by Debi Lewis | Dec 8, 2022 | Blog
After a week full of writing and podcast news I knew I needed to share an update. It’s been a whirlwind by me– a whirlwind I’m incredibly grateful for. Here’s what you’ll find in this post: Home Is a Made-Up Place new book announcement Pushcart Prize nomination the...
by Debi Lewis | Jun 9, 2022 | Blog
A year out from publication and I’ve just gotten the news that my memoir When She Comes Back is a Finalist in the International Book Awards and the National Indie Excellence Awards! I’m very pleased that my debut has now placed as a Finalist in this competition as...
by Debi Lewis | Apr 27, 2022 | Blog
It’s my absolute pleasure to share my interview with writing and publishing expert Jane Friedman on episode 8 of my limited series podcast Let’s Talk Memoir! Jane Friedman joins me for a conversation about the most common craft issues she sees in memoir manuscripts,...
by Debi Lewis | Mar 22, 2022 | Blog
I’m so excited to share that the first two episodes of my new limited series podcast THE BODY MYTH are here! A few months ago, I began surveying women about their body image experience. I asked questions like: When did you begin judging your body? What messages did...
by Debi Lewis | Feb 16, 2022 | Blog
I hope February is treating you well so far. This month I’m thinking about all the ways it feels good to take up space in the world: To accept our size Our bodies Where we come from What makes us happy How we choose to live To honor what we have lost What we need What...
by Debi Lewis | Jan 18, 2022 | Blog
What I’m working on-New Podcast announcement! Did you know that 50% of American girls ages 11-13 feel they are overweight? And more than half of the women I’ve interviewed for my body survey reported feeling self-conscious about how they look more than ten times a...