Tag Archives: memory

A Not So Simple Case of Stage Fright (Encore edition)

Here’s something a little different. And seeing as how my new book is told from the point of view of two teens, I thought it appropriate to share this little story again. Please, let me know what you think. “I’m … Continue reading

Posted in short fiction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

My memory resembles Swiss cheese… (Encore)

The bigger the memory, the bigger the hole. Or, maybe it’s the better the memory, the bigger the hole. That’s not really the issue. It’s more of a “which hole represents what” kinda thing. I’ve no problem with stuff I … Continue reading

Posted in Memoir, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

A Not So Simple Case of Stage Fright (Encore)

Here’s something a little different. Possibly even suitable for a younger audience. Let me know what you think. “I’m done for,” Jack told himself. “If I weren’t such a chicken, I’d ride my bike out on the interstate until somebody … Continue reading

Posted in short fiction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

How much of you should go in your book? (Encore)

While the answer is obvious for those who write memoir or family histories, the question becomes a great deal trickier when one is writing fiction. To a certain extent, all of what we put in a novel is derived from … Continue reading

Posted in Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

You want me to do *what?* (Encore)

I’ve been editing a pair of memoirs for the past several weeks, and the process reminded me of a time a few years back when students in one of my memoir-writing classes gave me grief about not writing my own … Continue reading

Posted in Memoir, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

My memoir–my memories (Encore)

Two eye-witnesses, two conflicting stories. Happens all the time. Right? Having watched endless courtroom dramas, either live or via Hollywood, we’ve all heard that witnesses often interpret what they’ve seen in different ways. Defense attorneys love it when witnesses can’t … Continue reading

Posted in Memoir | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

A Not So Simple Case of Stage Fright

Here’s something both new and a little different. Possibly even suitable for a younger audience. Let me know what you think. “I’m done for,” Jack told himself. “If I weren’t such a chicken, I’d take my bike out on the … Continue reading

Posted in short fiction, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

How much of you should go in your book?

While the answer is obvious for those who write memoir or family histories, the question becomes a great deal trickier when one is writing fiction. To a certain extent, all of what we put in a novel is derived from … Continue reading

Posted in Historical writing, Memoir, novel writing, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

My memory resembles Swiss cheese…

The bigger the memory, the bigger the hole. Or, maybe it’s the better the memory, the bigger the hole. That’s not really the issue. It’s more of a “which hole represents what” kinda thing. I’ve no problem with stuff I … Continue reading

Posted in Memoir, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

My memoir–my memories

Two eye-witnesses, two conflicting stories. Happens all the time. Right? Having watched endless courtroom dramas, either live or via Hollywood, we’ve all heard that witnesses often interpret what they’ve seen in different ways. Defense attorneys love it when witnesses can’t … Continue reading

Posted in Memoir | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments