Discover the memoir writing journey of Julie Fingersh, an award-winning journalist turned "accidental author" of Stay: A Story of Family, Love, and Other Traumas. Named a People Magazine Best Memoir, Julie reveals how midlife crisis, empty nesting, and buried family secrets ignited her bestselling book. Learn why she stopped writing for 30 years—and how radical truth-telling healed her. What happens when publishing success isn’t enough? Unlock universal lessons on creativity, resilience, and finding your voice.
TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Julie’s accidental author origin
1:17 - Why she stopped writing
2:45 - Midlife crisis awakening
3:45 - Montana writer’s retreat
4:24 - Crafting memoir for readers
7:44 - Memoir cover symbolism
8:48 - People Magazine accolade
11:00 - Universal reader resonance
19:48 - Platform-building struggles
22:00 - Arrival fallacy revelation
26:13 - Family permission to publish
31:32 - Julie’s gratitude to Dara
32:24 - Outro
RESOURCES: https://juliefingersh.com/ https://juliefingersh.com/stay
