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WOW! Women On Writing announces Linda Joy Myers's blog tour!
Blog Tour dates:
March 8, 2010 - April 8, 2010
Come and join the fun! Meet Linda and visit her fabulous blog hostesses.
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Memoir writers, you're in for a treat! If you're interested in writing a memoir, or simply want to learn how to tell your personal story, then you'll be thrilled with the tour we're launching today.
There are so many things to think about when writing a memoir: universal themes; whether or not to change the names, places, and professions of your "characters" (family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances); what to leave in and what to leave out--which events are most significant; and shaping the narrative of your life into a story. It's a lot to digest! But you're in luck. Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D. is a professional memoirist with a true love of memoir writing. As the president of the National Association of Memoir Writers, she loves to help and encourage writers to tell their personal stories.
In her interview today, Linda tackles a lot of questions we all think about. How do we decide what facet of our life experience to focus on? She shares some great tips to help get you started. How much should we reveal about the people in our lives? Linda has a very detailed answer to this question of telling "secrets" that is a must read.
Stop by The Muffin today and leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of The Power of Memoir!
If you have a question about memoir writing, stop by today and ask Linda a question! She's sharing
her expert advice with WOW! readers today and will be checking in to answer your questions, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity.
If you'd like to host Linda on your blog, please e-mail us with your request. Also, be sure to check out our upcoming authors in the section below.
Let's meet the author, shall we?
~ Angela & Jodi ~ (Your Hostesses)
** Feel free to copy any part of this e-mail and share it on your own blog or in your newsletter.
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Meet Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D.
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 About Linda:
Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D. is the president of the National Association of
Memoir Writers and the author of the prize-winning memoir Don't Call Me Mother: Breaking the Chain of Mother Daughter Abandonment. Her new
book The Power of Memoir: How to Write Your Healing Story was released in January 2010 through Jossey-Bass publishers.
Linda has been a therapist in Berkeley for the last thirty years, and received her MFA at Mills College.
Through
her workshops, online coaching, and speaking engagements, Linda
integrates the principles of healing and creativity in presenting the
powerful healing process of writing true stories. Her first book
Becoming Whole: Writing Your Healing Story was used as a text by
therapists, ministers, and writing coaches, and was a finalist in the
ForeWord magazine's 2008 Book of the Year Award. Linda's prize-winning
nonfiction and poetry has been published in various literary journals.
Her novel excerpt, Secret Music, a novel about the Kindertransport,
music, and redemption was a finalist in the San Francisco Writing
Conference contest.
Linda is past-president of The California
Writers Club, Marin branch, and former Vice-President of the Women's
National Book Association, and has served on the board of Story Circle
Network.
Author's Websites:
Website: http://thepowerofmemoir.com
Blog: http://lindajoymyersphd.com/
National Association of Memoir Writers: http://www.namw.org/
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 The Power of Memoir: How to Write Your Healing Story
By Linda Joy Myers, Ph.D.
The Power of Memoir is a groundbreaking book that presents an innovative step-by-step program using memoir writing on the journey of emotional and physical healing. By drawing on the eight steps outlined in The Power of Memoir, you'll learn how to choose the significant milestones in your life and weave together your personal story. You'll discover how writing your truths and shaping your narrative propel you toward a life-changing transformation. The Power of Memoir offers the tools you need to heal the pain of the past and create a better present and a brighter future.
Testimonials:
"A powerful and unique writing guide--one that will lead any writer straight to the heart of their richest material, help them heal, and then teach them how to shape it into literature. Destined to become a classic!"
~ Jordan E. Rosenfeld, contributing editor, Writer's Digest magazine and author, Make a Scene: Crafting a Powerful Story One Scene at a Time
"With a gentle spirit and a clear voice, Linda Joy Myers creates a safe place for writers. With her 8 Step Program, Myers guides writers through the dark places of the heart, to ultimately arrive at a place of power and grace."
