Memoirs as Family Heirlooms
Nan Barnes
Today’s Memoir/Family History Quote
“I've written four books, and I wasn't going to write anymore, except I'm at the end of my life now. Do you know what tipped the scales for me? The fact that it [my biography] would be such a good thing for my family, my children, and grandchildren. It would be like a family heirloom or a photograph album.”
George Martin
Today’s Literary Birthday
Maggie Shayne , author of over 40 romance and paranormal novels, was born on this day. Shayne won a RITA Award from the Romance Writers of America for her novella Her Best Enemy.
Today’s Memoir/Family History Memory Trigger
Each day we offer a question or action to help you trigger your memories of things which will make your memoir or family history richer, more detailed and more interesting. Reflect on the prompt and see what ideas it triggers. Here’s today’s:
What are your dreams for your children?
“I've written four books, and I wasn't going to write anymore, except I'm at the end of my life now. Do you know what tipped the scales for me? The fact that it [my biography] would be such a good thing for my family, my children, and grandchildren. It would be like a family heirloom or a photograph album.”
George Martin
Today’s Literary Birthday
Maggie Shayne , author of over 40 romance and paranormal novels, was born on this day. Shayne won a RITA Award from the Romance Writers of America for her novella Her Best Enemy.
Today’s Memoir/Family History Memory Trigger
Each day we offer a question or action to help you trigger your memories of things which will make your memoir or family history richer, more detailed and more interesting. Reflect on the prompt and see what ideas it triggers. Here’s today’s:
What are your dreams for your children?