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SUMMARY:Writing About Trauma with Mimi Nichter
DESCRIPTION:Join the International Memoir Writers Association on June 6 for a powerful conversation with Mimi Nichter on “Writing About Trauma.” \nA finalist for the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books Literary Award in Nonfiction\, Mimi will discuss her gripping memoir\, Hostage\, which recounts surviving the 1970 hijacking of TWA Flight 741 and the lasting impact of trauma\, silence\, survival\, and resilience. \nThis promises to be an unforgettable discussion about transforming painful experience into meaningful memoir — and how storytelling can become part of the healing process. Join us.
URL:https://sdmwa.org/event/writing-about-trauma-with-mimi-nichter/
LOCATION:ZOOM Online\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Andrea Leeb\, Author of Such a Pretty Picture Writing About Family Secrets
DESCRIPTION:Every family has secrets. The memoirist’s challenge is deciding what to reveal\, what to protect\, and how to tell the truth with both courage and care. Join USA Today bestselling author Andrea Leeb\, author of Such a Pretty Picture\, for a candid discussion about writing family secrets. Drawing from her own memoir journey\, Andrea will explore the ethical\, emotional\, and craft-related challenges of writing about family while creating a story that is honest\, compelling\, and deeply human.
URL:https://sdmwa.org/event/andrea-leeb-author-of-such-a-pretty-picture-writing-about-family-secrets/
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