Narrative Mindworks talks with author, educator, and memoirist Melanie Brooks, MFA about the challenges of writing trauma-centered narratives, exploring themes of grief, gender bias in memoir, and the responsibility of storytelling to foster connection, highlighting how “hard stories” can help readers feel seen, less alone, and more deeply understood.
Mindworks in Conversation with Author, Educator, and Memoirist Melanie Brooks, MFA
