Deirdre's Blog
Welcome to Stories from the Past​

I'm curious about a lot of things.

• What do the history books leave out about how people actually lived?

• Can a made-up story resonate with real, lived experiences?

• What actually makes a proposal win, or a manuscript work?

• What makes creating worthwhile, whether or not it turns out well?

• What does it really take to build a healthier, more resilient life?

 

I write about all of it here. Pick a category, or subscribe and let it all find you.​

• Historical Research: family history research that grew into historical research. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Short bites of lived life from the last 150 years to today.

• Fiction: stories about people and their lived realities: life, love, and loss

• Writing and Editing: a practical guide to the craft of writing, from fiction to business proposals to where AI actually helps

• Art: hands-on advice from lived experience to help you harness your creative drive

• Personal Growth: practical advice for health, wellness, and becoming who you want to be