Linda Austin
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Category Archives: lifewriting
Writing the immigrant story, in truth or fiction
“Imagine being a sixteen year old boy, walking across Europe and leaving your whole family behind. Imagine being a young girl, the poor daughter of immigrants, trying to bridge the gap between your parents and the world they now live … Continue reading
Posted in book talk, heritage, history, lifewriting, overcoming
Tagged book talk, family history, lifewriting
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Finding stories for your memoir
“Everyone has stories.” Maybe you’ve heard that before and know it’s true, except you can’t think of your own stories. OTHER people have stories. Anyway, why would your family care about the few memories you have? Well, your family who … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, capturing memories, lifewriting, memoir writing
Tagged book talk, historical events, lifewriting
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Memoir: “Be intimate, or it’s nothing”
George Hodgson, author of Bettyville, came to town. I didn’t reserve a seat but came early enough to grab one of the few chairs left against the back wall of the library auditorium. Mr. Hodgson likes St. Louis and thinks … Continue reading
Posted in book talk, lifewriting, memoir writing, writing, writing skills
Tagged book talk, lifewriting, writing
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