New Release! “The Winding Road: A Journey of Survival” by Miriam Hurdle. #memoirs #cancersurvivor #writingcommunity #readersoftwitter
I’m excited to be at Denise’s blog today. She generously shares her blog with me to host my launch tour. She is a prolific writer and poet. Her publications include but are not limited to: Just Her Poetry, The Button, This Second Chance, No Fairy Tale, Dolphin’s Cave, Elizabeth’s War, Things on a Tree, An Unusual Island, and Tree Fairies.
I continued to talk about memoir writing and discussed the role of research today. Please head over to join me for the discussion and browse around all the wonderful books by Denise L. Finn.
I’m honored to have Miriam Hurdle here today to share her story. This was a heartfelt story and my review is below.
Thank you for hosting my launch tour today, Denise. I’m thrilled to be here to share my new book with your friends.
During the launch tour, I want to talk about memoir writing. Here is my topic for today.
The Role of Research in Memoirs
Memoirs always require research. They are stories based on real-life events. Fact-check everything can be fact-checked, such as names, dates, places, weather, and events. One person wanted to write a family memoir, but she was not sure if her great-grandmother’s name spelled Emily or Emely. Her research shows Emely was the correct spelling. You can’t make up this information. The inaccuracy takes away the credibility of your story.
Example: In The Winding Road, I wrote I was holding the “10 feet” tall IV stand as my cane to walk on the hospital floor after my surgery. My writing group laughed. One said, “The IV stand feels like 10 feet tall to you because you’re short.” I then Googled the height of IV stands and changed my story to “The IV stand looked like 6 feet tall.”
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The Showers of Blessings 
What a great review and so deserved Miriam. You are inspirational. You’re book is in my cart! ❤️
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Thank you so much for your kind comment, Cindy. I’m so touched by the wonderful reviews. I appreciate your support in reading my book! I thank you wholeheartedly! 😍💖
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You’re so welcome and I can imagine you are, It’s my honor for sure to read it. 💞
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It makes me feel I did the right thing to share my book with the public rather than the family alone! 💕
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A great post and review, Miriam. You’re so right. Research and feedback from others is so important to all types of writing.
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Yes, Deborah, especially when we write historical fiction or use real locations in our writing. Some curious readers may fact check.
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I am more than happy to share your beautiful and inspiring memior, Miriam. Xo
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I appreciate your ongoing support, Denise. Hugs. 😍
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Memoirs are often the entry into becoming a writers. I love that you share your expertise in this genre, Miriam.
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You’re right, Jacqui! Even journal writing is a good practice to become a writer.
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Very nice& helpful .
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Thank you.
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You brought tears to my eyes more than once with your faith and devotion to your family, Miriam. I’m awed by your strength and determination {{hugs}}
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Thank you for saying that to me, Jacquie! When it comes down to it, family is all we got. More than once in my life, they’ve stood by me. I need them and they need me. They gave me the strength for my determination, though.
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I love your amazing advice and I’m so jealous that you’ve found and connected with a writing club! I’ve been searching for one near me but haven’t had any luck. I’m glad you’re doing well on the book tour via blog posts. Your book sounds amazing and I definitely need to pick it up. ❤️🥰
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I really enjoy my writing group. We met through Zoom during the pandemic. It turned out to be better than meeting in person, so we continue to meet on Zoom. I’m glad we do that since I’m moving. Thank you so much for your interest in my memoir. I look forward to hearing what you think. ❤ 🙂
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What an amazing idea!! Meeting on zoom is brilliant ❤️. I don’t have wifi here so I can’t really do that but it’s an amazing idea!
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Thanks for sending me over, Miriam! I missed that one at Denise’s. I love all the press you’re getting. A riveting and inspirational read. Hugs.
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I had to check twice also, Diana. Denise must have regular book reviews on Monday.
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Thanks for writing this very helpful and interesting book, Miriam! Best wishes, Michael
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You’re welcome and thank you so much, Michael.
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thank you for sharing, Michael.
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I am going to buy your book today Miriam! I will look forward to reading it!
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Thank you very much for your interest in reading my book, Carol Anne!
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Just bought it, looks really good looking forward to reading it soon 💝
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Yay 🙌! Thank you, Carol Anne! 💕
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