June 2023 - Forever Young Autobiographies

Mitan and Moni: Swedish sisters’ Hollywood fashion success story by Jenny Levallius

Case study: An amazing family story of talented women who dared to dream

Mitan and Moni: The true story of two talented, young Swedish women who dared to dream of fashion success in Hollywood by Jenny Levallius is an adventurous read.

The biography tells how the sisters went from the small time to the big time in the 1960-70s creating custom garments for celebs.

This included Goldie Hawn, Patty Duke, Marlo Thomas, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Sharon Tate, Ann-Margret and many more!

So keep reading to find out how graphic designer Levallius wrote this amazing family story about her mum and aunt plus her top tips for life-story creators …

Writing quotes: Inspirational quotes + motivational quotes to conquer a midyear hump

Positive quotes every life-story creator ought to know about

The solstice is nearly upon us marking the halfway point of the year.

So it is timely to reflect on what life-story goals we have achieved and want to pursue during the back half of the year.

Therefore I’ve been on the hunt to share with you motivational quotes and writing quotes from famous identities.

Certainly they will get you inspired to end this year with a writing bang!

Currowan: Surviving one of Australia’s worst bushfires by Bronwyn Adcock

Book review: A Walkley Award winning life story about living with fire and climate change

Currowan: The Story of a Fire and a Community During Australia’s Worst Summer is a terrifying tale.

It was written by journalist Bronwyn Adcock who fled the inferno with her children while her husband went to fight at the front.

This Black Inc read tells her story, plus those of many others, and won the 2022 Walkley Awards Book Award.

So keep reading to learn more about this memoir, why it is a must-read and what we can apply to our own life-story projects …