Dear friends, I just wanted you all to know that I am taking a hiatus from ghostwriting memoirs at this time, so I can focus on family, writing books, and serving in the community. Thanks to those who opened up their homes and trusted me with their beautiful stories; I […]
Congratulations to Janell Phelps for publishing her parents’ life story, Joy in Our Journey!
Congratulations to the Phelps family for publishing their Mama’s inspiring life story, “My Story of Faith.” These two ladies and their family were so fun to work with. I admire their tireless dedication. Today, I got to deliver the book to them. As they looked at the photos and stories […]
I first got to know Mary Ruth Hammond when I read her sensitive and compelling From the Heart columns in the Transcript Bulletin. When she “retired” from doing that, I would see her sometimes in Grantsville. I loved talking to her as we had a lot in common, including a […]
Write short stories instead. Years ago, I used to write short stories. Scary ones. Funny ones. Romantic ones. It was a good format for me to share my stories. Less overwhelming. In a matter of 500 words, or 1000 words, I could finish a story. There was a […]
With Thanksgiving coming up, here’s one thing you can bring to the table, and it won’t even make a mess in the kitchen or add calories to the waistline: a digital recorder. I don’t know how many times I’ve sat around a table with loved ones, and have wished I […]
The other day, I was visiting with a friend from church and she said, “I LOVE organizing!” She was referring to closets, shelves, houses, etc. I told her she was welcome to come over to my house and organize anytime. Closets might not be my expertise, but book organization is […]
I’d already arranged to have a photo shoot for a Treasured Stories poster with Kathy Mouritsen and “one or two grandkids” this past week, when she called. “Jewel,” she said, her voice tinged with despair. “I don’t think I can do it.” “Do what?” I asked. “Just pick one or […]
20 years. That’s how long Matt Price has been involved with Grantsville High School’s theater program. First, as a volunteer, then as the theater director/drama teacher. And boy, does he have stories to tell. For their 20th anniversary just this past week, the school put on a fabulous performance of Phantom […]
From Poet to Published Jan Fultz with her book “The Winds of March” Sometimes a memoir can take a different shape than the traditional storybook format. Such was the case with my talented client Jan Fultz, who has been turning her observations and experiences into poetry all her life. A […]