The Chiddicks Observer Edition 16
I can hardly believe we’re already halfway through the year which is a sure sign I'm getting older! This week, I’ve got another rich collection of stories to share with you, including some familiar favorites, plus a few ‘newbies’ as I explore a few different themes here on Substack.
You already know that I love a good detective story or a whodunnit mystery, well guess what, here’s another one for you! This time there is a little added bonus from
; as June is National Crime Reading Month and, to celebrate, Angela is offering you a free downloadable copy of her short true crime case, Who Killed Constable Cock? as a thank you for your ongoing support for my crime history newsletter:
Another great article from
about how to turn your family history story into a Hollywood Blockbuster. Packed full of great advice and tips about how to frame your ancestor’s story around events of the day. There is always something to learn from anything that Denyse writes. Its not about adding fiction its about adding dimension.
For the past few years I have been asking readers of my “Dear Paul” column to share with me examples of multiple siblings marrying into the same family. Then right before my eyes
shares one of her own!
We have another wonderful series of genealogy challenges from one of our leading genealogy lights on Substack
Each week, Genealogy Matters presents the Storyteller Tuesday Challenge a fun and engaging way for family history enthusiasts to test their skills. Why not jump in and join the genealogy fun?
A breathtaking adventure and a story masterfully told by
Join our two explorers as they embark on their unforgettable journey.
This week, I’d like to introduce a ‘newbie’
As a former journalist Emily shares her top five tips, essential reading for all of us.Just like red buses, we have another newcomer to the Chiddicks Observer
Here in this post Kristi raises some great points. Like many people, I have bounced across multiple platforms, Twitter, BlueSky, LinkedIn and now here. Throughout the journey, my home base has always been my Wordpress blog page, which still continues to grow way beyond my original expectations. A comfortable home base is a must in my opinion, but with over 60 comments on a really popular post, not everyone will share the same opinion as me, so why not check it out.
As I promised, I have started to explore some alternative ‘themes’ here on Substack and as a retiree myself, I absolutely loved this post which was highlighted by
from The Retirement Phase in her brand new feature ‘Saturday Spotlight‘. My particular favourite was by titled; The things I stopped doing to live a slower simpler life. Why not check it out along with the others recommended by Jennifer.
We finish with yet another amazing story from
—Eddie was such a determined and intelligent young man! It's unfortunate that his promising legal career was cut short following his courtroom clash with Alexander Hamilton Webster. Truly a remarkable tale.That’s all for this week, folks! If you’ve got a post of your own or know of another Substack writer you think I’d enjoy, feel free to drop me a message—I always appreciate good recommendations.
Oh, and before I sign off, I’m going to break with tradition and recommend a TV series! I’ve never done this before, either here or anywhere else online. To be honest, I don’t usually watch much TV. But Dept. Q on Netflix might just be the best thing I’ve ever seen on screen. The writing is superb—the dialogue and the chemistry between the main characters are absolutely spot-on. And Akram, the main characters sidekick, is one of the most memorable characters I’ve come across in a detective series.
“I am Akram.”
Another great collection, thanks Paul and, yes, I agree Dept Q is a must see!
Love this curation by you week. And appreciate the inclusion again!