The Icelandic Roots Podcast

Writing Family Histories: Turning Memories into Novels & Publishing on Amazon


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Brian Borgford is a prolific writer with 40 books published on Amazon. In this episode, we go over his writing process and the philosophy behind publicly sharing family histories. Brian explains how he transforms biographies of family members into novels, bringing their lives and times to the page in new and engaging ways.

This conversation offers insightful perspectives on writing family histories and leveraging modern tools to preserve the past.

With unexpected twists — like the surprising success of Pepper: The Story of a Lost Dog — this discussion highlights the creative journey, the importance of storytelling, and how history and art shape our understanding of the present.

His work underscores the value of documenting personal and family histories, not just for ourselves but for future generations.

 

Find his books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Brian-Borgford/author/B0088L0ULC?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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