~ Sue William Silverman, author, Fearless Confessions: A Writer's Guide to Memoir and Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You
Genre: Writing Reference
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Jossey-Bass Publishers (January 2010)
ISBN: 0470508631
The Power of Memoir is available for purchase at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and both chain and independent bookstores nation wide.
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Do you want to participate in our blog partnership program?
Email Angela & Jodi, your tour guides.
If you'd like to host Linda Joy Myers or one of our upcoming authors on your blog, Email Angela & Jodi with your request.
If you're an author interested in promoting your latest book with WOW! Women On Writing Blog Tours please email us for more info.
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Let's Kick Off the Blog Tour!
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Ready to go traveling around the web? The following are the tour dates for Linda Joy Myers. Make sure you check out each listing-- many of them include a book giveaway contest for a copy of The Power of memoir! Each stop is worth visiting and is filled with useful information for aspiring authors. As you view the listings, make note of these wonderful blogs. Each one of them, a treasure, and a place that many readers call home. In a noisy online world, you will find sanctuary in these true gems.
March 8, 2010 Monday (Today!)
The Muffin
Linda will be chatting with WOW! Women On
Writing at The Muffin. Stop by and share your comments! One lucky commenter
will win copy of Linda's book!
http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/blog.html
March 9, 2010 Tuesday
Writers Inspired
In today's interview, Mary Jo Campbell is asking Linda Joy Myers everything we've been wondering about memoir writing. You can also enter to win a copy of The Power of Memoir, Linda's inspirational guide to memoir writing.
http://writerinspired.wordpress.com/
March 10, 2010 Wednesday
Meryl's Notes
Linda stops by Meryl's Notes today to share some more tips on memoir writing. If you want to pen your own history, stop by and get some pointers from a pro!
http://www.meryl.net/section/blog/
March 12, 2010 Friday
Day by Day Writer
There is no happiness without some sadness. No sadness without some happiness. And when you're writing for the YA market you often have both emotions in the same scene! Linda Joy Myers stops by today to discuss the importance of balancing dark and light stories and emotions.
http://daybydaywriter.wordpress.com/
March 15, 2010 Monday
Pick the Brain
Linda Joy Myers visits Pick the Brain, a wonderful site dedicated to self improvement with a focus on personal productivity, motivation, and self education.
http://www.pickthebrain.com/
March 16, 2010 Tuesday
Cathy C.'s Hall of Fame
Linda stops by Cathy C. Hall's blog to share her thoughts on accidental enlightenment. You'll also have the opportunity to win a copy of her book The Power of Memoir!
http://www.cathychall.blogspot.com/
C. Hope Clark
Stop by today for C. Hope Clark's review of The Power of Memoir and come back tomorrow for a guest post from author Linda Joy Myers.
http://www.hopeclark.blogspot.com/
March 17, 2010 Wednesday
C. Hope Clark
Are you dreading the annual 4th of July picnic already? And not because you hate your Aunt Mary's potato salad? Don't miss Linda Joy Myers's post How to Write a Memoir and Still Go Home for the Holidays at C. Hope Clark's blog today.
http://www.hopeclark.blogspot.com/
March 19, 2010 Friday
Words By Webb
Stop by Words By Webb for a review of Linda Joy Myers's The Power of Memoir and a chance to ask her a few questions about memoir writing!
http://jodiwebb.com/
March 23, 2010 Tuesday
Studio Notes by Shai Coggins
Stop by Shai Coggins's blog for a review of The Power of memoir and an interview with author Linda Joy Myers!
http://www.shaicoggins.com/
March 24, 2010 Wednesday
100 Memoirs
Linda Joy Myers stops by 100 Memoirs to tell writers how to write your memoir and still go home for the holidays.
http://www.100memoirs.com/
March 25, 2010 Thursday
100 Memoirs
Linda Joy Myers is back at 100 Memoirs, but this time Shirley Showalter interviews Linda about the role of friends and family members in a writer's memoir. You can also enter to win a copy of Linda's book The Power of Memoir!
