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]]>What if you could sit down with someone who was very close to one of the biggest entertainers in American history? What questions would you ask them, and what insights might you come away with?
That’s the opportunity I had not only with today’s interview, but also with the whole process of writing The Faith of Elvis with Billy Stanley, Elvis Presley’s stepbrother. Billy and his two younger brothers moved into Graceland to live with Elvis and his family when Billy’s mother married Elvis’s father, Vernon.
The book recounts Elvis’s journey of faith, not only as a spiritual person himself, but also through the lens of his relationship to Billy and his brothers. Billy spent 17 years with Elvis, getting a firsthand glimpse into his life and faith.
Billy was a successful salesman and airplane mechanic. Now, he and his wife, Liz, live in Memphis, just a few miles from Graceland.
In our conversation, I talk to Billy about some of the themes in the book, how the book impacted me as a writer, and our process of creating it together.
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]]>Maybe you’ve thought about doing the ultimate deep-dive into storytelling, which is writing your OWN story by creating a memoir. My guest today is here to give us guidance on writing a compelling memoir.
Her name is Alice Sullivan, and she is a ghostwriter, collaborator, and 11-time New York Times bestselling editor. A natural-born storyteller, she’s written 54 books and edited over 1,300 titles. She specializes in nonfiction, specifically memoir, self-help, and personal growth.
Alice helps clients identify their goals and messages while creating engaging content to connect with their target markets. Her favorite projects are those that challenge her point of view and expand her knowledge.
A couple of months ago, I mentioned here on the podcast that I was working on my father’s Vietnam memoir. This was my opportunity to ask Alice everything I wanted to know about memoirs, and she did not disappoint!
In this interview, we discuss topics like how to find the narrative thread or theme in a story, how to figure out the structure of a memoir, where to begin and end a memoir, how to structure a chapter and the transitions between chapters, and some of Alice’s favorite authors.
Missileman: The Secret Life of Cold War Engineer Wallace Clauson by John Clauson
The Rise: An Unforgettable Journey of Self-Love, Forgiveness, and Transformation by Danette May
The Leader Within Us: Mindset, Principles, and Tools for a Life By Design by Warren Rustand
7 Days of Christmas: A Season of Generosity by Jen Hatmaker
Connect with Alice on LinkedIn
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