Where Stories Lie Buried: a memoir of a genealogist turned author
Vicky Adin
The story behind thirty years of genealogy research and ten published novels. It explores the hows and whys of a writing life — the constant desire to write, to share a story, to make sure it is never lost.
Behind every family tree is a story.
Behind every story is a voice that brought it to light.
From the shores of New Zealand, Vicky Adin pens her most personal story yet. Part memoir, part craft narrative, part family history, she shares her journey from a curious young amateur genealogist to an author inspired to bring the past to life.
She explores how life events changed her path, why family connection became so ingrained, and what she learnt along the way. To her surprise, delving into the lives of people of the past — women especially – resulted in ten published novels. The deeper she searched, the more she wanted to write, to share a story, to make sure it is never lost.
“The relationships of ordinary people, experiencing real joy and heartache, of loss and personal growth, satisfied me most. That is what inspires me.”
This is not an instruction book, but one that provides hints and tips in an extensive RESOURCES section, packed with practical information. From genealogy methodology and research, to writing, editing and publishing tips, online searching, promotion, marketing and much more. It will serve as an invaluable toolkit for any budding author, offering essential guidance far beyond the field of family history.
Where to buy
Release date: 25 September 2026
Pre-orders available now direct from the author.
Where Stories Lie Buried: a memoir of a genealogist turned author
Vicky Adin
The story behind thirty years of genealogy research and ten published novels. It explores the hows and whys of a writing life — the constant desire to write, to share a story, to make sure it is never lost.
Behind every family tree is a story.
Behind every story is a voice that brought it to light.
From the shores of New Zealand, Vicky Adin pens her most personal story yet. Part memoir, part craft narrative, part family history, she shares her journey from a curious young amateur genealogist to an author inspired to bring the past to life.
She explores how life events changed her path, why family connection became so ingrained, and what she learnt along the way. To her surprise, delving into the lives of people of the past — women especially – resulted in ten published novels. The deeper she searched, the more she wanted to write, to share a story, to make sure it is never lost.
“The relationships of ordinary people, experiencing real joy and heartache, of loss and personal growth, satisfied me most. That is what inspires me.”
This is not an instruction book, but one that provides hints and tips in an extensive RESOURCES section, packed with practical information. From genealogy methodology and research, to writing, editing and publishing tips, online searching, promotion, marketing and much more. It will serve as an invaluable toolkit for any budding author, offering essential guidance far beyond the field of family history.
Where to buy
Release date: 25 September 2026
Pre-orders available now direct from the author.