Writing about Absent Fathers and Attachment Styles with Acamea Deadwiler
- Author
- Lisa Cooper Ellison
- Published
- Thu 17 Oct 2024
- Episode Link
- https://lisacooperellison.com/writing-about-absent-fathers-and-attachment-styles
Join me and Pushcart Nominee, TedX Speaker, and multi-passionate creative, Acamea Deadwiler, as we talk about normalized violence, how our attachment styles can influence the way we approach our memoirs, and the importance of connecting with your inner compass. During our conversation, you’ll also learn what transcendental meditation is and how Acamea used her TM practice while writing her memoir, Daddy’s Little Stranger,
Acamea’s bio: Acamea Deadwiler is a Pushcart Prize nominated memoirist and essayist who received praise from Publishers Weekly and authored the memoir, Daddy’s Little Stranger. Her work has appeared in Bellevue Literary Review, North American Review, and Beyond Words Literary Magazine, among other publications. Acamea’s media features include the New York Post, Cosmopolitan, Bustle, and the FOX television network. She is also a TEDx speaker. Currently residing in Nevada, Acamea is an Indiana native. She is a fellow in the MFA program at Randolph College.
Resources Mentioned During This Episode:
Episode Highlights
- 1:00 The Stories We Carry
- 7:00 Dealing with Normalized Violence
- 11:29 Choosing the Right Moments When Trauma Is High
- 15:30 Writing About Abandonment
- 18:00 Attachment Styles and Storytelling
- 24:12: Essay Collections vs Memoir
- 28:00 Writing About Bad Behavior
- 35:19 Transcendental Meditation and Writing
- 41:50 Connecting With Your Inner Compass
- 43:00 Acamea’s Best Writing Advice
Connect with Acamea:
- Instagram - @acamea
- Twitter - @acameald
- Website - acameadeadwiler.com
- Book - Daddyslittlestranger.com
Connect with your host, Lisa:
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