d love to know. I’m a Facebook user but after I was hacked last year, I’ve lost confidence and haven’t used it as much. Now I’m questioning what…
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Leapfrogging through the cane fields – Brisbane to Cairns #3
Our progression north was bringing us closer to an exciting point where travel, genealogy and storytelling collided. Along the way, we made a brief stop at Rockhampton, visiting their botanical gardens and zoo and took in the views from…
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The weird names of Victorian occupations
In my previous blogs I’ve mostly talked about the women. They are the stalwarts of the time: staunch, loyal and committed. But let’s talk about some of the occupations their menfolk undertook to feed the household. Do you know…
Lucy, the suffragist is going on a virtual visit to all these wonderful blog sites to tell her fascinating story … so … to celebrate … Book 1, The Art of Secrets is on sale for only 99c(US) ……
Tuesday 7 March, is census day. For me, and every other genealogist a census a crucial link to the past and the way we trace our histories and discover those who are a part of us. As a case…
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Guaranteed New Zealand books, more books and meeting the author
I’m off on a road trip – my destination is Everything Books Tauranga where you – the reader – gets a chance to talk to authors, have your books of choice signed, learning something new about the writing process…
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Three girls on a special journey – the deals continue
After the fabulous blog tour this week for Gwenna the Welsh Confectioner, her two companion books Brigid The Girl from County Clare and The Costumier’s Gift are also going on Kindle Countdown Deals. You can read Gwenna or Brigid’…
Apart from having an addiction to travelling, I long ago discovered genealogy was in my bones, or should that be blood? Whichever way you describe it, I can spend hours online looking for the who’s who of family, and…
Mother’s Day is coming up – 8 May 2022. If your Mum loves stories about family life, the past, genealogy mysteries, and second chances, all set in our beautiful country, then I’d be delighted if you would check out…