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![]() The Right Story Written by Lindsey Osborne When Amy Bickers couldn’t find the book she needed — one about how to move forward after witnessing suicide — she decided to write it. Birmingham ShinesAmy Bickers sits down with host Sheree Martin to talk about writing, grieving, coping, and the power of storytelling.
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The path to 'The Geography of You and Me'Defying the taboo of talking about suicide, a Birmingham author finds an audience both supportive and in need.
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The Best Talks from Tedx Birmingham 2016 Tedx Birmingham’s theme in 2016 was Pure Imagination. But the best talks had more to do with the truths in life. From living through tragedy to living through college, each of these talked about living life on life’s terms. The great news is that the talks are all posted on the internet for to view and to share. Here are some of our favorites from this year. |
The Geography of a Memoir: An Interview with Amy BickersIn this candid interview with See Jane Write Magazine, the author talks about how she found the courage to finally share her story.
![]() TEDx Birmingham 2016: Pure Imagination
Posted 03-14-2016 by Michael Krall. Last weekend, UAB’s Alys Stephens Center was home to a day featuring featuring 18 different speakers sharing thought-provoking ideas. The goal for organizers is for these ideas to amount to big changes in Birmingham. WBHM’s Program Director, Michael Krall attended the conference and spoke about his experience with Andrew Yeager. |
Red Clay Readers Podcast with Carla Jean Whitley
Carrie Rollwagen, author of The Localist: Think Independent, Buy Local and Reclaim the American Dream, and Amy Bickers, author of The Geography of You and Me: A Memoir, share why they opted for crowdfunded self publishing. During a conversation filled with laughter, they explain their choices and offer advice on establishing Kickstarter rewards and goals. http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/08/red_clay_readers_podcast_self.html