What inspired you to write your memoir? While battling leukemia, the butterfly effect sprang forth in my life (in the form of an old friend sending me a Facebook friend request), and I wanted to write something hopeful and inspiring to other cancer patients, maybe even others suffering from any long-term illness. I wanted to show others that it IS possible to overcome great odds and that cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence. About your Book: Cancer. It's one of the things we most … [Read more...] about My Butterfly Cancer by Marguerite Madden
Story about Rene by Brian Wicklin
What inspired you to write your memoir? I thought my mother was worth it. About your Book: This book is about Rene who lived in Kalapaluwawa a village in Sri Lanka, the island country off the southern coast of India that was once known as Ceylon. Brian Wicklin is the author and the next youngest of Rene’s 6 children. He lives in Sweden. The book spells out the emotionally compelling story about his mother and the troublesome life she endured living with her husband, how it all ended in the … [Read more...] about Story about Rene by Brian Wicklin
The Traveler by Denis C. Hickey
Taking the road less traveled makes all the difference. “When you go home, Denis, stay with who you are now. If people like it, they will be with you. If they don’t, and you try to please them, you will be miserable.” Halfway through his year traveling the world, former Silicon Valley highflier Denis Hickey is forced to face his past and his potential futures. As a backpacker in his late forties, and unafraid to try anything, Denis has unforgettable encounters with everyone he meets. … [Read more...] about The Traveler by Denis C. Hickey
Words We Carry by D.G. Kaye
What inspired you to write your memoir? I am a nonfiction writer who has journaled throughout my life growing up in a dysfunctional family. I kept notes on many issues I dealt with growing up and decided to write books later in life to share the damages and triumphs with others so they may be able to take something from the messages and help overcome some of their own personal struggles. About your Book: “I have been a great critic of myself for most of my life, and I was darned good at it, … [Read more...] about Words We Carry by D.G. Kaye
Back from the Abyss: The Autobiography of a Low-Bottom Alky by Kieran Doherty
In Back From the Abyss, Kieran Doherty takes the reader along on the wild ride that was his life. With a voice reminiscent of Pete Hamill’s in A Drinking Life and a childhood as tough as Frank McCourt’s in Angela’s Ashes, he tells his story, full of wit, bravado, and Irish charm. We watch him change from altar boy to rebel … then throw away a promising career in the theater. We follow him through his almost unbelievable adventures in the military … through four marriages and countless lovers … … [Read more...] about Back from the Abyss: The Autobiography of a Low-Bottom Alky by Kieran Doherty
Meno-What? A Memoir by D.G. Kaye
What inspired you to write your memoir? I have been journaling since I was very young and wrote a lot about life. After going through the "Change" of life with all its side-effects and craziness, I wanted to share my journey with other women in hopes to share some humor about a not so humorous time and share some helpful hints of alleviating symptoms as well. About your Book: “I often found myself drifting from a state of normal in a sudden twist of bitchiness.” From PMS to menopause to … [Read more...] about Meno-What? A Memoir by D.G. Kaye
New York Story by Harlan @harlanvaughn
What inspired you to write your memoir? I wanted to reflect on my time in this beast of a city, of all the loving and living I've done here. About your Book: Roommates. Apartment hunting. The single life. Competition. The New York persona. Ah, New York - a city filled with anything you can possibly imagine. What is it like to move here with nothing and build a new life? I'm Harlan. Before I lived here, I was a nice boy from the South. One day, I decided to make the move to New York to … [Read more...] about New York Story by Harlan @harlanvaughn
Son of My Soul – The Adoption of Christopher by Debra Shiveley Welch
What inspired you to write your memoir? My publisher kept asking me to write it. At first, I didn't want to. I knew that if I was going to do it properly, it would be a very painful experience. Still, I wanted my son to know about me. I know so little about my mother's childhood, she's gone now, and I didn't want that to happen to my son. About your Book: Winner of FaithWriter's Gold Seal of Approval - Outstanding Read, Books&Authors Excellence in Literature, AllBooksReview's … [Read more...] about Son of My Soul – The Adoption of Christopher by Debra Shiveley Welch
Ears by Lehel Vandor
What inspired you to write your memoir? Memoirs are usually written while going through rustling bundles of sepia-toned mental images and yellow, stained pages of the mind... However, some memories, like those of a communist dictatorship and of the radical transformation of a country after a regime's violent demise, after a while start to seem like acquired collections of someone else’s surreal celluloid strips, film cells seen at some point in the past and now rapidly fading - a decay hastened … [Read more...] about Ears by Lehel Vandor
CONQUERING CHALLENGES – A Working Mother’s Story by Elizabeth Blake
What inspired you to write your memoir? I worked in the medical field for 20 years and had many interesting experiences. Some are funny, others are dramatic, and many are poignant. I've been writing for many years, so I knew I would be able to write a memoir others would find enjoyable to read. About your Book: As a single mother in 1973 in MN, I search for my professional passion in life. I take my three-year-old daughter’s hand and move to Hawaii where I become a Medical Technologist. … [Read more...] about CONQUERING CHALLENGES – A Working Mother’s Story by Elizabeth Blake
The Street or Me: A New York Story by Judith Glynn
What inspired you to write your memoir? The inspiration came from the despair and confusion I felt during my two-year involvement with a New York City homeless woman, as I became deeply involved with her life and potential death in the gutter. Although I told friends and family -- most of whom couldn't understand my commitment to her -- it was in the silence of my room and facing a blank computer screen where the story unfolded with clarity. Truth be told, however, the original manuscript … [Read more...] about The Street or Me: A New York Story by Judith Glynn
Raising the Roses by Ernestine Rose
What inspired you to write your memoir? I raised four sons, and I'm proud of every one of them. But it wasn't always easy. I included them as much as possible in the extra-curricular activities I sponsored as a high school English teacher. My evenings were often spent juggling dinner and grading papers. And though we were struggling to get by from paycheck to paycheck, we did our best to make them feel that they had everything they needed and most of what they wanted. I entertained my … [Read more...] about Raising the Roses by Ernestine Rose
