What inspired you to write your memoir? I was doing a meditational retreat, re-evaluating my life and looking for "what to do next", as my life was in a crossing point. During the meditations in the 21 days retreat I got the idea of writting it, which funny enough as a child I also thought I would write books when I would be older, but forgot about it. About your Book: Martha was not born just to sit down and see her life passing in front of her eyes as watching a movie. She had to play a … [Read more...] about Unconditional. Based in the true story of a metanoia by MaitriLorenzo Ventura
We Never Left You by Beth and Rick Olsen
What inspired you to write your memoir? In July of 1999 our family was involved in a car accident with a drunk driver. Our two children were killed in the accident. Within a week of the accident we knew that someday we would be writing a book. The experiences that we had in that first year after the accident helped us to understand and heal. We have been able to share those experiences over the years with people in need. The hope and healing that people received from hearing of your experiences … [Read more...] about We Never Left You by Beth and Rick Olsen
Impossible Beyond This Point by Joel Horn
What inspired you to write your memoir? My parents wrote the first books after years of people asking "why did you move there?" and "how did you do It?" I put the two books together and filled in my vision of how it was growing up. About your Book: This editorial review from the local paper did a great synopsis. The 371-page narrative combines writings by the late Virgil Horn, his wife, Marcella, and their youngest son, Joel, chronicling the true family story of life forged on a … [Read more...] about Impossible Beyond This Point by Joel Horn
I’d Rather Wear Pajamas by Chelsea Flagg
What inspired you to write your memoir? As the mother to three young girls, I started asking myself what do I want my daughters to know and learn about me? A big part of my self-discovery was just that: discovering. I wanted them to see that our lives don't always pan out how we think they should, but when we find and follow our true paths, that's where we'll be our strongest selves. About your Book: Even though a butterfly could beat me up, I am strong and powerful in my own way. We are … [Read more...] about I’d Rather Wear Pajamas by Chelsea Flagg
The King of Casinos: Willie Martello and the El Rey Club by Andy Martello
WINNER OF 13 AWARDS including BOOK OF THE YEAR! A story SIXTY YEARS IN THE MAKING! The unreal but TRUE story of the unknown casino that changed Las Vegas forever. WARNING! Contains Nudity, Prostitution, Vintage Vegas, Celebrities, and (some) Mobsters! After a horrific blaze destroyed Willie Martello’s El Rey Club in 1962, fifty years would pass before anyone knew of how that casino and one-time brothel influenced LAS VEGAS casinos, upset the mob, and inadvertently launched the career of … [Read more...] about The King of Casinos: Willie Martello and the El Rey Club by Andy Martello
Tsunami Reflections by Charles A. Pomeroy
What inspired you to write your memoir? The inspiration for this book came on my first visit to Otsuchi seven weeks after the tsunami. While viewing the bare foundations of our former home there, I was struck by the absolute stillness of a now dead town, interrupted occasionally by the distant sound of backhoes moving debris. That eerie silence triggered an overwhelming desire to share with the world the story of Otsuchi and one family’s travails as presented in “Tsunami Reflections.” About … [Read more...] about Tsunami Reflections by Charles A. Pomeroy
A Less Than Golden Life: Finding Meaning in the Average Life Story by Jason Golden
What inspired you to write your memoir? I was going through a season in life where I found no purpose or satisfaction in what I was doing with my life. I challenged myself to try and find beauty and meaning in my story, no matter how average it may have seemed from the outside. About your Book: "I have always saidI didn't care about being average, but that was before I found out I could be more. Life is the greatest journey any of us will ever take, and it is up to us to determine where … [Read more...] about A Less Than Golden Life: Finding Meaning in the Average Life Story by Jason Golden
Straight Pepper Diet by Joseph W. Naus
What inspired you to write your memoir? I wrote because I wanted to own my story, not the government. I wrote it to be of service to those that might suffer from what I suffer from. I wrote it to entertain. I wrote it because I've always wanted to publish a book. About your Book: SEX LAW CIGARETTES ALCOHOL As related in his harrowing yet hopeful memoir, Straight Pepper Diet, Joseph was raised by his mom, a heroin addict turned shut-in depressive, amidst crime and poverty. He survived, … [Read more...] about Straight Pepper Diet by Joseph W. Naus
Surviving Mental Illness, My Story by Linda Naomi Katz
What inspired you to write your memoir? I wanted to be remembered and at the same time share my mental illness story in hopes of teaching others that recovery from mental illness is possible. About your Book: Written from the perspective of someone whose life has been challenged by mental illness, this book offers help, hope, and inspiration to others struggling with psychological disorders. It provides information about mental illness in general and mood disorders, valuable tips about … [Read more...] about Surviving Mental Illness, My Story by Linda Naomi Katz
Robert Berdella: The True Story of The Kansas City Butcher by Jack Rosewood
What inspired you to write your memoir? It's the true story of one of the most sadistic serial killers that is known of. The case interested me and I couldn't find any ebook about it, and since I'm a true crime author, this was a perfect fit for me. About your Book: When Chris Bryson was discovered nude and severely beaten stumbling down Charlotte Street in Kansas City in 1988, Police had no idea they were about to discover the den of one of the most sadistic American serial killers in … [Read more...] about Robert Berdella: The True Story of The Kansas City Butcher by Jack Rosewood
Where Did My Life Go? – A Towering Experience by K.D. Sanders
What inspired you to write your memoir? As a failed rock n' roll drummer who never "made it" in the music business, I felt that I had enough interesting stories to tell that could entertain the general public and maybe even educate some other people who aspire to become rock stars. About your Book: K.D. worked at the famous Tower Records on Sunset Blvd, and this details some of his tribulations there, 3 years before they went out of business. Not only do you get various stories about … [Read more...] about Where Did My Life Go? – A Towering Experience by K.D. Sanders
The Man with Nine Lives by Edwin Houston
Tampa Bay, FL resident Edwin Houston has been in the professional faux finishes and decorative painting industry since 1980. He was also the owner of a largely successful Irish pub located in the Tampa area. His current focus is on writing more self-help books for all ages, and continuing publishing thru Houston Independent Publishing. Targeted Age Group:: 17+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The events everyday people experience that may have negatively effected their life in some … [Read more...] about The Man with Nine Lives by Edwin Houston
