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About moonbridgebooks

Co-author of Cherry Blossoms in Twilight, a WWII Japan memoir of her mother's childhood; author of Poems That Come to Mind, for caregivers of dementia patients; Co-author/Editor of Battlefield Doc, a medic's memoir of combat duty during the Korean War; life writing enthusiast; loves history and culture, poetry, and cats

Memorial Day – all quiet on the western front

Posted on May 30, 2016 by moonbridgebooks

Outside, three shots fired into the air. Inside, I found my veteran friend had been startled by the sound of war. I had forgotten to warn him. We were at a VFW post on the western side of St. Louis … Continue reading →

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Finding stories for your memoir

Posted on May 1, 2016 by moonbridgebooks

“Everyone has stories.” Maybe you’ve heard that before and know it’s true, except you can’t think of your own stories. OTHER people have stories. Anyway, why would your family care about the few memories you have? Well, your family who … Continue reading →

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Ghostwriting a memoir for the dogs (and cats)

Posted on April 10, 2016 by moonbridgebooks

Woof, woof! What is your dog saying to you? Do you have a cat with a big personality or an incredible tale? Today’s post is by Kim Pearson, a writer I follow through her blog, From the Compost, and on … Continue reading →

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