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Writing and Healing: Susan Spangler with Words Not to Live By

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 17, 2012

Susan Spangler returns to Women’s Memoirs as a new Guest Blogger. Welcome, Susan. Check out her take on the concept of “perfect” and “perfection.”

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Memoir Contest Winner: The Angels of Sligo General by Maureen Wlodarczyk

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 13, 2012

Women’s Memoirs is pleased to publish the first place winner of our Gratitude is Evergreen category — The Angels of Sligo General by Maureen Wlodarczyk

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Memoir Writing Prompts: 9/11 and Our Memories

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 11, 2012

Writing prompts for today — Remembering 9/11.

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Memoir Writing Prompts: When the Public Meets the Private

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 10, 2012

Post #158 – Women’s Memoirs, Writing Prompt – Kendra Bonnett and Matilda Butler Memoir Tip About Remembering Your Life Story During the Olympics, as I saw the awards women were receiving, my mind recalled 40 years earlier. I turned to my partner and said, “You know. Maybe I am exaggerating but I think one reason […]

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Memoir Author Speaks About Publishing: Susan Spangler

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 7, 2012

Women’s Memoirs welcomes the return of Susan Spangler, memoir author. Today Susan shares her insights in publishing your memoir.

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Memoir Contest Winner: Jesus in the Glove Compartment by Amanda Tessier

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 6, 2012

Amanda Tessler’s shares her memoir vignette of gratitude. Thanks Amanda.

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Angel Makes a Discovery, Conclusion, by Johnine M. Simpson

by Matilda ButlerSeptember 5, 2012

Join us for the conclusion to Johnine M. Simpson’s Angel Makes a Discovery. Inspired by Women’s Memoirs StoryMap: The Neverending Writing Prompt, Simpson has written a four-part story that you’re sure to enjoy.

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Writing and Healing: Susan Spangler with Words Not to Live By

Memoir Contest Winner: The Angels of Sligo General by Maureen Wlodarczyk

Memoir Writing Prompts: 9/11 and Our Memories

Memoir Writing Prompts: When the Public Meets the Private

Memoir Author Speaks About Publishing: Susan Spangler

Memoir Contest Winner: Jesus in the Glove Compartment by Amanda Tessier

Angel Makes a Discovery, Conclusion, by Johnine M. Simpson

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TALES OF OUR LIVES Award-Winning Stories from Women’s Memoirs

Seasons of Our Lives “GET INSPIRED…

…IN YOUR LIFE…

…AND IN YOUR WRITING”

4 Volumes of SEASONS OF OUR LIVES Available in Kindle Store

Award-Winning Collective Memoir

Rosie the Riveter’s Bandana Available at RosiesDaughters.com and Etsy.com

Thanks for the Award

TALES OF OUR LIVES — New Award-Winning Anthology Now Available

Memories Sweet and Savory – Apple iBook Now Available – Just $1.99

SEASONS OF OUR LIVES Author Reads Her Story

Get Your Copy of the Award-Winning WRITING ALCHEMY

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