Mental Illness

B. Lynn Goodwin, multi-award winning author of Never too Late, has published her interview with me on her blog. Words a good friend told me years ago, that “My Story Must Be Told,” is the title. Lynn’s introductory paragraphs give this overview:

“We all have things we don’t remember. Some memories move over to make space for more important ones, and some get buried because they ignite pain or fear. In Mary Jo Doig’s memoir, Patchwork, a flashback following the death of a relative opens a passageway to horrific secrets buried since childhood.

Patchwork is the riveting story of one woman who strives to live a life full of love, only to endure tragedies with two of her children and struggles in her marriages—the consequences of a mysterious life-long behavior unnoticed by her family or teachers. Like a needle stitching together a quilt, the memories Mary Jo recovers show why her early years were threaded with a need to be invisible. You don’t want to miss her healing journey.”

I welcome this opportunity to share with you what I have learned as a first-time author. Moreover, I hope you will discover some wisdom for your own writing journey. And, lastly, be sure to check out Lynn’s entire blog. She’s been mentoring authors online since 1997 and teaches personalized online classes. She also provides manuscript consultations, as well as writing, contest, and marketing advice. She’s an excellent resource.

And now, kindly join our full conversation on Lynn’s blog at Writer Advice.