by SDMWA | Jul 15, 2026 | Expert Interviews, Uncategorized
1. How did you discover the IMWA, and how have you been impacted or involved with the association? When I moved to San Diego, I was looking for some places to meet people, and I had a recent experience of stories knocking around in my head, wanting to get out at...
by SDMWA | Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Anthropologist, author, speaker, and professor emerita of anthropology at the University of Arizona, Mimi Nichter is a force. This international traveler, scholar, researcher, and good human offers a window into societies while opening a door to how we live. In her...
by SDMWA | Apr 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Annabelle Gurwitch, actress, humorist, essayist, storyteller, and New York Times bestselling author of six books, has released a new book, The End of My Life Is Killing Me (Zibby Books, 2026). Released in March, the book is already a national bestseller. The inciting...
by SDMWA | Nov 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
What started as a visit from Bailey Wolff’s Ukrainian parents-in-law turned into a three-year cohabitation when war broke out in their home country. During their stay, he learned a great deal about them and about himself, including his love-hate relationship with the...
by SDMWA | Nov 3, 2025 | Memoir Showcase Winners
1. How has writing this memoir changed the way you view that day and yourself? Before I found the strength to write about that day, I carried immense shame, rage, grief, and disbelief about how far my mental health had unraveled. For a long time, putting the moment...
