Hello and welcome!
I’m so excited to introduce you to Journey Genealogy Magazine! This little dream of mine has been in the works for quite a while. I've wanted to share my personal adventure into the fascinating world of discovering my ancestors—and now, I’ve finally published the very first edition of my magazine! I’ll be releasing new issues six times a year, and I truly hope you enjoy the stories and tips I’ll be sharing along the way.
Every article is written by me, Susan Rogers, and all of the AI-generated images—including the covers—are my own creations. Most of the historical stories you'll find here are based on my family’s past, but sometimes I come across something so interesting, even if it's not from my own tree, that I just have to share it with you.
I started my genealogy journey back in 2019, and let me tell you—it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. I tried following all the advice out there about the “right” way to do research, but honestly? It’s not as easy or automatic as some folks make it sound. I kept hearing that if you repeat a method enough times, it’ll become second nature. Well… not for me! I’ve printed out so many sets of instructions over the years, only to misplace them or forget where I stashed them.
I’m a visual learner, so I like having things right in front of me while I work. If I find something helpful online, I usually print it out—but then it gets buried in the shuffle of everyday life. It’s a never-ending paper pile! And honestly, I’d rather be spending that time doing research than digging through papers.
That’s exactly why I created Journey Genealogy Magazine. My hope is to help fellow researchers who might be in the same boat—trying to find a way through the clutter and focus on what we love: uncovering our family stories. I’ve got loads of tips, ideas, and inspiration to share in future issues, but for now, I invite you to enjoy the very first edition.
Just click the image at the top of this post, or click here to go straight to Journey Genealogy Magazine. I’d love to hear what you think, so please leave a comment and join me on this exciting journey!