Happy New Year! There is a reason I haven’t posted in a while. I have been in Pre-Service Training for the last few months, and then a few weeks ago I officially became a Peace Corps Volunteer in the beautiful Balkan country of Montenegro! I’m the one in the red skirt, to the right of … Continue reading Welcome to 2024!
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Book 3 is Finally Available!
I finally completed Book 3 in the Ella Graepenteck Genealogy Mystery series! Find out about it here!
Progress on Book 3
I have finally completed a draft of Book 3 of Ella Graepenteck Genealogy Mysteries! As usual, it took me much longer than I hoped it would, but it's finally done. Now it's on to editing and revisions. I hope there won't be too many, and the book will be ready for publication soon. I will … Continue reading Progress on Book 3
Why Daylight Saving Time is the Worst
Since today is the day before we change, yet again, to dreadful Daylight Saving Time (DST), which I utterly despise, I thought I would share this article about the many ways DST is dangerous and terrible for our health. Kudos to my neighbors in Arizona and Hawaii who don't have to suffer through this every … Continue reading Why Daylight Saving Time is the Worst
Author Event January 26th!
I am excited about Thursday, January 26th! On that day I will be appearing (online via Zoom) at the public library in Durham, Connecticut. There will be a reading, and then an interview, and then audience Q and A. Because the event is online, anyone anywhere can be there. If you would like to attend, … Continue reading Author Event January 26th!
Thank You!
I just want to thank this lovely person for posting the kind review of The Leading Ladies pictured below. I very much appreciate your taking the time to share your opinion on the Amazon book page, and yes, there will be more in the series! I will finish Book 3 as quickly as I possibly … Continue reading Thank You!
Paperback and Ebook Now Available!
The Leading Ladies is now available as both a paperback and an ebook! The adventures of Ella Graepenteck, professional genealogist and amateur sleuth, continue! If you aren't familiar with Ella yet, you can start with Book 1, The Moving Pictures, and then move on to The Leading Ladies. Enjoy Ella Graepenteck Genealogy Mysteries!
Ebook Available Now! Paperback Coming Soon!
The Leading Ladies is finally published! So far it is only available in ebook form. Producing the paperback involves several more steps, but it too should be available in a few weeks. I’m so excited! I can’t believe this day is finally here!
Ella Graepenteck Book 2 Coming Soon!
I am happy to report that The Leading Ladies, book 2 in the Ella Graepenteck Genealogy Mystery series, is finally in the last stage of editing! The process was delayed due to my difficulties with my hands (see many previous posts), but that is all just about resolved now, and I’m catching up on everything. … Continue reading Ella Graepenteck Book 2 Coming Soon!
The Silver Lining: Appreciation
When something bad happens, it can be difficult to get past the shock, the pain, the helplessness. It takes time, and everyone has their own process. For me, a sign that I am past the worst and heading for healing is when I am able to see something positive in the experience. I am thinking … Continue reading The Silver Lining: Appreciation
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