Being honest with one's past can be a very brave thing. In this episode, Ellen and Jennifer discuss her memoir and its themes of being a preacher's daughter and experiencing the south through Ellen's eyes. She also digs into the bravery it takes to share one's stories, especially when they may contain difficult moments or involve struggles. Let's dive in!
Ellen Nichols grew up in the American Deep South, but with a spirit of adventure. She went up to Toronto, Canada, for graduate school and stayed for fifty years. She has been writing for a living for years, but always for someone else. Her grant proposals, direct marketing letters, and especially her thank you letters are legendary. Canadians loved her tales about her Southern life so much, that she decided to write them down and they became Remember Whose Little Girl You Are.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 08:51] The Flavor of the Deep South
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• Ellen shares her story and background
• Make sure to get a copy of Remember Whose Little Girl You Are
[08:52 - 17:37] Remember Whose Little Girl You Are
• The courage it took Ellen to write her stories down and share them with the world
• What Ellen enjoyed the most about the writing process
• Some challenges Ellen faced during her writing process
[17:38 - 26:18] Honesty Is the Best Policy
• How Ellen has promoted her book and why it has been innovative
• Showing a different view of the south during the civil rights era
• Some reviews of Remember Whose Little Girl You Are
[26:19 - 32:32] Wapping Up!
• It never hurts to reach out and connect with people from the past
• Ellen shares the books that have inspired her
• Ellen is currently working on her second memoir
Learn more about Ellen and her adventures at https://ellennichols.com/
Key Quotes:
"Honesty pays off because it made me feel good that I told the truth." - Ellen Nichols
"It never hurts to reach out and touch people from the past. You never know who might be interested in your book." - Ellen Nichols
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