Archive - When Once Destroyed

A point of no return

Watch now | Writing tip # 6 - Be careful

Mar 6 • Sid Shroyer

4:04

February 2026

Distinguish coincidence from irony.

Feb 27 • Sid Shroyer

Writing Tip # 4 - "I" or "me"

The coordinator gave Susan and (I/me) whistles and reflective vests.

Feb 20 • Sid Shroyer

Writing tip #3: Avoid passive voice

Victims as young as 11 were recruited for 'massages' and sexual activity.

Feb 13 • Sid Shroyer

with Pete's language as an example

Feb 6 • Sid Shroyer

January 2026

The truth hurts

protecting myself

Jan 11 • Sid Shroyer

December 2025

Now that When Once Destroyed is launched...

Even if you have gotten it from Feeney's or the Wabash County Museum, or me, could you review my book on Amazon? A few words is all, please. It helps me…

Dec 6, 2025 • Sid Shroyer

October 2025

On sale 2:00 PM, Nov. 4, When Once Destroyed

Updates and corrections

Oct 21, 2025 • Sid Shroyer

September 2025

Arranging visits and a cover reveal

Sep 25, 2025 • Sid Shroyer

August 2025

Aug 21, 2025 • Sid Shroyer

July 2025

Communists in Wabash County

an excerpt from When Once Destroyed, A Historical Memoir of the Life and Death of a Small Town

Jul 17, 2025 • Sid Shroyer

June 2025

Coming Home From Minnesota

two book updates and then a reflection

Jun 19, 2025 • Sid Shroyer

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