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 | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The first draft of my memoir was overwritten and empty, all underpainting without meaning. The next drafts brimmed with plot and crime scenes, but these too were all content without reflection. I read books on the craft of writing; and still, my story unraveled. I...
by SDMWA | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Book: Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A Mostly True Memoir Author: Lisa Cheek Sit, Cinderella, Sit reminds us of three powerful life lessons – you’re never too old, there’s always more magic, and taking a chance on yourself is always worth it. Merging travel, cultures,...
