Tag Archives: memoir

In My Next Life

Posted on January 6, 2013 by erin

in my next life i shall be a midwife, catching slippery babies in my arms each day. holding new life in my hands and watching the purplish faces change to red, the first breaths, the first cries. watching miracles happen … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Writing

Posted on November 1, 2012 by erin

            In 1998 Heidi Cave was an active young woman looking forward to all the possibilities life had to offer. That all changed when her car was struck by a reckless driver going more than … Continue reading →

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Our Story to Tell : Guest Post by Alexandra Rosas-Schultze

Posted on July 17, 2012 by erin

  Alexandra is a first-generation American who writes memoir and humor for various websites. She posts on her personal blog Good Day, Regular People of life in a small town as the mother of three boys. Alexandra was named a 2011 … Continue reading →

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Travis Sloat: My Writer Roots

Posted on June 15, 2012 by erin

          Travis Sloat is an amateur everything who recently learned that in order to go pro in anything, you have to work for it. He and his wife, whom he affectionately calls “The Missus,” adopted two … Continue reading →

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Surrounded By Their Sex

Posted on April 10, 2012 by erin

St. Patrick’s Day weekend, 1992. I was 16. We lived on the parade route so tons of people were at our house. Sandwiches, chips, green petits fours, doberge from Gambino’s Bakery, and ice chests full of beer and soft drinks were crammed into our kitchen. People were … Continue reading →

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The Dance

Posted on March 20, 2012 by erin

I was at my friend’s thirteenth birthday party, wearing a brand new UNITS outfit, complete with stockings, matching flats, and as much makeup as Mom allowed (lip gloss and eye shadow). The room was dark and Phil Collins crooned ”Groovy Kind of Love” loudly from the stereo. Plastered … Continue reading →

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Day Three Dirty Hair

Posted on March 13, 2012 by erin

For the first time in too long, I’m linking up with today’s prompt. I know I can count on you to rip me to pieces! Jon Acuff recently urged a room of writers, photographers, and entrepreneurs: “Don’t compare your beginning … Continue reading →

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I Came Here To Dance.

Posted on June 28, 2011 by erin

Today’s prompt: School trips. We all go on them. What trip do you remember the most? Where did you go & who was with you? How did you get there? Write a memoir post about a memorable school trip. Word … Continue reading →

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We Were So Cool.

Posted on May 17, 2011 by erin

  Today’s Red Dress Club prompt: write non-fiction based on memories inspired by the above photo! My friend Michelle and I were hanging out one weekend, trying to find something fun to do. As sophomores in high school, we tried to … Continue reading →

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I Remember

Posted on May 11, 2011 by erin

Linking up with Denise of Musings de Mommy for an “I remember” post. I remember my metal Wonder Woman lunch box with the matching thermos. Long gone now and sad I didn’t save it, because some days I sure could use a little Wonder … Continue reading →

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