As Mother’s Day approaches, my mind turns to my own mother, Patricia Agnes Mary Millar (nee Murphy) who passed away over a decade ago. Before my father died some time later, we recorded his stories and wrote them into a life story book. Before my mother died, we did not. To this day, I wish […]
Creating and tapping in to family conversations at Christmas is the perfect way to collect the anecdotes you need to start writing your family’s history. An Aussie Christmas Picture an Aussie Christmas lunch with the extended family. The feast in the backyard has just finished—the endless dips, main courses and pavlova filled with fresh whipped […]
It can be daunting trying to come up with a story—the idea of sifting through files, photos, letters, and memorabilia, organising these into a coherent narrative, and making it appealing to an audience can be overwhelming. However, writing a book is also one of the most rewarding things you could do. Nothing worth having comes […]
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Father’s Day is the celebration of all the things your dad did for you and your family. We celebrate the occasion by giving gifts and hosting family gatherings that help us say thank you to the dad who made our lives special. Instead of buying an expensive gift for your dad that he doesn’t treasure, […]
If you’re reading this, it means you’re looking for ideas for a unique gift to give to your Dad on Fathers’ Day. Someone as distinctive as your father needs a one-of-a-kind gift, and we’re not talking about a personalised tie or a funny mug. Instead, how about opting for a gift that truly honours a […]
Many of the fathers I speak to tell me the rapture they feel about being a dad. About spending precious time with their kids. They say every day is like Father’s Day when their children are around them. And their children share the unimaginable joy their fathers brought to their life while they were growing […]
Writing a memoir can be a profoundly fulfilling experience for many people. It allows a writer to face their own truth and share it with others in meaningful ways. Sometimes, it can even be a form of catharsis that enables a person to take control of their past and heal from it. Writing a memoir […]
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