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Are You a Book Hoarder?
How do you know if you’re a book hoarder?
History, Real Life, and Faith
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How do you know if you’re a book hoarder?
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How to craft a novella in four easy steps
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Research serendipity struck a few years ago when I visited McMinnville, Tennessee. While on my way to a conference in Indianapolis, I stopped off for several days in Middle Tennessee. I was researching my Civil War project–the one that keeps getting set aside so I can write other things! (I know, I know.) This research serendipity involved late-night prowling on the…
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How a genealogy story became a novella
in Historical Research· Life's challenges· Writing Life
Kizzie Hanks, genealogy, and a Log Cabin Christmas
in Family Life· Life's challenges
I’ve been hunting for a photo of Permelia for 20 years. My grandfather was an enigma and his mother even more so. Nearly 20 years ago, I began a genealogy hunt hoping to learn more about the man and some of the mysteries of our family. Others have followed genealogy quests for similar reasons. I quickly learned that some of the…
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