by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Interviews
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. A perfect time to spotlight author Lisbeth Coiman’s memoir, I Asked the Blue Heron. Lisbeth’s new memoir is described as covering the trauma of abuse, the joys of motherhood, and the challenges of immigration...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Interviews
Happy Valentine’s Day. Just before my initial book launch, I had the pleasure of meeting author Ashley Sweeney and her husband Michael as they were wrapping up Ashley’s book tour in Alaska. Their chemistry was obvious, as was their mutual respect. And as...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Interviews
In 1992, when I was a welfare mom trying to finish my degree before my girls were old enough to feel the stigma of poverty, I met a professor who immediately felt like family. Later, it made sense. Not only was Professor Ginny Carney an inspiring and nurturing...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Interviews
This week, I’m happy to have Chantelle Pence as my guest author. I first met her at a farmer’s market, and with our common interests in writing and Alaska life and our kids, we developed an easy friendship. I so enjoyed her book Homestead Girl, and...
by lameredith | | Classic Posts, Interviews
I’m always looking for tools to help my writing. Two years ago I found Writers Helping Writers in the nick of time as I was polishing up the final draft of my memoir, Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters. Writers Helping Writers is an easy site...