Mitchell S. Jackson: Turn around
The novelist and teacher who didn’t turn his back on his past, but faced it head on to find a voice uniquely his own. Read More “Mitchell S. Jackson: Turn around”
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Cookin’ with Molly Birnbaum
Writer and editor Molly Birnbaum lost her sense of smell but found her sense of place. Read More “Cookin’ with Molly Birnbaum”
Ruth Reichl: Dig in
Ruth Reichl’s memoirs read like narrative fiction. Now her first novel is on the way. Read More “Ruth Reichl: Dig in”
Mary Karr interview: Boss of memoir
She didn’t create the form, but Mary Karr has a lot to say about the art of telling your own story. Read More “Mary Karr interview: Boss of memoir”
Mary Karr on “Lit”
This first-class memoirist dissects the first words of the prologue in her third memoir. Read More “Mary Karr on “Lit””
Sam Kean: How I Write
“Once you have a good story, the science will take care of itself.” Read More “Sam Kean: How I Write”
Alexandra Petri and the “Awkward” memoir
Alexandra Petri’s memoir came early in life. Is that awkward, or OK? (Hint: Both.) Read More “Alexandra Petri and the “Awkward” memoir”
As long as it takes: Sam Quinones
Newspaper man Sam Quinones explores the labyrinthine twists and turns of extended storytelling. Read More “As long as it takes: Sam Quinones”
Touching base
A grandson’s memoir presents a softer, gentler side of a baseball legend. Read More “Touching base”
Monica Wood: Up in Mexico
Monica Wood talks about writing novels, researching personal stories and growing up in Mexico, Maine, the setting of her memoir. Read More “Monica Wood: Up in Mexico”