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. <b> </b> <b> </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>TIMESTAMPS:</b> <b> </b><br /><br />0:00 - Intro <br />0:22 - Julie’s accidental author origin <br />1:17 - Why she stopped writing <br />2:45 - Midlife crisis awakening <br />3:45 - Montana writer’s retreat <br />4:24 - Crafting memoir for readers <br />7:44 - Memoir cover symbolism <br />8:48 - People Magazine accolade <br />11:00 - Universal reader resonance <br />19:48 - Platform-building struggles <br />22:00 - Arrival fallacy revelation <br />26:13 - Family permission to publish <br />31:32 - Julie’s gratitude to Dara <br />32:24 - Outro  <b> </b> <b> </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>RESOURCES:</b> <b> </b><br /><br /><a href="https://juliefingersh.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://juliefingersh.com/</a> <br />https://juliefingersh.com/stay