Episode #45 – Past or Present Tense
Logically, you'd think all memoir should be written in the past tense because the events happened in the past. But one listener asks, "Do I... Read More
Episode #44 – “The Ride of Our Lives” by Mike Leonard
Whenever you have a chance to hear an author speak in person, do it. It is so worth your time, effort, and gasoline.
Read MoreChange Your Perspective
My husband Bob and I just returned from a marvelous trip that took us to eight countries and gave us a world of new experiences. On the island…
Read MoreEpisode #43 – It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane!
Today, let’s look to the skies of our memory and recall the wonders we have seen.
Read MoreIf You Like Monkeys…
If you like monkeys, Costa Rica is the place to go! I visited Parador Nature Resort and Spa in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, in June to finalize…
Read MoreEpisode #42 – EAE Bite #165, Tighten Up
Bob amongst the deadwood (driftwood) on Rialto Beach near Forks, Washington This being the first Thursday of the month, we take another bite from my... Read More
Episode #41 – Should I write by hand or a computer?
I speak to many different groups about the importance of writing their life stories—writers groups, genealogy groups, civic groups, truly, all kinds of groups. I... Read More
Episode #40 – “100 Ways to Improve Your Writing” by Gary Provost
Usually, I recommend memoirs on the third Thursday of the month, but instead, I will tell you about a little book that has helped me tremendously.
Read MoreEpisode #39 – I Didn’t Know It at the Time
My mom started teaching me to type when I was five years old. My small fingers could barely press down the keys of that old... Read More
Episode #38 – EAE Bite #95, Hold It Up to the Light
Today, our focus is Bite #95, “Hold It Up to the Light,” from Eating an Elephant: Write Your Life One Bite at a Time, and... Read More