Charlene Moses is the author of Given to Submission: A journey of shame, truth, and forgiveness, which is available in my Shop. I believe Charlene’s memoir of her early life will resonate with adult
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Given to Submission Release
Charlene Moses grew up in both Massachusetts and Maine, as her parents were restless and moved frequently. Lonely and shy because she didn’t speak English in an English-speaking school, and insecure
Weaving in the Gemstones
Writing a memoir is like painting a landscape or sculpting a jewel-studded necklace. Each work of art starts as a vision, an idea; then, it evolves into a sketch, and slowly, something real and
A Look at the Authors Featured in Mixed Words
There are 10 authors featured in Mixed Words: A collection of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, a book I’ve created as a fundraiser for a nonprofit that supports children and families. They are from
Sharing the Prologue of Willful Evolution
I have promised an excerpt from “Willful Evolution,” and today, I deliver. What follows is the book’s prologue.
Feedback from a Client on the Editing Process
Recently, an author who was considering the idea of hiring me to edit and help self-publish his memoir asked if I could connect him to Judith Kelliher, the author of “A Wartime PhD,” so she could
The Evolution of a Book Name and Cover Design
As I considered a name for my first book, I went through a process that was methodical but not very productive in terms of getting me to a name I loved.
Unearthing Manuscripts from Days Past
Some of the treasures I’m recovering as I prepare to move in a few weeks are pleasant, such as snapshots of my children and grandson Eli when they were small, and writings from years past.
Coaching a Writer in Progress
Recently, I had the pleasure of conducting a Discovery Session with Charlene Moses of Laconia, New Hampshire. She is working on a memoir about painful events that occurred in her family when she was
New Memoir, “Core Strength,” to be Released Soon!
Note: The name of the book has since changed to "Willful Evolution." About a year and a half ago, I asked my intern from Westfield State University to review all the blogs I’ve written over the