tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post4074658069062684222..comments2023-08-25T18:09:09.834-07:00Comments on Wrote By Rote: Writing a Memoir: Not for the Faint of Heart -- by special guest Linda HoyeArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-50037858994466452692012-02-06T08:41:14.222-08:002012-02-06T08:41:14.222-08:00Hi Linda,
Your story sounds extraordinary. I am n...Hi Linda,<br /><br />Your story sounds extraordinary. I am not adopted but sometimes I think I might be! I am writing my own memoir at the moment about travelling Canada. This is my 2nd book in the series of travelling overseas.LK Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09366991733427612418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-20291784154029773162011-12-23T12:35:24.152-08:002011-12-23T12:35:24.152-08:00Linda, It is so wonderful to follow your progress ...Linda, It is so wonderful to follow your progress toward the publication of your memoir; to know that all your hard work and perseverance have come to fruition. It gives me hope on my own journey. I can't wait to read "Two Hearts." Thank you for your honest sharing. Memoir writing is definitely not for sissies,! :-)kathleen poolerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011121167730644229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-13582031165775855052011-12-16T22:11:35.441-08:002011-12-16T22:11:35.441-08:00Linda, thank you for sharing your story. It's ...Linda, thank you for sharing your story. It's been a great week and I look forward to your return on Wrote By Rote when you are ready to give <i>Two Hearts</i> some promotion after it gets published. <br /><br />Thanks to all who participated in this week's conversation.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-37000846738796332832011-12-16T09:32:46.508-08:002011-12-16T09:32:46.508-08:00What a courageous approach you took - and it does ...What a courageous approach you took - and it does feel that many of the things troubling us could do with a stand back to see the whole picture.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488288947374897002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-24299682674937688132011-12-14T12:23:45.139-08:002011-12-14T12:23:45.139-08:00Congrats Linda on your finished memoir. You're...Congrats Linda on your finished memoir. You're right about memoir writing not being for the faint of heart. It's a huge job and requires being honest with yourself and your emotions. <br /><br />Thank you Arlee for sharing the stage. :)GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-75901873939173501402011-12-13T17:10:57.654-08:002011-12-13T17:10:57.654-08:00Talli - Yay for Canada, indeed! I hope your brothe...Talli - Yay for Canada, indeed! I hope your brother is able to glean something from my book when it comes out. It seems many who are adopted share the same issues.<br /><br />Hilary - Thank you for stopping by my blog. I hope to see you often and to get to know you better.<br /><br />Hold my hand - Thank you.<br /><br />Elisabeth - I can only imagine how difficult that book must have been for you to write. I hope it was also somewhat healing for you too.<br /><br />Dee and Susan - I'm glad you liked the tapestry analogy!<br /><br />Ann - My very best wishes to you, and everyone, during this blessed holiday season as well.<br /><br />Wanda - There is power in writing and observing objectively. I'm glad you found it too.Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108942679111115857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-39834128839175789372011-12-13T04:21:46.570-08:002011-12-13T04:21:46.570-08:00Interesting to hear about all the background work ...Interesting to hear about all the background work that goes into writing a book. Through a writing assignment I had during my college years, I too was able to look on someone who hurt me with compassion.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-29024655199206458762011-12-12T17:01:52.501-08:002011-12-12T17:01:52.501-08:00Like Dee, I loved the analogy of the tapestry--to ...Like Dee, I loved the analogy of the tapestry--to step back and look objectively at people, places, and event...seeing them in terms of the bigger picture. Good writing, Linda!Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-76018861227636489642011-12-12T10:53:12.926-08:002011-12-12T10:53:12.926-08:00Hi, Lee and Linda.
