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Book Club Next Week, Author Q&A + Anthology & Community Ideas

Jun 6, 2025

Hi everyone, Though I have hit the summer slump in writing, where I can’t seem to find the time to work on my memoir, I have sure been thinking about it a lot. Ideas are flowing, now if I can just get them to the page! I’ve also been thinking about how grateful I am...

Special Events in May and June

Apr 25, 2025

Hi everyone, I know I just emailed yesterday with an anthology update, and I hope it doesn’t feel like I’m flooding your inbox. I just wanted to make sure you’re in the loop about our upcoming meetings, especially since a few are coming up soon and one is already...

Social Media for Authors

Mar 13, 2025

Social Media for Authors Share and Support There’s been a lot of conversation lately in our group about how memoirists can (or should) use social media, so I've scheduled an event on Thursday, May 1. The intent of this session is to share what we know, brainstorm...

Your Voice Belongs in Our Anthology!

Mar 6, 2025

Your Voice Belongs in our Anthology!Our anniversary anthology is shaping up to be something really special! If you haven’t submitted yet, now’s the time—the deadline is March 31, and I’d love for everyone who wants to be included to have a spot in the book. A...

More Memoir, More Meaning, More Ways to Grow

Feb 13, 2025

Hey everyone, Winter may still have its grip on us, but the longer days and occasional bursts of sunshine make it a great time to cozy up with a good book. If you didn’t get around to reading Paula Balzer’s Writing and Selling Your Memoir, this is the perfect chance...

Call for Submissions – Five Years of Memoir Mentors

Jan 10, 2025

Looking for stories for our first anthology! The theme is “The Day that Changed Everything”

Accountability & Goal-Setting Session: Reflect, Celebrate, and Plan for 2025

Jan 5, 2025

Starting Strong: Reflections, Goals, and an Exciting New Year AheadDearest Memorists, As we close 2024 and look ahead to 2025, I’ve been thinking about my writing journey and the incredible progress I’ve seen in this community. Like many of you, I start each year...

This Newsletter is Packed with Updates!

Dec 10, 2024

Writing & Selling Your Memoir - Book ClubDearest Memorists, Happy holidays to you and yours! As usual, the end of the year is coming at me in a rush. I can't believe the new year is right around the corner. As the year winds down, I’m reminded of how far we have...

What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding – Book Club Today!

Oct 3, 2024

What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding - Book Club today!Hello Memorists! I'm running late on sending this newsletter out. It's been a hectic time for me while I prepare to move to Berlin sometime in October. I'm looking forward to seeing some of you tonight for our...

New Store Launch, Word Tip, and Book Club Insights!

Aug 26, 2024

New Store Launch, Microsoft Word Tip, and Book Club Highlights Inside!Hello Memorists! I’m cautiously excited to share a new venture with you: a Memoir Mementos store! I’ve been working hard on creating some unique items, including journals, mugs, and more, to...

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Don’t forget! Book Club today! Author Q&A next Thursday.

Jul 31, 2025

Hi everyone,

Just a quick note with a few exciting things on the horizon!

Book Club is Today – Junkyard Girl

I’m looking forward to seeing you today for our book club discussion of Junkyard Girl by Carlyn Montes De Oca. Whether you’ve finished the book, are halfway through, or just want to join the conversation, please join us!

To help guide the discussion, you can find the questions here:
View questions on the website
Or download a copy directly

Author Q&A – Next Thursday, August 7

I’m especially excited for our Author Q&A with Carlyn Montes De Oca next Thursday! I’ve been working on a list of thoughtful questions for her—about writing, publishing, platform-building, and more—and this conversation will be valuable whether or not you’ve read the book.

Carlyn is one of those rare authors who enjoys marketing and has a lot of insights to share from her own publishing journey. I’m looking forward to hearing more about her creative process and how she got her story out into the world.

If you’re attending tonight, I’d love to hear your questions too—what would you want to ask an author like Carlyn? I’ll be adding a few community suggestions to the list before Thursday.
👉 View the Q&A question list in progress

A few sample questions already on the list:

What was the most surprising part of the publishing process for you?
Did you share your writing with your family before publishing? How did they react to your book?
What advice would you give to someone building a platform who doesn’t like self-promotion?

🎨 Save the Date: Canva for Authors – Sunday, August 31

I’m also putting together a fun, practical class on Canva for Authors, happening Sunday, August 31. We’ll go over:

Navigating Canva with confidence
Using templates as inspiration and time savers
Designing book covers, social media posts, and more

Whether you’re brand-new to Canva or already using it a bit, this class will be geared toward helping writers showcase their work in a polished, creative way. More details coming soon—mark your calendar now!