If you self-publish, be aware that you have multiple choices. No longer do you have to feel limited to use Amazon (KDP) Publishing. While I still use KDP for print and eBook, I also incorporate Ingram Spark and recently, Draft2Draft.
Never heard of Draft 2 Draft Digital? Here’s a few things that make take them over the top.
Many years ago, I felt inspired to write about the memories of my father, and my search for his WWII history. Below is the revised version of that document.
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates – Marion J Chard
Most of you will be familiar with the popular quote from the movie Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” Well, it also rang true for me.
I don’t remember the first time that well-worn sepia-toned box with the raised gold filigree and the words “Bunte – Chicago – Mi Choice Chocolates” appeared in my life. Still, it seems it was always a part of my world. The objects within held a strange and constant fascination for a young girl trying desperately to hold on to the fleeting war memories relayed by her dad to his loving family and friends. The rectangular box was never far from my side and was kept in a nightstand as I moved from house to house and city to city. Occasionally, I would sit on the floor, carefully remove the tattered lid, and lovingly lay each item before me. Maybe I was hoping a name would mysteriously appear on the back of a photo, giving me some clue as to who these young men were who stood next to my father, smiling back at me. Maybe it was a source of comfort and a way for me to try and hold on to a part of my life, for my father had passed away when I was only twelve. Maybe it was all those things and more. However, the one thing I did not know and could not know was the critical role the fraying box would play later in my life.
If you read my post, Mirrorless vs DSLR, dated January 30, 2025, you’re aware that I traded my Canon EOS Rebel T6i for a mirrorless Canon EOS RP. I’m very happy with my purchase. However, this month, I started looking through my lenses and decided it was time to do some trading…
Is a superb magazine published by Cornell Lab and can be yours with a small $35 yearly donation. We’ve been receiving copies for the last several years, and it quickly became my go-to source for birding.
The magazine and online site offer a great array of images. Macaulay Library’s Best Bird Photos 2025 – featuring birders around the world who have contributed more than 67 million photos to the Macaulay Library archive.
Since I’m an author, my heart goes out to Tom, whose publisher went into foreclosure, leaving him and all his books in limbo. So, here I am, trying my best to assist a fellow writer in getting the word out regarding how to purchase any of the books in his collection. As you will see in the video, he’s currently surrounded by approximately 4000 hardcovers and paperbacks (poor kitty)! I’m sure he’d like to get his house back in order, so maybe, just maybe, you can help him out of his dilemma, while treating yourself to some new reading material.
It’s still unfathomable that this occurred so long ago. However, I remember it just like it happened years ago…
A typical day at Plymouth-Salem High School, until Barb walked down the hall, near the gym with an album in her hands. That album? Yes, featuring Jon Anderson on lead vocals. Extraordinary album and there was no other singer like him. It left an indelible impression and in fact, I ran out, bought the album and it still has a place in my house. So, thank you Barb and thank you, Jon.
