tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615238818329334610.post9097363327318134068..comments2023-05-15T09:55:52.394-05:00Comments on All the Blog's a Page: Memoir & Writing: Versandra Kennebrew, author of Thank God for the ShelterShonell Baconhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615238818329334610.post-26190592882419202832009-10-03T13:12:08.454-05:002009-10-03T13:12:08.454-05:00I'm excited to say that since the date of this...I'm excited to say that since the date of this interview, "Thank God for the Shelter" has been included as a resource tool for more than 30 shelters. People in transition are learning to become self-sufficient through my encouraging and inspirational story. Thanks "All the Blogs" for the opportunity of greater exposure for my new book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274325132195040759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2615238818329334610.post-18560495189522552982009-01-10T04:42:00.000-06:002009-01-10T04:42:00.000-06:00As one who studies genealogy and histtory, I view ...As one who studies genealogy and histtory, I view memoir writing as documents one's life. Writing family history is most wonderful and I am doing that also. I belong to a family history writing group and we encourage and support each other. Tony Burroughs, well known black genealogist says while you are getting your ancestors and family stories, take the time to write your memoirs because who is going to write about you. Not egotistical at all. <BR/><BR/>Now, I think there is a difference between memoir writing and sensational writing with the purpose to shock and provoke readers. Sometimes, I suppose you have to mix the two. Some people thing they have to tell every little detail, every bad moment, when just maybe it doesn't call for all that. JMODera Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14513910913210988047noreply@blogger.com