Author Q&A with Carlyn Montes De Oca

We’re excited to welcome Carlyn Montes De Oca for a special live Q&A following our July 31st book club discussion of her powerful memoir, Junkyard Girl: A Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets, and Second Chances.

Carlyn shares a story that doesn’t shy away from the big questions: identity, truth, family, and belonging. When she discovered at age 57 that she was adopted (a secret nearly everyone in her extended family had known), her life changed overnight. Junkyard Girl traces the emotional fallout and the extraordinary journey that followed.

Now’s your chance to meet the author behind the memoir and hear the story behind the story.

Plus! Carlyn is one of the rare writers who enjoys marketing her book. I'm looking forward to gleaning helpful tips on this aspect of being an author.

We’ll explore:

• How she approached writing about long-held family secrets
• What it meant to craft a “coming-of-age” memoir later in life
• The creative process of memoir writing
• How writing this book compared to her earlier books
• Practical tips on writing, publishing, and even marketing memoirs
• And more!

Bring your questions or just come to listen in on what’s sure to be a thoughtful and engaging conversation. Carlyn is a compelling speaker who brings warmth, clarity, and insight into her process as both an author and advocate.

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About Carlyn
Carlyn Montes De Oca is a passionate animal advocate, international speaker, and multi-award-winning author of four books, including Junkyard Girl, which has won eight literary awards and became a #1 Amazon bestseller. She’s been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Woman’s Day Magazine, and TEDx, and brings decades of experience in storytelling.

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📖 If you haven’t read the book yet, there’s still time! As of the posting of this event (May 8), her ebook is on sale for 50% off at Amazon.com.

And if you'd like to join our book discussion on July 31st (without the author), RSVP here:
👉 Memoir Mentors Book Club – July 31