by Hollye Dexter | Apr 5, 2016 | telling the truth, truth in memoir, writing, writing about family, writing memoir
Storytelling has existed since the beginning of humankind. Our stories are the connective tissue that holds humanity and possibly even the universe together. Poet and activist Muriel Rukeyser famously wrote, “The Universe is made of stories, not of...
by Hollye Dexter | May 17, 2015 | Stephen Bishop, writers and rejection, writing, writing life, writing memoir
In Stephen Bishop’s guest bathroom, there is a framed rejection letter from Apple Records, saying that they found his compositions “unsuitable” for their catalog.When you exit the bathroom and walk down the hall, however, you’ll see this — walls lined with gold...
by Hollye Dexter | Jan 14, 2015 | Amy Ferris, being published, Fire Season, memoir, telling the truth, writing
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG.ADVANCE READER COPIES JUST ARRIVED. Troy asked me, “How do you feel?” Hmmm…How do I feel? Excited. Nervous. Relieved. And maybe just a little bit like puking.Years of soul searching, hard work, ass-in-chair 24/7 writing...
by Hollye Dexter | Sep 10, 2014 | Dani Shapiro, facebook addiction, Internet addiction, life lessons, meditation, social media, writing
This summer, after years of both working in social media and having active personal accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, a spate of ugly events caused me to shut down my computer and walk away. I didn’t plan this, nor did I have any idea if I would ever open...
by Hollye Dexter | May 9, 2014 | The Writing Process Blog Tour, writing
Hello all,I’ve been asked to participate in the “My Writing Process” blog tour. I post today, and will invite three writers to carry the tour forward on their own blogs the following week. I was invited to participate by my soul sister, the talented...
by Hollye Dexter | Nov 20, 2013 | gratitude, inspiration, writing
To all of you who read the excerpt from my new memoir Wind To Wildfire (posted for the 24 hour period on the anniversary of the fire) I thank you, thank you, thank you.Words are insufficient to express my gratitude for your encouragement and support. I am warmed that...