From Family Stories To Published Book: Kim’s Journey To “The Fence I Walked”

We welcome Kim to share how a private family project became a published book of 32 short stories about rural 80s childhood, strict love, and big family moments. We dig into why she wrote it, how she finished despite overwhelm, and what readers are feeling now.• origin as a gift for kids and her mom • vivid sensory writing that triggers nostalgia • 80s country freedom and the tank as a swimming hole • Jerry Walker’s rules, love, and work ethic • short chapters for non-readers and busy lives • entire book drafted on a phone in Notes • overwhelm, quitting tendencies, and accountability • formatting, deadlines, and the last-mile push • cover symbolism and the title confusion • journaling through memoir and reframing mom’s service as gratitude • universal moments across generations and reader reactions • ebook, paperback, hardback live and audiobook in progress • local book signing details and community support • request for Amazon reviews to reach more readersAfter this podcast is over, make sure you give it a like and a share And please subscribe and review this podcast Please leave a review because I've sold a bunch of books and I have seven reviewshttps://aarondegler.com/