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How Thirty Years of Genealogy Research Became Ten Novels and a Memoir

Vicky Adin — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Where Stories Lie Buried, my eleventh book, is one I never thought I’d write. But then I never dreamed I’d write any of my other books either. I only wanted to tell a family history story. I wrote this memoir of a genealogist turned author to answer all the questions I’m often asked – about...

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What Nobody Tells You About Getting a Book Ready for the World

Vicky Adin — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +0000

I’ve published ten novels now, but every time I am never quite prepared for the post-writing busyness. My next book, Where Stories Lie Buried, launches on 25 September, and the closer it gets, the more I’m doing things that have nothing to do with writing at all. Nobody warns you about this part. You imagine...

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Who dominated the headlines in Sarah’s Destiny in 1852

Vicky Adin — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:34:00 +0000

Continuing the theme of my previous blogs on historical research for my current novel, I discovered that 1852 was a quite a significant year. Did you know that Arthur Wellesley (né Wesley) was twice Prime Minister of England and was given a state funeral at the insistence of Queen Victoria? Do you know who he...

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Strange Victorian Job Titles: What Did Your Ancestors Actually Do for a Living?

Vicky Adin — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:30:00 +0000

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 what a cordwainer was? It’s similar to a snobscat. Or a cooper, or bodger? No…? Here’s...

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Remarkable Victorian Women: The Unsung Lives Behind the History Books

Vicky Adin — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:30:00 +0000

This week, let me introduce you to Harriet. Every time I follow the life story of Victorian women I am amazed at their stamina and adaptability. Only seven years younger than Queen Victoria, Harriet knew little about the reign of Kings George IV or that of William IV and lived her life knowing only Victorian’s...

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Now or then? 1893 or 2023?

Vicky Adin — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:31:00 +0000

Are you ready? Lucy, the determined suffragist, is on her way. She’ll be here soon, but it’s a long way from 1893. But first, do you know Emma? Let me introduce you. Emma lives in New Zealand. She loves her job as a genealogist who researches other people’s family histories. Her willingness to help others...

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Of time and ages past, but what of the future?

Vicky Adin — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:30:00 +0000

I’m a lover of antiques, old photos and memorabilia and, as such, they are often included in my storylines. When I’m engrossed in the business of writing, I often forget to get up from my chair. When I do, the joints moan and groan for a while until I get moving again. There is a...

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The Shocking Truth About Women and Children in Victorian Census Records

Vicky Adin — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:23:40 +0000

Earlier blogs talked about the historical characters of Sarah and Martha and the tragedy of them losing so many children, and the difficulties women faced when they lost their husbands. But then women – and children – were considered, if not expendable, then of less importance as it was not unexpected when they died. Life...

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Talking, walking and smiling… telling the world about Elinor

Vicky Adin — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 21:31:05 +0000

July has been an amazing month with several book talks, a radio interview and an addition to our orchid family. I was delighted when the local MoreFM station made contact and invited me to chat with Brent about walking along the beach, getting inspiration and my writing style. I had a lovely session before heading...

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It’s all in the bones

Vicky Adin — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:30:00 +0000

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 how they are connected, clicking away to my heart’s content. I’m like a bloodhound. I can...

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