Louisa was absolutely flying high yesterday - literally! A raucous bunch of her descendants gathered for an afternoon of reconnecting and swapping family stories. With some last-minute dropouts (who may have realised they had to do laundry instead), the fourteen who were able to show up were a mixed bag from Generations 4, 5, and … Continue reading Discover Louisa: A Journey Through Generations
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Exciting News: My Historical Novel ‘Louisa’ Is Almost Here!
Hi everyone, If you’ve been following my blog, you know I’ve always been a bit of a "Reluctant Retiree"- mostly because I can’t seem to stop getting involved in one project or another! And if you are new to my blog - welcome. How fabulous to have you along. I invite you to read on … Continue reading Exciting News: My Historical Novel ‘Louisa’ Is Almost Here!
Exploring Louisa’s Legacy Through Fiction
My inspiration for how Louisa looked is one of her real sisters. Louisa had six of them: Julia, Martha Elizabeth "Pattie", Mary Augusta, Lucy Ann, Mercy, and Laura. Once Louisa left Bradford as a young woman, there is no evidence she ever saw her sisters again. But she named two of her three daughters Laura … Continue reading Exploring Louisa’s Legacy Through Fiction
GWEN WILSON The Reluctant Retiree 