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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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Memoir: “Be intimate, or it’s nothing”

Posted on February 8, 2016 by moonbridgebooks

George Hodgson, author of Bettyville, came to town. I didn’t reserve a seat but came early enough to grab one of the few chairs left against the back wall of the library auditorium. Mr. Hodgson likes St. Louis and thinks … Continue reading →

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In time for Veteran’s Day, a Korean War memoir

Posted on November 8, 2015 by moonbridgebooks

My military veteran friend is excited! Finally, after three years of us working together, his wartime journal notes have been whipped into shape and are now a book. Battlefield Doc: Memoirs of a Korean War Combat Medic already has one … Continue reading →

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