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Greetings Fellow Family History Sleuths, I'm on the road so will keep this short. I'm thrilled that my new book (and first book trailer video!) has just been released and would greatly appreciate it if you would check it out -- and if you like what you see, tell your friends. All the info you need is below. And by the way, though the write-up from the back cover describes me as the "Indiana Jones of genealogy," I regard myself more as Forrest Gump. If you come to one of my events – will be at the Barnes & Nobles in Bethesda, MD on 2/15 and McLean, VA on 2/16 – ask me why! Until next month, enjoy all the new episodes of Who Do You Think You Are? and happy sleuthing!
Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing
Part forensic scientist, part master sleuth, Megan Smolenyak2 has solved some of America's oldest and most fascinating genealogical mysteries. You've read the headlines, now get the inside story as the "Indiana Jones of genealogy" reveals how she cracked her news-making cases, became the face of this increasingly popular field-and redefined history along the way. Click to watch the book trailer for Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing:
Genealogy Round Up, February 9Love this review of Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing. She sure has my number! Part 3 in series: 'Who Do You Think You Are?' EP Lisa Kudrow Reveals Her Dream Stars for the Series 7 states lag on death reporting Vote for the best idea! (more than 250 comments so far!) Calling all genealogists. This is important! As a Smolenyak who married another Smolenyak, I'm probably not allowed to make jokes, eh? Part 4 in series: Genealogy Round Up, February 2Hey Everyone, I'm really excited to share my new website, www.megansmolenyak.com, and this video book trailer (my first!) about my new book, "Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing." I'd love to hear your reactions, and if you like what you see, I'd be very grateful if you'd share this with your genealogical friends! Thanks so much! Phew! Kirkus Reviews, which proudly declares itself to be "The World's Toughest Book Critics," likes my new book! "In this breezy narrative, Smolenyak allows us to look over the shoulder of a relentless genealogist as she works the puzzle pieces of her craft. Whether unearthing evidence from Internet databases, newspaper offices, court houses, libraries and cemeteries, consulting translators, historians or her vast network of fellow genealogists, pioneering the use of genealogical DNA testing, solving the mystery or occasionally hitting a brick wall, Smolenyak remains wholly committed, curious and cheery, eager to share her methods and excitement. Bottom-up history from a top-shelf researcher." Part 1 in series: "Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing" Available Today! Part 2 in series: Sopranos star visits Cornwall to trace family roots Keyboard pants - you know you want 'em Genealogy Round Up, January 26Martin Sheen first up on #WDYTYA - Ireland & Spain. Love this! Men of the USS Monitor: Daniel Moore, African American Sailor and Hero Any Civil War buffs out there? Preview the Stories from Season 3! Genealogy Round Up, January 19Wowsa! Check out all the new content from FamilySearch! Thought I'd share this again in celebration of Betty White's 90th birthday! (a look at her roots - Danish, Greek and more). Do you have Irish roots in Allegany County or Hampshire County, Maryland? If so, you might be able to get free DNA testing. Pretty please! Oh, pretty please! VA bill aims to make death, marriage records public sooner Genealogy Round Up, January 12Please join me for Reverse #Genealogy webinar re: finding the living! Martin Sheen, Marisa Tomei, Blair Underwood, Reba McEntire, Rob Lowe, Helen Hunt, Rita Wilson, Edie Falco, Rashida Jones, Jerome Bettis, Jason Sudeikis, Paula Deen on Who Do You Think You Are? Was amused to see that this article mentions my research on Top Chef where I happened to discover that two of the contestants were related to each other! Oh, to have been there when they booked the man with a scat name. Four Months of Celebrity Roots on Air in 2012 Genealogy enthusiasts are spending $1,000-18,000/year to discover roots per industry report! A Peek into Blue Ivy Carter's Past Sneak peek at upcoming "Finding Your Roots" series on PBS (video)Curious about what you can expect in the celebrity-packed season of Finding Your Roots on PBS? Well, this video will give you a taste. Each episode will feature two celebrities. The season will launch on 3/25 (with two episodes currently scheduled for the first evening) and will continue through 5/20. That’s a lot of celebrity roots!
Upcoming EventsIf you plan to be near any of the events where I'll be speaking, I would love to meet you. It's always a kick for me when folks mention that they read this newsletter, my blog, Huffington Post or whatever, so don't be shy about introducing yourself! For more information on these events, please see my Events Calendar. And if you're interested in scheduling me, just click here.
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