The stories of your life, for generations
to cherish
Mining for gold in
ordinary lives
Every life contains stories worth preserving. Through thoughtful conversations and professional journalism and storytelling, I create beautiful books, recordings and letters - life stories and wisdom that become treasured family heirlooms.
Your story starts here
Every life is filled with memories, experiences and moments that deserve to be remembered. My role is to gently uncover those stories and preserve them for future generations.
Whether you choose a beautifully written life story book, a professionally recorded Legacy Conversation or a heartfelt Legacy Letter, every project begins with a relaxed conversation about the stories you want to preserve.
I take the time to get to know you or your loved one through thoughtful interviews, listening to the memories, adventures, challenges and defining moments that have shaped a life.
From these conversations, I create something truly personal - whether that's a beautifully written book, a treasured recording in your own voice, or a heartfelt letter for the people you love most.
Each piece is more than a keepsake. It is a lasting legacy for children, grandchildren and future generations - a way of preserving stories, celebrating a life well lived, and ensuring that precious memories are never forgotten.
Signature Heirloom Book
Life Story Book
Three online interviews
Story development
Up to 8,000 words, written by a professional journalist
Family photographs included in book
Professionally designed book
PDF copy
Two printed books
From £2,250
Legacy Conversation
A professionally guided conversation to preserve the stories that matter most
Every life is filled with moments worth remembering, but too often those stories are never told.
A Legacy Conversation is a relaxed, professionally conducted 90-minute online interview where I gently guide you through your life story. Drawing on more than 25 years as a professional journalist, I'll ask thoughtful questions that uncover memories, family history, life lessons, funny moments and the experiences that have shaped who you are.
Whether you're recording your own story, preserving the memories of a parent or grandparent, or creating a meaningful gift for someone you love, this conversation becomes a lasting keepsake for generations to treasure.
Because every life deserves to be remembered.
What you'll receive
A 90-minute one-to-one online interview
Conducted by an experienced journalist
High-quality recorded audio
Professionally edited recording
Full written transcript (PDF)
From £425
Legacy Letters
Words that will be treasured for generations.
Some things are too important to be left unsaid.
Following a relaxed online conversation, I'll transform your thoughts into a beautifully written letter in your own voice -capturing your love, memories, wisdom and hopes for the people who matter most.
Each letter is professionally written and thoughtfully crafted to become a lasting family keepsake.
Letter to My Children/Grandchildren
A heartfelt letter sharing your love, family memories, life lessons and hopes for your children/grandchildren’s future.
£275
Life Lessons
Share the experiences and lessons that have shaped your life, creating a lasting source of wisdom for future generations.
£275
If You're Reading This After I'm Gone
A deeply personal letter offering love, comfort and reassurance to those you leave behind. Written with care and sensitivity, it becomes a final gift of connection for your family.
£325
Each Legacy Letter includes a 60-minute online interview, a professionally written letter (approximately 1,500–2,000 words), two rounds of revisions and a beautifully presented digital PDF.
Let’s have a chat
Drop us a line and let us know how we can capture your memories with an Heirloom Stories Co Book