This post by Gayle M. Irwin Last month I wrote about exploring my family tree and ordering a DNA kit from Ancestry. I received the kit and sent it off; I still await the results. Meantime, I continue my genealogy research, and I’ve made some interesting discoveries. First, on my dad’s side: one of hisContinue reading “Discoveries”
Category Archives: Heritage
Research? Or sheer indulgence?
This post is by Nancy Jardine. Tomorrow, I’m embarking on a journey part of which was roughly trod by the Ancient Roman Armies of General Agricola in AD 83/84, and of the Roman Emperor Severus in AD 210, when they came to explore my part of north-east Scotland. The route shown on the map followsContinue reading “Research? Or sheer indulgence?”
A Little Bit of Why
Post copyright by Doris McCraw We all seem to have the Big Why in our lives. Why did I do this, or that. We tend to beat ourselves up over some mistake. Let’s take a look at the Little Why. Why do I continue to comment on other people’s blog post even when they doContinue reading “A Little Bit of Why”
ENTER – THE UNEXPECTED
Post copyright by Doris McCraw We all encounter the unexpected. Usually it is fun, sometimes irritating and occasionally an interesting blessing. This post is about the third, and interesting blessing, I think. Doctor Josephine Dunlop, born December 3, 1875 in Colorado. Died September 15, 1970 at the age of 94 in Austin, Texas. She wasContinue reading “ENTER – THE UNEXPECTED”
CURSED RESOURCES
Post copyright 2015 by Doris McCraw I confess to having a love/hate relationship with resources. They are a blessing or a curse to your writing. As I make this journey of being a writer, the use of resources is a must. Writing fiction as Angela Raines, the use of oldContinue reading “CURSED RESOURCES”
Down Memory Lane
This post by L.Leander, Author of Fearless Fiction I don’t outline my books. I guess you’d call me a spontaneous writer. But I do write out a few notes for reference. The following is how I would write the notes for an autobiography. I could write for years on the memories these facts evoke. IContinue reading “Down Memory Lane”
CHALLENGING ASSUMPTIONS
Post copyright 2014 by Doris McCraw History, love it or hate it. For most researchers there is a love/hate relationship. You love what you find, but it leads to more. You end up asking more questions than you answer. Still that is what leads to new ideas, new stories orContinue reading “CHALLENGING ASSUMPTIONS”
Settling West of Pikes Peak
Post copyright by Doris McCraw Despite the 1859 Pikes Peak or Bust gold rush, the area up Ute Pass and the west side of Pikes Peak had no settlements until you reached Fairplay in the South Park area. The town of Colorado City, founded in 1859, was one of the lastContinue reading “Settling West of Pikes Peak”
Informed Decision Making
This post is by Nancy Jardine The blog title phrase is used to cover many situations in daily life, including writerly ones and political ones. Many readers of this blog will know that, as a contributing author for around 2 years, I’ve written a number of posts that have something to do with my ScottishContinue reading “Informed Decision Making”
Writing the Human Condition
Post copyright Doris McCraw Writers write about the human condition. We tell stories about falling in love, solving mysteries and defeating evil. Still at the heart of every story is the joys and sorrows of our heroes and heroines. Each person tells the story as they know it, butContinue reading “Writing the Human Condition”
Writing Wranglers and Warriors 