I've been following Linda,...Hi, Lee and Linda.<br /><br />I've been following Linda, and looking forward to this book! Esp. since as you both know, memoir is my favorite genre.<br /><br />I love the Mary Angelou quote you shared with us, Linda. It is SO true!<br /><br />To both of you, Lee & Linda: Have a wonderful holiday season!!<br /><a href="http://annbestblog.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror & Other Memoirs</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-77647027508615050352011-12-11T16:54:14.858-08:002011-12-11T16:54:14.858-08:00Dear Linda,
I'm grateful that Arlee hosted you...Dear Linda,<br />I'm grateful that Arlee hosted your posting today. The journey to a completed book was long for you and must have had you crying often. I hope those were tears not just of sorrow, but of joy as well.<br /><br />I so liked your analogy of the tapestry and the individual thread and stepping back to view the parts as a whole.<br /><br />I so look forward to being able to purchase your memoir. Please keep us informed on your blog os its progress through the publishing process.Dee Readyhttp://www.cominghometomyself.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-9652001964780236892011-12-11T15:51:19.107-08:002011-12-11T15:51:19.107-08:00What an awesome post. I write memoir too. It'...What an awesome post. I write memoir too. It's amazing how much harder it is than I originally thought it would be. <br /><br />My first book is about the death of my son; that took a lot out of me to read and revise it, almost as if reliving his death over and over.<br /><br />It is worth it in the end though :0)Crazy Life of a Writing Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-84622999677473980282011-12-11T07:04:11.235-08:002011-12-11T07:04:11.235-08:00Linda,
I am looking forward to reading your memoir...Linda,<br />I am looking forward to reading your memoir. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experience!<br /><br />DorisHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-3691890880548325152011-12-11T02:33:55.957-08:002011-12-11T02:33:55.957-08:00Hi Lee and Linda .. another excellent post - brill...Hi Lee and Linda .. another excellent post - brilliant idea Lee for us all to see where each author and potential author has come from.<br /><br />Linda - you sure have a story to tell and I look forward to reading your book ... <br /><br />Fascinating read - and something we all need to understand .. I like Maya Angelou's words you quote ..'you do what you do - but in time you do better and understand better' ... <br /><br />Many thanks - cheers Linda and Lee .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-86681190577908071962011-12-11T00:37:42.609-08:002011-12-11T00:37:42.609-08:00Yay for Canadians, and for memoirs from the heart....Yay for Canadians, and for memoirs from the heart. My brother is adopted, and this sounds like a very powerful read.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-50478235066944597382011-12-10T20:51:46.175-08:002011-12-10T20:51:46.175-08:00Denise, I've found most writers of memoir to b...Denise, I've found most writers of memoir to be encouraging to others on the path. Isn't it great to be part of such a community?!<br /><br />Pat, thank you!<br /><br />Bird by Bird, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm going to check out your memoir also. I'm glad that the writing and publication have been such a positive experience for you and I'm sure your story will inspire others. That's a part of the power of memoir, isn't it!<br /><br />Tanya, you're so right! Healing to the writer and, hopefully to the reader as well.Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108942679111115857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-20848848333044849992011-12-10T19:00:16.192-08:002011-12-10T19:00:16.192-08:00What a wonderful story. I'm amazed at how the ...What a wonderful story. I'm amazed at how the journey changed how you saw things. It can be so healing to share our stories.Tanya Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293977395016853814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-5725509439142116602011-12-10T16:56:34.034-08:002011-12-10T16:56:34.034-08:00How very true! I've just published my memoir, ...How very true! I've just published my memoir, It's an Ill Wind, Indeed..., at Createspace. It wasn't easy reaching that emotional truth, especially knowing that these were only my truths, my perceptions, as I recalled them and might not be remembered in the same way by family members and friends who would read the book, nor might they have been by those who, sadly, are no longer around to comment or contradict. <br /><br />For anyone just starting a memoir, "all beginnings are difficult" - these words from the Talmud - such simple words of wisdom - certainly apply to the dredging up of my story of learning to live again, to love again after the sudden death of my husband and young son as a result of a fire in our home. <br /><br />Even after forty years, I had some things to work through. The book is my thank you to all those who helped me through my darkest days. If, in addition, the words can make even one person's journey through grief a little easier, it will have been more than worth the effort.Already, the rewards have been immense.<br /><br />Good luck with getting your book published.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-46605490970702683872011-12-10T16:14:54.575-08:002011-12-10T16:14:54.575-08:00Great guest post and hope you find the perfect pub...Great guest post and hope you find the perfect publisher for your work. Sounds great and sure many will find inspiration.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-3478289786167000532011-12-10T15:45:24.529-08:002011-12-10T15:45:24.529-08:00Great job, Linda! There are a lot of memoir writer...Great job, Linda! There are a lot of memoir writers, and would-be writers, out there who need to hear these words and get encouragement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-46644201155156728412011-12-10T14:30:17.192-08:002011-12-10T14:30:17.192-08:00Thank you for having me, Lee.
Kat, I know you und...Thank you for having me, Lee.<br /><br />Kat, I know you understand. And you bring these threads into your stories beautifully.<br /><br />Journaling Woman, I think that may be part of the reason for the popularity of the genre-that we can learn from the experiences of another and also that we are not alone in our own circumstance.Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108942679111115857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-20978463023570776842011-12-10T06:18:55.810-08:002011-12-10T06:18:55.810-08:00Linda, Even though I'm not adopted, I can'...Linda, Even though I'm not adopted, I can't wait to read your memoir. Memoirs are important to others in that we will not feel alone. Sometimes when I am feeling emotions about certain life experiences, I feel alone--until I read another's experience about the same thing. It is very freeing to know we aren't alone.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-65232092385858959632011-12-10T05:47:28.500-08:002011-12-10T05:47:28.500-08:00Lovely post, Linda . . . I touch on adoption and a...Lovely post, Linda . . . I touch on adoption and abandonment issues in my fiction, and maybe it is because I wanted to distance myself that I wrote it, and other "mother-daughter issues" into my fiction! <br /><br />I hope you find the perfect publishers for your work!Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.com