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Author to Author: Courtenay Hameister and Jackie Shannon Hollis

Author to Author: Courtenay Hameister and Jackie Shannon Hollis

In their memoirs, Jackie Shannon Hollis and Courtenay Hameister bravely tackle not only what it means when life doesn’t exactly go as hoped or planned, but how to navigate challenges with humor and grace. They discuss tips for emerging authors, the role social media engagement plays in reaching readers, how to write about difficult and  potentially revealing topics and how to honor existing relationships while telling their stories with honesty and sincerity. Jackie Shannon Hollis (JSH): I absolutely loved your…

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Author to Author: Louisa Deasey and Rosalyn Rossignol

Author to Author: Louisa Deasey and Rosalyn Rossignol

Rosalyn Rossignol and Louisa Deasey both have crafted memoirs that explore mysteries to which they have personal connections. They each had to travel geographically and through time in order to unravel the clues that ultimately led to profound personal discoveries and to the truth about the people they cared for very much.  Louisa Interviews Rosalyn Louisa Deasey: What was your writing process for My Ghost Has A Name: Memoir of a Murder? Rosalyn Rossignol: Finding out and then speaking the truth…

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Author to Author: Lisa Romeo and Dena Moes

Author to Author: Lisa Romeo and Dena Moes

Both Dena Moes and Lisa Romeo are writers, wives and mothers. Their memoirs explore family connections and the adventures they’ve taken to get to know their loved ones– and themselves– more deeply.  Dena Interviews Lisa. . . Dena Moes: You have been a writer for much of your adult life. You have worked in journalism and PR, gotten an MFA and helped found a writing program where you taught. Is there a pivotal point at which you knew you wanted to…

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Women’s Work: Erin Khar and Gabrielle Gewirtz

Women’s Work: Erin Khar and Gabrielle Gewirtz

What happens when two strangers in different career fields interview each other about the work they do? Let’s find out. Erin Khar is a writer and editor in New York City. Gabrielle Gewirtz is a graphic and art director in Colorado. Gabrielle Interviews Erin Gabrielle: What type of writing do you do?   Erin: I write mostly personal essays covering topics such as parenting, mental health, addiction and recovery, relationships, and pop culture. I also have a weekly advice column. G:…

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