From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Post #19 – Women’s Memoirs, Conversations – Matilda Butler and Kendra Bonnett


Memoir author Heather Summerhayes Cariou’s blog and writing prompt were previews of the vibrancy and depth of this wonderful woman that Kendra and I had the pleasure to interview.

Heather is currently in Ireland, making this our first intercontinental [click to continue…]

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Writing Memoir, and “Sixtyfive Roses”

by Kendra BonnettMay 19, 2009
Writing Memoir, and “Sixtyfive Roses”

In preparation for the May 22nd Author Conversation live call with memoirist Heather Summerhayes Cariou (“Sixtyfive Roses”), we invited her to guest blog on our site. The result (her insight into the memoir-writing process) is posted on Women’s Memoirs. It’s one of the best explanations we’ve read of memoir and what it takes to write one. Plus the writing prompt she includes as a bonus will get you to writing right away. Don’t forget to post your questions for Heather and get call-in information so you can listen to our conversation with Heather on Thursday.

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Memoirist discovers her whispers of wisdom

by Matilda ButlerMay 18, 2009
Memoirist discovers her whispers of wisdom

Memoirist Karen Walker is interviewed by Sharon Lippincott and shares the inspiring story of her ten-year journey of writing her memoir, a process that eventually resulted in her realizing she had finally become the person she had always wanted to be.

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Memoir Moment #6: Critique Groups Make the Difference

by Matilda ButlerMay 11, 2009
Memoir Moment #6: Critique Groups Make the Difference

Author Becky Levine talks about both considerations when writing your memoir opening and the importance of critique groups for improving your writing

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Book Review – Finding Grace: A True Story About Losing Your Way in Life…and Finding It Again

by Matilda ButlerMay 7, 2009
Book Review – Finding Grace: A True Story About Losing Your Way in Life…and Finding It Again

Best selling author, Donna VanLiere’s book Finding Grace offers a good read as well as thought provoking lessons for memoir writers.

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