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About first person productions

My blog "True Stories Well Told" is a place for people who read and write about real life. I’ve been leading life writing groups since 2004. I teach, coach memoir writers 1:1, and help people publish and share their life stories.

We Stand at the Cusp of Old age, Whatever That Means

By Suzy Beal I’ve worked hard to stay current and relevant with the times, but each year it becomes more challenging. Yesterday our oldest daughter set up our cell phones with “WhatsApp” so she could text us from Ireland, where … Continue reading

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Greetings from Flom, Minnesota

We’re nearing the end of this special series featuring essays shared by writers at First Monday, First Person, my “salon” for memoir writers held at the Pinney Branch Library in Madison. By Loriann Knapton Flom Minnesota, Population 183 (according to the 2020 census), … Continue reading

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Touched By An Angel

For the next month or so, True Stories Well Told is featuring essays shared by writers at First Monday, First Person, my “salon” for memoir writers held at the Pinney Branch Library in Madison. By Richard Senn Do you believe in angels? … Continue reading

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At Last a Moment

For the next month or so, True Stories Well Told is featuring writers who have shared their work at First Monday, First Person, my “salon” for memoir writers held at the Pinney Branch Library in Madison. By Karen Milstein I felt my … Continue reading

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Thanks, Dad!

For the next month or so, True Stories Well Told is featuring writers who have shared their work at First Monday, First Person, my “salon” for memoir writers held at the Pinney Branch Library in Madison. By Loriann Knapton Something had gone … Continue reading

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Ah, Spring

For the next month or so, True Stories Well Told is featuring writers I have met through First Monday, First Person, my “salon” for memoir writers held at the Pinney Branch Library in Madison. By Faith Ellestad  I think I was bewitched … Continue reading

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Los Muchachas (The Motorbikes)

For the next month or so, True Stories Well Told is featuring writers I have met through First Monday, First Person, my “salon” for memoir writers held at the Pinney Branch Library in Madison. By Richard Senn The most vivid memory I … Continue reading

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Father’s Day 2023

For the next month or so, True Stories Well Told is featuring writers I have met through First Monday, First Person, my “salon” for memoir writers held at the Pinney Branch Library in Madison. By Kaye Morgan I have two adult children.  My … Continue reading

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Lemonade on the Porch

For the next month or so, True Stories Well Told will feature writers I have met through First Monday, First Person, my “salon” for memoir writers held at the Pinney Branch Library in Madison. By Sally Young I got an email from … Continue reading

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“I Love Wayne”

For the next month or so, True Stories Well Told will feature writers I have met through First Monday, First Person, my “salon” for memoir writers held at the Pinney Branch Library in Madison. By Sarah White In the spring of 1975, … Continue reading

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