Crafting Your Memoir and the Gift of the Unexpected
Crafting Your Memoir and the Gift of the Unexpected
May 16, 2026 2:30 PM 3:45 PM Prestige Hudson Room
Writing a memoir is a complex process and there can be many sink or swim moments on its path to completion. At the same time opportunities can arise and it is important to recognize them when they are placed in your palm. Deanna will share the story of her experience recording an audiobook version of her updated 30th Anniversary edition of Wilderness Mother, released by Ronsdale Press in 2025.
Whether you are thinking about writing a memoir, or if you are bogged down in the process and looking for guidance, this master class could address your concerns. Deanna Barnhardt Kawatski’s memoirs include Wilderness Mother, Clara and Me, Burning Man, Slaying Dragon and the updated edition of Wilderness Mother, re edited and containing 50 new pages of stories.
