Category Archives: writing

Looking good

November 13, 2020book, Columns, writingsusanmanzke

I love taking photos. I prefer to be in back of the camera, not in front.

This column tells of the time I had my photo taken for the cover of my first romance novel, Never Bring Her Roses.

FYI: I found more copies of this novel in my back closet. Just in case you need a hardbound copy, just contact me. (sunnybook@aol.com)

With just a little imagination

October 18, 2020Columns, creativity, fun, writingsusanmanzke

I have been a writer/author for over 45 years. I’ve also been a speaker, centering my talks on saving family stories and/or how to use your imagination in fiction writing.

Since, like many writers, I’m an introvert and fear speaking in public. I’ve worked hard over the years to overcome this problem.

This column was written many years ago when I first began speaking.

I’ve learned how humor and fun can take hold of a crowd, no matter their age.

In the future, when the pandemic comes under control, I hope to be able to get out to visit schools and libraries again. I miss the face-to-face interactions.

A memory saved

October 2, 2020Family, Memories, writingsusanmanzke

I’m always encouraging people to save their family stories. Today’s video is one short suggestion how to get started.

Now look around your home and see what jogs your memory. After you find that item, write down the memory or record it like I have done today.

Dirty Feet

October 1, 2020Family, writingsusanmanzke

Have you thought about writing your family stories? Have you started?

No?

Here is a story from my father’s written words. I wish I had him telling it, but this is the best I can do today. I hope you enjoy one account from his childhood.

Now it’s your turn. Write down or record one of your own stories today. You have to start somewhere.

(Imagine me giving you a kick in the butt to get you going.)

A Charlie Paska story

September 29, 2020Family, Memories, writingsusanmanzke

Something different. Today I decided to record one of my dad’s stories.

My dad told it better, but at least he wrote down some of his stories. This one was adapted in my novel Chicken Charlie’s Year. There you’ll find more action that I imagined and added to fill out this remembrance.

I hope you enjoy it.

Susan Manzke

Writer, Speaker, All-Around Good Person