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Lynn Henriksen Keeping Spirits Alive One Memoir at a Time

Lynn Henriksen
Lynn Henriksen
Tiburon, California
Member since: Jan, 2009
Last login: 11/23/2009
Last update : 11/19/2009
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  •   Lynn Henriksen "Keeping Spirits Alive One Memoir at a Time." She has helped hundreds capture in brief memoirs the memories and feelings they never thought they could record.

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  • The Way of the Soulful Thanksgiving

    November 19, 2009

    • This little turkey is taking a good look at all the reasons I have for GivingThanks. I won’t subject you to my thankfulness list, but I’m asking you to gather your thoughts about your loved ones and thank them for all they’ve given you throughout the years. Maybe you’ll thank them openly around the bountiful Thanksgiving table; better yet, put your thanks in writing. WRITING MEMOIRS ...
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  • LET ‘EM KNOW THEY MOVED YOU

    November 10, 2009

    • Words – that’s what we’re all about here, are we not? But not just any words – words that have the power to move.No matter how passionate you are about your work, do you ever question if what you’re doing really matters in the larger scheme of things in life?  Sometimes I ask myself – how much a difference does my memoir work make as I encourage sons and daughters to recognize the ...
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  • All Saints Day – Halloween Vamps & Witches – Mother Memoir, anyone?

    October 31, 2009

    • The Story Witch stirs the cauldron. A friend called asking me if I were giving my “Tap Memoir & Write Memoir” workshop at Book Passage on November 1st because it was All Saints Day. Well, no. That timing had never occurred to me, but it’s an interesting tie, and it provoked a good chuckle between us.Many people are dwelling on Halloween this weekend: witches on broomsticks silhouetted ...
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  • 3 Billion Women. “I like your hat. Do you like mine?”

    October 30, 2009

    • Soooo many stories waiting to be told. Tell me a story. A Tidbit. A trifle. What unique anecdote do you want remembered about a significant woman in your life? “If you could tell just one small story that would capture ‘her’ character and keep her spirit alive for future generations, what would it be?”If you read my guide book you might remember when I fell into Dr. Seuss syndrome with, ...
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  • A new review of Give the Gift of Story Guide Book

    October 29, 2009

    • Lynn, what a wonderful GIFT you're giving writers! I loved your book, and your class on Sunday, Nov 1st will be terrific!Lynn Cook Henriksen's Give the Gift of Story: TellTale Souls' Essential Guide to Tap Memory & Write Memoir in Five Acts provides a fresh approach to crafting engaging memoirs about significant people in our lives. Writers of any caliber will find this gem of a ...
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Comments I've Written

  • Oops! In my book, life is

    Oops! In my book, life is art at it's best - and you proved that with your interesting bit of writing about living life in multi-lanes.

  • Michael, good to hear

    Michael, good to hear positive news about the publishing industry for a change.

  • Don't be sad. Be happy that

    Don't be sad. Be happy that you care for all thing wet and wild and for a few creature comforts. Happy Thanksgiving.

  • Very thoughtful article.

    Very thoughtful article. Thank you.

  • I miss the part of the

    I miss the part of the family now gone, but great Thanksgivings around our house means keeping our loved ones near with: Grandma Jenny Jello, Aunt Audrey nippy carrot nibblers, Grandpa saugage stuffin

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