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I am thrilled for you AND me....your books are treasures for the soul and the eyes as they gobble up your words. Obviously love following your family saga! ?!?
M.A. Lossl Hi Linda, thank you so much for your support. As a respected reviewer, your positive feedback is a treasure for me.
I am busy researching the next book. There is plenty of archive material, that will make a riveting WW2 story. All the more amazing, as it will be based on, life events.

I have been thinking of creating a compendium, for my books. Revealing detail of the archive material for each chapter, I hope to illuminate my family story further. It will be a useful catalogue of my research material for readers and genealogists alike.
Starting with Mizpah Cousins, readers can follow this on the books Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/MizpahCousins/
I will post the compendium material there, from time to time.

Wishing you, Linda, every the blessing in this harvest season.
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Is there a book 3 about family...eventually?
M.A. Lossl Hi Linda. Thank you so much for your interest. I am currently researching the family saga, during WW2. My Uncle Emil's memoir has been translated. It's a fascinating insight, into his perilous rebellion against the Nazi's. I have my father's British Army record, and offers of help to decipher it. This is just the start of research for book 3, which will be called, Stealing the Rainbow. Sending warmest wishes and kindest regards. Margaret
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Have you remembered MS "Robert Smith" to the IWM Lives of the First World War website. https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org ? I am looking at new ways of increasing participation in remembering every man ( and the sad number of women) at the site. Although I have not had the chance to read your book and I have it bookmarked much of my knowledge of WW1 comes from well-researched historic fiction by female authors.
M.A. Lossl Many thanks for letting me know about the web site. I have joined and will be honoring all who lost their lives. I think you will find Mizpah Cousins a moving true WW1 story. You will learn the details of Robert Smith' sad demise. Kindest regards Margaret
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How do you get inspired to write?
M.A. Lossl I realized that my family story was exciting and unusual. I decided to write a book to make the facinating history accessible to all.
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What are you currently working on?
M.A. Lossl The sequel to Mizpah Cousins called Betweenwhiles. It is set in the years between WW1 and WW2.
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How do you deal with writer’s block?
M.A. Lossl Writer's block usually happens to me when I have been sitting at the computer, pounding away at the keyboard for too long. A brisk walk and a mental break from the job, followed by further research and reading, usually resolves the issue.
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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?
M.A. Lossl After the death of my beloved mum, many years of extensive research into my European family history ensued. The story that I uncovered was so moving and heartwarming it led to the birth of Mizpah Cousins. I have enough material for a least three more books.
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