There is nothing like the power of story. Where would the world be without books like Little House on the Prairie, The Hiding Place, Angela’s Ashes, and The Glass Castle? These stories continue to live on because someone chose to remember. Someone chose to write things down. Ordinary lives became extraordinary gifts to future generations….
I recently came across some old home videos I hadn’t seen in many years. I was nine years old. One was taken at the zoo, another at the mall. Watching them, I realized I have no memory of that zoo trip, and the only thing I remember about that mall visit is my shoes hurting…
A great podcast deserves great show notes. If you already have a podcast and need professional summaries, highlights, or detailed outlines for each episode, I can help. I’ll listen carefully to your content and craft clear, engaging notes that reflect your message, tone, and style. Whether you want concise summaries, timestamped highlights, or listener resources,…
Last night, I stood outside in my pajamas, pleading into a carport. How did I get to this point? We didn’t plan to get another cat anytime soon, but life had other ideas. Last year, a cat named Jake took up residence in my parents’ carport. They left food and water out for him, but…
The Folly of Youth When I first started driving as a teenager, I had a little problem. Well, not that little, but no harm was done, and I learned from it quickly after two memorable events. The problem was turning the wrong way on a one-way road. The first time, I had a car full…
Writing Samples The writing samples below are my own original work and are protected under copyright. All rights reserved. I don’t share client work or use AI to generate content. Memoir Sample 1 The following is an excerpt from my upcoming memoir, Grace Gets the Last Word on Love. After a couple of months, I…
McGinty Brookins Legacy Preservation is built around honoring people, preserving memories, and telling meaningful stories with care and respect. Because of the personal nature of this work, I reserve the right to decline projects that conflict with my personal values, beliefs, or the overall mission of this business. Each inquiry is considered on a case-by-case…
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Every story, family, and project is unique. Because of that, pricing can vary depending on the scope of the work, the amount of research involved, turnaround time, and the level of collaboration needed. I believe meaningful stories and memories deserve to be preserved with care, and I do my best to offer fair and flexible…
I found Barbra about six weeks ago for a one-time project she did such a great job I now consider her part of the staff and she handles a weekly assignment for me. – Eric R. Barbra is now officially my right-hand woman! I cannot speak highly enough of her. – Neil H. Totally positive…
