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 all capable of being strong. Sometimes, we’re just conditioning for it in the wrong way.”
Everybody has the awesome opportunity to find their own strength and path through life. Some come about their self-discoveries through studying and working hard. Others (Chelsea) spend their time nearly burning down kitchens and driving around the country with a car full of hangers.
Chelsea grew up wanting to be “strong.” She thought arguing her way through childhood and becoming a world-class attorney would get her there. But, through a series of humorous, and only slightly embarrassing events, Chelsea comes to realize that maybe her strength is meant to shine in different ways.
Spoiler alert: This book is secretly going to brainwash you into home birthing your children. No, I’m not kidding.
How did you decide how to publish your book and where is it published through:
I really struggled with whether to go the traditional publishing route or to self publish. I ultimately chose to self publish, because I wanted full control of what happened to my story. One small example was my cover. I looked at a handful of different sites that offer stock-photo professional cover designs, but that just didn’t resonate with me and what I wanted for my book. In the end, I had the freedom to hand pick an illustrator who I adore, and she created the perfect cover for my story.
How do you see writing a Memoir as different from writing other genres of books?
I actually struggle to call my book a memoir. I mean, it is a memoir because it’s a story about me, but I like to view it more as a series of humorous essays. I don’t want it to sound historical or full of facts and dates, because it’s really not. At the end of the day, it’s a novella about a girl looking to find herself. That girl just also happens to be me.
Author Bio:
Chelsea was once obsessed with cats, longed to live in a big city, didn’t think she would ever have children, and aspired to be an attorney. She now lives in Boulder, Colorado as a stay-at-home mom with her husband and three daughters. She has no current plans to own a cat.
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