Because your family stories are too precious to allow them to fade with time.
Your family has stories that deserve to be remembered: from the struggles your ancestors faced to the pivotal choices that shaped your journey, from joyous milestones to quiet acts of resilience. These stories don't just entertain; they connect you to your roots and help explain your family's journey. Without capturing them though, they naturally fade over time, leaving future generations with only fragments when they ask about their history. By preserving them now, you are creating a living legacy for your children and grandchildren.
As a trained journalist and published novelist, I don't just record your family's history, I craft it into compelling narratives that honor your heritage and ensure these irreplaceable stories live on in the hearts and minds of future generations.
Your family’s story is unique.
The way it’s told should be, too.
Just getting started or working with limited time?
Story Capture is your perfect starting point: a focused approach to preserving the most precious family stories. Ideal for capturing elderly relatives' memories or when busy families want to begin building their legacy without feeling overwhelmed.
Ready for a more complete family narrative?
Family Narrative transforms individual memories into a rich, interconnected family chronicle that reveals the deeper patterns and connections spanning generations. This comprehensive approach captures not just what happened, but how your family's unique journey unfolded from past to present. This is legacy preservation at its finest.
Interested in the ultimate family legacy experience?
Legacy Memoir transforms your family's story into a professionally designed, book-length family history that reads like the compelling narrative it truly is. This comprehensive chronicle includes extensive interviews with friends and relatives, deep research, photo integration, and premium presentation that creates an heirloom to treasure for generations.
Or are you looking to create a family tree and learn more about your family’s past?
Genealogical Foundations uncovers and documents your family’s history through professional archival work, verified records, and a beautifully organized family tree. This clear record of connections and milestones provides the groundwork for future storytelling while preserving your heritage with care.
Not all storytelling services are created equal. When we work together, you’re not just submitting memories for transcription, you’re working with a dedicated writer, researcher, and interviewer who approaches your family’s story with empathy, curiosity, and craft. Each project is personal, deeply researched, and thoughtfully written to preserve your family’s voice for generations.
Experienced Interviewer
As a trained journalist, I ask thoughtful, open-ended questions that guide each conversation toward the stories that matter most, drawing out details and emotions that might never emerge from a written prompt.
Skilled Storyteller
As a novelist and published author, I have experience transforming family memories into vivid, emotionally resonant narratives. These are stories with structure, nuance, and meaning, not just transcripts or lightly edited Q&As.
Thorough Researcher
With more than 25 years of genealogical knowledge, I am committed to verifying facts, uncovering lost connections, and bringing historical context to each narrative, giving it depth, accuracy, and richness.
Thoughtful Curator
I create more than just a polished book, I craft a lasting heirloom. Each project is designed to be read, re-read, and passed down through generations, preserving your family’s legacy with the depth, beauty, and permanence it deserves.
Culturally Sensitive
I bring a deep understanding of Jewish traditions and historical experiences, including intergenerational trauma and migration, and apply the same care and respect to stories from all backgrounds.
Why Choose The Story Archivist?
Let’s talk.
Ready to take the first step in preserving your family’s legacy? Fill out the form, and I’ll connect with you shortly to discuss the best path forward.