The Elemental Journey of Purposeful Memoir

Would you believe me if I told you that my passion in life is to nurture the voices and visions of people like you? Well, it's true! I have been a writer since I learned how to spell. I earned a B.A. in English and journalism, then a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, and I have been teaching literature, writing, leadership, gender and media studies at the college level for more than 25 years. I have published widely, including a new memoir, What I Forgot...And Why I Remembered; a writer's guide to purposeful memoir; and three edited collections of women's writing from the Americas and Africa (read more about my books here). I also co-founded a small publishing company, Green Fire Press, to help bring important voices--like yours!--out into print.Whether you’re an experienced writer or a novice, no matter your age or background, you can write a purposeful memoir that will move and inspire others. We’re all on this elemental journey together, and my goal as a writer, teacher, author coach and editor is to nourish and support your voice and your vision, for the benefit of us all. Looking for more guidance? Book me for one-on-one coaching sessions, manuscript consultation and editing!Take a workshop with me! I regularly offer workshops in purposeful memoir, of varying lengths and formats. Check my upcoming schedule here. If you don’t see a workshop near you, ask your local writing center, college or community organization to invite me, or get a group together yourself—I’ll come!Read my purposeful memoir, What I Forgot…And Why I Remembered: A Journey to Environmental Awareness and Activism. Share it with your book group and invite me to join you in person or by Skype for an author visit!For more inspiring purposeful memoirs and writing advice, check out the suggested readings in the back of both What I Forgot and my Writer’s Companion.Keep in touch!