On Writing a Memoir

[Angie Maher]

I self-published mine last September. I wrote it for myself under a pen name, so I haven’t really been able to publicly share it. I chose to write under a pen name because, as you know, we don’t live our lives in isolation…they overlap and intersect with others’ lives. And sometimes the ugliness can cause problems in ink. I haven’t sold many copies, but I’ve gotten good reviews online. My goal was that my story inspires someone to keep going when they want to give up. Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[Mo Issa]

Thanks, Angie! Good to know about your memoir!

[Grace Drigo]

I completely agree about self books being “limited” in the help they give. I rarely end up actually doing what they recommend. Reading about another persons life story allows for deeper connection, empathy and compassion. Congratulations. I hope to write mine one day. 🩵

[Mo Issa]

Thanks, Grace!

[Harun Kewa]

Congrats on the memoir, Mo 👏🏾.

[Mo Issa]

Thank you, Harun.

[Jamie Millard]

Well done Mo! Your writing and the way that you tell stories is inspirational. You’ve made a big difference on my own writing. Thank you and Congratulations! 🙏❤️

[Mo Issa]

Thanks, Jamie. It works both ways, as your lyrical, poetic writing has left an imprint on me.