Category Archives: memoir writing

More on making family stories and genealogy come alive: “Yokohama Yankee”

Posted on August 18, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

The story begins at a funeral marking the “fading presence in Yokohama of a family that witnessed Japan’s transformation from a feudal nation ruled by samurai into one of the world’s greatest industrial powers.” Yokohama Yankee: My Family’s Five Generations … Continue reading →

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Memoir writing and publishing tips and resources

Posted on April 15, 2013 by moonbridgebooks

I’ve been working hard over the weekend to update all the writing and publishing tips on my website. Changes in the publishing world seems to happen every week, so there’s a lot to keep up with. I recently learned that website pages are … Continue reading →

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Are you afraid to write your memoir? It’s scary out there!

Posted on August 19, 2012 by moonbridgebooks

Last week I talked about the ferocious world of extremist views out there lately and how people are getting very emotional, jumping to conclusions and verbally attacking each other. Might make you a little afraid to write your memoir. What … Continue reading →

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