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Writing has allowed me to get out of myself and become a collage of emotions on paper. Reading gave me access to a different reality when I needed an escape. My goal is to create this opportunity for others within my own writing.

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Did you keep journals throughout any parts of your life to help you with the details of your childhood or do you just draw from your memory in writing your memoir? (which, by the way I cannot put down.)

Venus Soileau Keeping a journal was something I began in middle school and continued into my early twenties. Writing has always been therapeutic for me. Although, I…moreKeeping a journal was something I began in middle school and continued into my early twenties. Writing has always been therapeutic for me. Although, I didn’t necessarily go back and pull things out the journals to include in the memoir, but instead the events I wrote about are still very vivid in my memory. It was almost as if I had all of the details stuck in my memory and needed to get them out to separate myself and move on. Growing up and talking about significant events with my sisters and friends also helped keep things fresh in my mind. My sisters and I often had conversations that took us back into our childhood and we compared our memories. I truly appreciate you taking the time to not only read the memoir, but also post your question. Thank you!(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Venus Soileau To deal with writer's block I pick up a book and start reading.…moreTo deal with writer's block I pick up a book and start reading.(less)

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What's Your Purpose?

When I think about the question what’s your purpose I must reflect on my career choice, public education. Sure my own kids and husband are first, but beyond that. What's my purpose? Simple, advocate for kids (other than my own).
Now that I've published my memoir, This is Not for You, readers approach me with their sympathies and comments about my childhood. I would have never been able to write t Read more of this blog post »

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“If you are going through hell, keep going.”
― Winston S. Churchill

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“It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we must do what is required.”
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“Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.”
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“Things don't go wrong and break your heart so you can become bitter and give up. They happen to break you down and build you up so you can be all that you were intended to be.”
― Charles Jones, Life Is Tremendous: Enthusiasm Makes the Difference!

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