http://www.100memoirs.com/
March 29, 2010 Monday
Memory Writers Network
Linda Joy Myers will be visiting Jerry Waxler at the Memory Writers Network today. I can't wait to see what these two memoirists come up with!
http://memorywritersnetwork.com/blog/
April 1, 2010 Monday
Nonfiction Ink
Laura Cross is putting memoir writer Linda Joy Myers in the hot seat today with her weekly feature, "Five Questions with..." You can also enter to win a copy of The Power of Memoir!
http://www.nonfictionink.com/
April 2, 2010 Tuesday
Memory Writers Network
Today Jerry Waxler will be reviewing The Power of Memoir by Linda Joy Myers. His reviews are always informative, so be sure to stop by!
http://memorywritersnetwork.com/blog/
We have more dates to come, so be sure to check out our Events Calendar HERE.
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Want to host one of our touring authors?
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 Upcoming Author Tours: If
you have a blog or website and would like to host one of our authors below, we are still accepting a few choice blogs to participate in our
Partnership Program.
Come and join the fun! Please email Angela & Jodi at blogtour@wow-womenonwriting.com
and put "Blog Tour Partnership" in the subject line. Please tell us the author you are interested in and your available
dates. We'll get back to you with the details if you are accepted. We
look forward to hearing from you!
Content for your blog: All of our touring authors are available for interviews, or they will provide a guest post on a topic relating to the writing process or their book.
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 Tour Dates: April 19, 2010 - May 21, 2010
Title: Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs
Author: Cindy Hudson
Genre: Parenting/Lit Reference
Synopsis: Mothers and daughters share a special bond...why not further this bond through reading together? Book clubs have been growing in popularity over the past ten years, started by a variety of people with various interests and goals. Mother-daughter book clubs offer a great way for families to grow and share--with each other and with other mother-daughter pairs. In Book by Book Cindy Hudson offers all the how-to tips mothers need to start their own successful book clubs. Hudson offers her own firsthand experience as the founder of two long-running successful mother-daughter book clubs. Hudson offers suggestions on book topics, club guidelines, and how to keep the club going as daughters grow older. How big should the club be? Whom should we invite? How often should we meet? How do we make sure we actually read the books? Hudson has all the answers. With recommended book lists (divided by four age groups), online resources, and suggested recipes for book-club treats, Book by Book is a great resource for helping moms and daughters form new memories and traditions.
 About the Author:
Cindy Hudson grew up in Brusly, Louisiana, where she nourished her
early love of reading while wandering the cubbyhole rooms of her local
library, a converted Victorian mansion. Wandering the aisles of
bookstores and libraries are still two of her favorite things, and if
she can do that with her husband and daughters she's even happier. Hudson writes from her home in Portland, Oregon. Author's Websites:
Website: http://www.motherdaughterbookclub.com
Blog: http://motherdaughterbookclub.wordpress.com/
Facebook: Mother-Daughter Book Club Fan Page
Twitter: www.twitter.com/momdtrbookclub
Goodies:
You will receive a copy of Cindy's book Book by Book: The Complete Guide to Creating Mother-Daughter Book Clubs (Seal Press).
Participate! Please email us
with "Blog Tour Partnership" in the subject line and your available
dates. We schedule 2-3 stops per week from April 19th - May 21st. We look forward to hearing from you!
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I hope you'll join us on Linda Joy Myers's book blog tour. It will be a fun and informative journey, full of fantastic information for memoir writers! Mark your calendars, and save these dates.
Either Jodi or myself will be personally attending each and every blog
stop on the tour. And I have to say, I'm truly excited! We'd
love for you all to get involved and join us in a virtual vacation.
Take a trip across the globe by participating in this tour. Each stop
shares a different point of view, a new topic, and has its own unique
voice. We'd love to hear yours too, so come along for the ride, and
we'll be looking for your comments!
And don't forget to visit The Muffin today and comment for a chance to win a copy of Linda Joy Myers's book The Power of Memoir!
Write on!
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Warmest,
Angela, Jodi, & Team WOW!
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