Linda Austin
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Category Archives: publishing
WWII Refugee Memoir: One Family, Many Voices
It’s never too late to write your family stories, and don’t be dismayed if it takes many years to finish. My mother’s memoir, Cherry Blossoms in Twilight, about her childhood in Japan during WWII, took about ten years, with the … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, book talk, history, publishing, WWII
Tagged author interview, book talk, family history, publishing
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Writing Your Family History Book
Last weekend I delivered my dad’s side family history book to the relatives. All that work was so worthwhile to feel the glow of my dad and his brother’s awe and gratitude. Worth the trip to Chicago where I got … Continue reading
Posted in capturing memories, heritage, history, journal, publishing, storytelling
Tagged culture and heritage, family history, interview, Lulu.com, publishing
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Selling memoir: Isn’t your family alone worth it?
Recently I disappointed a couple people by telling them their stories would not sell to the public. Many (probably most) people do not realize what a harsh world publishing for commercial sales is. Everyone has interesting stories, but most of … Continue reading
