This is a video about Playing in Dirt: A writer's memoir for healing

https://www.authorkimberleythorn.com/
Barnes and Noble in Reno, NV- August 22nd,11am-2pm 
Barnes and Noble in South Jordan, UT- September 5th,12pm-4pm

Host Tanya Roundy interviews author and teacher Kimberley Thorne about her debut memoir, Playing in Dirt, inspired by her Central Valley, California ranch upbringing and written from her five-year-old perspective during the years her brother battled leukemia. Kimberley shares how writing and journaling have been therapeutic through junior high and infertility, and how she now teaches young children (and older kids) to rediscover the joy of writing without over-focusing on grammar. She explains that the book began as a Christmas gift for her mother, led to publishing with support from the Author Ready group and editor Debbie, and centers on family values, community support, and finding small things to be grateful for during hardship. Kimberley discusses upcoming book signings (Reno Aug 20; South Jordan, Utah Sept 5), where to buy signed copies, and plans for an audiobook and future memoirs.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:27 Kimberley Writing Journey
01:03 Teaching Kids to Write
02:39 Writing as Therapy
03:33 Origin of Playing in Dirt
06:56 Childhood Cancer Perspective
10:30 Ranch Family Upbringing
12:14 Travel and Outdoor Life
15:10 Favorite Authors and Reads
18:22 Themes and Takeaways
21:15 Lunch Card Lady Story
25:07 Whats Next and Signings
26:36 Where to Buy and Follow
29:02 Emotions of Publishing
32:20 Final Message and Farewell

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