Finding Elara

Show Notes: Interview 1: Dianna Stories learnt from 2 different directions When Mother passed away found 100 year old letters Prefers to write in silence. There is a lot of time spent in research. He loves  the research part. First Book took 5 years and the second was 18 months because it brewed for 30 years  May write a sequel to unlikely barons. Learnt a lot as he went along 5 word: Enthusiastic, passionate, connected  Found Author Services to help print the book. Tip for starters: Everyone has a story. Do it. It's not difficult or expensive any longer. Take your time but do it. Unlikely Barons inspired by time living in Broome in the 90s. Interview 2: Chris How I wanted to walk in his shoes. The story jumped out while transcribing the letters. Was able to reveal redacted information. Could see the change of mindset while the letters progressed.  Had to become accepting of death during the war. Did four different trips to Europe for research. Walked the same pathway