• the scrapbook •
A gallery of all things The Record Keeper. Connect with the story by
scrolling through photos of people, personal belongings,
and records mentioned in the book.
Over her lifetime, Evelyn kept it all.
Souvenirs…Photos…Trinkets…Stories…Postcards…
Yet there was something else she kept and never shared. It remained hidden years after her death — a secret which would alter their family tree forever.
The Record Keeper is featured in…
- UPCOMING: October 10, 2026 // Exhibitor at the Ohio Author Festival at the Guernsey County Library
- June 25, 2026 // Author Guest Post for NewspaperArchive.com
- February 2, 2026 // Virtual Presentation for the Chicago Genealogical Society
- October 20, 2025 // Virtual Presentation for the Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society
- August 19, 2024 // Ohio Genealogical Society’s Ohio Roots Podcast Episode #27
- April 17, 2025 // Virtual Presentation for the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center
- April 8, 2025 // Featured Alumni Speaker at Ashland University’s Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Symposium (CAS)
- The Mar/Apr 2025 Issue of Family Tree Magazine features The Record Keeper on page 10 “Lisa’s Picks” where Lisa Louise Cooke recommends reading it if you’re “Looking for a compelling read that blends mystery, family history, and genetic genealogy?”
- Fall 2024 // Kathrine Ott review in the Ohio Genealogical Society Quarterly Journal
- July 26, 2024 // Digital News Article in the Ashland University Online News Center
- July 24, 2024 // Ashland Public Library Author Signing Event
- July 9, 2024 // Digital News Article in the Ashland Source
Get the memoir readers are calling:
“Captivating—one shocking revelation after another keeps you hooked.”
“A must-read for anyone fascinated by ancestry and the power of discovery.”
“This emotional page-turner peels back the layers of family history to reveal jaw-dropping truths.”
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