Author: dholman472
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Rootstech 2025 – Day 1 Recap
Mistakes I Have Made: Confessions of a Repentant Genealogist Day 1 of RootsTech was packed with insightful sessions, and I’m kicking things off with one that really resonated with me—because, let’s be honest, we’ve all made mistakes in our genealogical research. Cheri Hudson Passey delivered a fantastic and, at times, painfully relatable session on the…
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March Events: Where I’ll Be This Month
March is shaping up to be a busy month, and I’d love to see you at one of these events! Whether you’re near or far, there’s something for everyone—book talks, a writing workshop, and even a trip to Salt Lake City. Here’s where you can find me: 📍 March 6-8: RootsTech in Salt Lake CityI’ll…
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Creating a Meaningful Writing Workshop with AI
NOTE: This post is a bit longer than usual—about an 12-minute read. If you’re not interested in the writing process or how AI can enhance creativity, feel free to skip it! For those who would enjoy a deep dive into how I developed my writing workshop with some help from AI, read on! Several months…
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Celebrating a Special Recognition for “Nothing Really Bad Will Happen”
I just received the Winter issue of CT Genealogy News, the quarterly publication of the Connecticut Society of Genealogists (CSG). I knew it would feature an article about my being the 2024 recipient of the Richard G. Tomlinson Literary Award for my novel, Nothing Really Bad Will Happen, but I wasn’t expecting such a glowing…
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Charleston Literary Festival Highlights: Writing, Celebration, and Community
This November, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Charleston Literary Festival, but it was so much more than just a trip for books and authors—it was a week of connection, creativity, and celebration. My husband, Scott, and I flew down to Charleston on November 5, and we stayed until the 12th. While it…
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Meet Scripty McPromptface: My AI Writing Companion
I’ve been super busy (obsessed with) writing the story of Scott’s great-grandmother, Catherine C. Fitzallen. I’ll share more of the premise in another post, but today, I want to introduce you to my writing buddy, Scripty McPromptface. That’s right. I’ve named my AI assistant. Well, technically, we came up with the name together. Here’s how…
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Resilience Across Generations: A Conversation with Author Deborah S. Holman
Join me on Sunday November 17 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, when I share my journey from blog writer to published author. This program is free and open to the public. Signed books will be available at the in-person presentation. To attend virtually, visit www.jgsct.org for the registration link. To attend in-person: No registration needed. The…
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Exploring the Benefits and Drawbacks of AI in Writing: Insights from My Writer’s Group
This morning in my writer’s group, we dove into a discussion about the virtues and pitfalls of using AI in our writing. The topic is a hot one right now, with opinions on both sides of the fence. As someone who’s been experimenting with ChatGPT 4.o, I shared a fun conversation I had with my…
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Fun Conversations with AI: A Writer’s Perspective
Note: This is cross-posted to both my blogs. Some of my best stories are inspired by things I do when I am bored… also known as “What can I do when I want to procrastinate?” Recently, I had the following inspired conversation with ChatGPT. I hope you enjoy it! Me: What can you tell me…
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Caution: Ideas at Risk! The Battle Against Banned Books
During a recent trip to the library, I came across something that stopped me in my tracks—a display of books wrapped in caution tape, like a crime scene. Curious, I asked the librarian what it was all about. She smiled and told me it’s “Banned Books Week,” a time to celebrate our freedom to read…
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