A look at the lives, legacies, and words we’ve had the honour of shaping.

Stories We’ve Told

Every story we tell is a collaboration, carefully crafted, deeply personal, and one-of-a-kind.

This is where you can explore a selection of the works we’ve worked on, from life reflections and business journeys to personal tributes and legacy projects.

We’re proud to have helped turn these memories into lasting keepsakes, and honoured to share a glimpse of the powerful stories entrusted to us.

Music Appreciation

Galileo Open Learning Materials. Authors (2017): I. Escalante-Chernova, M. Gilley, C. Kilroe-Smith, T. Mueller, E. Ozment

Kilroe-Smith, Catherine (2013). Musical Journeys: A cultural exploration of the music of the world.

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465216243

• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1465216243

Waves of Change: Coastal fisheries co-management in Southern Africa.

Russell, E. and Kuiper, S. (2003): The Amadiba Community Tourism and Natural Resource Management Project, in: Hauck, M. and Sowman, M. (eds.) (2003) Waves of Change: Coastal fisheries co-management in southern Africa. University of Cape Town Press. Sowman/9781919713809

 

Travelling with 20/20 Vision.

Logie, Bartle (2021).

St Francis Bay author Bartle Logie’s long-awaited new book about the Garden Route (including Kouga) and the Langkloof!

Adventurer, historian and raconteur Bartle Logie’s normal research pattern involves intensive deskbound research, accompanied by meticulously following the route of the planned narrative in the trusty Isuzu. However, this was not to be for this his 10th book – those plans hit a major snag in 2020: the Coronavirus Pandemic.
As he puts it: “Making plans is all very well, but we were no sooner on our way than we were faced with the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdown. This resulted in enforced ‘virtual’ travel while seated at home in a comfortable chair. Ultimately, in dribs and drabs, the journey was completed in reality, but unlike any other that we have undertaken.”
However, this has not in any way detracted from this eminently readable story of the history, people, flora and fauna of the Garden Route and the Langkloof – among South Africa’s most beautiful and fascinating regions – told in Bartle Logie’s easy, highly personal fireside style.

Other Notable Works:

Kilroe-Smith, Catherine (2010). Marko Markovich and the Serbian Brass Tradition: https://esploro.libs.uga.edu/esploro/outputs/9949334746502959

 

Kilroe-Smith, Cathy. “Love, Discipline, Patience, and Concentration – Advice from Peter Damm” Horn Call, May 2009. Vol 97-99: https://www.hornsociety.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1341:index-by-author&catid=23:the-horn-call

 

Glavovic, M. and Boonzaier, S. (2007): Building sustainable coastal livelihoods in South Africa. Ocean and Coastal Management 50 (1-2) 1-23: 
https://www.academia.edu/31207820/Confronting_coastal_poverty_Building_sustainable_coastal_livelihoods_in_South_Africa

 

Boonzaier, S. and Kilroe-Smith, C. (2024) Hike Towards History. Skyways Magazine, Jan 2024 pp 20-23.

https://www.skywaysmagazine.co.za/magazine/january-2024/

 

Wordease is a bespoke memoir writing service that transforms your unique experiences into captivating narratives.

FAQs

  • Anything from 2 months to a year. 

  • Yes, all of our meetings can be done virtually.

  • We are happy to help you polish your memoir or finish a project you have already started. Let us know how we can help and we will come up with a package that suits your needs.

  • We are comfortable with most topics. However, if there are ethical or moral concerns we will communicate this with you.

  • We work very hard to try and capture your voice so that we can tell your story in a narrative that feels comfortable and reflective of your personality.

  • We use pictures, newspaper and magazine articles, online research tools and interviews to gather data. 

  • No, but we can point you in the right direction.

  • Yes, we will allocate a maximum of 12 months to complete your project.

  • Yes, but if need be we can arrange translation services. 

  • Yes, we will share these with you in the google drive.

  • We can discuss your desired format, but it is usually a PDF or word document.

  • No, we don't. But we can put you in touch with someone who can.

  • We will let you guide us on how best to navigate topics that are sensitive. We recommend that you have a support system in place before embarking on the transformative journey of writing your memoir, especially if there are sensitive topics to cover.