Author Barry Oakley’s memoir Mugshots takes the reader on a journey through his life, from his childhood at the Christian Brothers in 1938 to uncertain career paths that aren’t quiet right for him. But among the jobs he lands and doesn’t enjoy or prosper at (although it must be said, the range of job positions […]

Most people have an interesting life story or family history and many toy with the idea of writing it – someday. Initially there are more questions than answers. Where to start? How to tell the story? What to include or leave out? What period should it cover? It can be overwhelming. Amanda Hampson, author of […]

We caught up with Mary Moody recently and spoke with her about how she writes, and the balancing act that comes with writing memoir. In The Long Hot Summer you describe the experience of sequestering yourself in a hotel to write, which sounded quite necessary at the time. Does your writing practice differ according to […]