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Hello, Reader! News on The Record Keeper — I'm thrilled to have been asked to do a virtual presentation for the February meeting of the Chicago Genealogical Society! Can't wait to join them next Monday, 8pm EST (7pm CST). You should hop on the call, too! Feb. 2, 2026 Chicago Genealogical SocietyRegister Here » Are you part of a book club or society that needs a speaker? I love joining groups to share and discuss family history and heritage and the many stories that shape our lives. Contact me...

Hello, Reader! News on The Record Keeper — Keepers gonna keep. Check out the future virtual presentations I'm giving: Oct. 20, 2025 Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society (Members Only) Join Here » Feb. 2, 2026 Chicago Genealogical Society Register Here » Are you part of a book club or society that needs a speaker? I love joining groups to share and discuss family history and heritage and the many stories that shape our lives. Contact me to schedule a time! Contact Allison to Schedule a...

Hello, Reader! The Record Keeper is 1! Last week, my first and so far only published book, has been out for one whole year. While my summer has been very busy with family and work I hope to revisit my research and discoveries with TRK's story in particular but with also many other family tales this fall. I have a speaking engagement scheduled with the Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society in October, so stay tuned for more details on that event coming up! Updates on The Record Keeper — The...

Hello, Reader! Updates on The Record Keeper — I had a wonderful time meeting the friendly staff of the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center last month. It was a great turn out and now I need to plan a day to drive out to Fort Wayne to see their collections in person! Thanks again to Curt Witcher, Allison Singleton, Kate McKenzie, Sara Allen for having me. WATCH THE PRESENTATION » Article on Get a Clue — Here's a throw back to an immigrant story I'm very partial to. My 2x Great...

Hello, Reader! Updates on The Record Keeper — I had a great time speaking at the Ashland University's Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Symposium on April 8th. I got to reconnect with some former professors of mine, and meet some wonderful new people! My former Art History Prof, Wendy Schaller Two of my former art professors from my time at Ashland University 2002-2006: Keith Dull and Cynthia Petry. This Thursday evening, April 17th @ 6:30pm, I'll be [virtually] presenting The Family...

Hello, Reader! Updates on The Record Keeper — It's official—I have TWO speaking engagements on the calendar in April. That sounds so fancy. I'm engaged in speaking twice in public. I'm engaging an audience with my speaking at two events. People in charge of things have actually invited me to participate in sharing some of my story. Shocking, I know. On April 17th @ 6:30pm, I'm thrilled to be scheduled with the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana to [virtually]...

Hello, Reader! Updates on The Record Keeper — I was down right giddy a couple weeks ago when I received an email from Lisa Louise Cooke. She let me know my book is featured in the Mar/Apr issue of Family Tree Magazine and I about fell out of my chair. It was double-exciting knowing that the RootsTech conference was coming up and Family Tree had booth space! I follow them on the socials and they posted during the conference this past weekend to come get a free copy. The issue even has Swedish...

Hello, Reader! The Record Keeper Updates — Thanks to the ladies at this past Monday's book club for inviting me to join them in their discussion about The Record Keeper. They had great questions for me about writing the book and the story itself. And, of course I loved hearing them share about their own family histories! Consider TRK for Your Book Club! ARTICLE on Get a Clue — How We Met: Part Ten A Recent Family History Story: The final chapter in the tale of how I met my husband. Spoiler...

Hello, Reader! The Record Keeper Updates — You guys. I got my first book sales report last week. I've sold 100% more books than I ever have in my life! ;-) hardy har har But my favorite news by far this week: I was checking my email for another blasted key code my insurance company sent me so I could actually log into my account, and I opened my spam folder thinking it might be there. No such luck. What I did find was an email from Lisa Louise Cooke! I couldn't believe it. If you are into...