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[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”What’s your story to tell? Join students locally from Sacramento, nationally and internationally, in person or via Zoom, and let me give you tools and guidance to create a legacy.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=””]As an award-winning family columnist for 16 years, author of two books, writer for former California First Lady, Maria Shriver, and current contributor to Maria Shriver\u2019s Sunday Paper, let me help you tell your story \u2014 and help you publish it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starting as a class offering at a local senior center in Sacramento, Writing Your Memoirs has blossomed into an affordable, international class via Zoom \u2014 so you can join our 1-hr, once weekly class from anywhere.<\/p>\n

Through guided journaling and writing exercises, over the last seven years I have guided dozens of novice writers toward their goal of creating something of value for themselves, their family and eager readers. Nine of my students have self-published their books with four more coming soon.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”34734″ img_size=”large”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1686236696610{background-color: #faf3e9 !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Classes are not being offered at this time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please contact me at Kellimwheeler@aol.com if you have completed your memoir and are looking for an editor\/publisher.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”34525″ img_size=”medium”][vc_btn title=”Registration CLOSED” shape=”square” color=”mulled-wine” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”target:_blank”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Books published by my imprint, Hawthorne Street Press:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Momservations, The Fine Print of Parenting,<\/a> by Kelli Wheeler<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Forget Your Lunch, Diapers to Diploma Parenting Wisdom,<\/a> by Kelli Wheeler<\/p>\n

A Shy Farm Girl Travels the World, And Gets a Real Education,<\/a> by Joan Dornan<\/p>\n

Opening Curtains, Letting in the Light to Find my Path to Love, Music and Fulfillment,<\/a> by Margo Scandella<\/p>\n

My Quiet Strength, A Life of Self-Growth, Acceptance and Gratitude<\/a>, by Esta Wiederanders<\/p>\n

Unlocking the Cage, Becoming Authentic,<\/a> by Carol Loew<\/p>\n

An Ordinary Woman, My Unexpected Journey from Maine to California<\/a>, by Sally White<\/p>\n

I Did Not Expect This! A Timid Swedish Girl Climbs High,<\/a> by Eva Sagvold Harriman<\/p>\n

Grammie Gail’s Tales, A Memoir on Life, Love and Lessons<\/a>, by Gail Ball<\/p>\n

Earning My Choices to Become a Surgeon, A Life Story of Incredible Encounters and Daring Decisions,<\/a> by Jack G. Bruner, M.D. FACS[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”34493,34494,34506,34511″ autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Books written in Writing Your Memoirs Class, published by now defunct I Street Press:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blending Two Cultures Under One Roof, by Maren Smith<\/p>\n

A Life Lived on My Terms, From India to America Spanning 12,000 Miles, by Indru Kriplani<\/p>\n

Simple Treasures, Memoirs of a 39er, by Charlotte Richmond<\/p>\n

Never Forget Where You Came From, by Elaine and Alan Cooperman<\/p>\n

My Father and Other Songs of the South, A Daughter\u2019s Memoir, by Sydney Sadler[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”34504,34497,34510,34509,34496″ autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Self-Published with my guidance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travels of a Lifetime, My Journey to Find the Missing Pieces, by Geri Jamison<\/p>\n

Sylvia Sue Smith a Memoir, by Sylvia Smith<\/p>\n

Portraits of Perseverance, The Big Book of 200 Women in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics,<\/a> by (16-yr-old!) Kate Ainley-Zoll<\/p>\n

Lady Leader Leaves a Lasting Legacy, From the Cotton Patch to the Pentagon and Beyond<\/a>, by Alice Astafan[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”34495,34505,34518″ autoplay=”yes” hide_pagination_control=”yes” wrap=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Coming Soon from Hawthorne Street Press:<\/strong><\/p>\n

My Journey Home, by Charlotte Bible<\/p>\n

Grammy Gail Tells More Tales, by Gail Ball<\/p>\n

My Life with Maren, By Larry Smith<\/p>\n

Take My Hand, Come Ride the Merry-Go-Round With Me, by Sharon Ramirez<\/p>\n

Healing Hands, Powerful Voice: A Surgeon\u2019s Fight for Better Medical Advocacy While Living His Best Life, by Jack G. Bruner, M.D. FACS[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1686236769216{background-color: #faf3e9 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

“Simple Treasures, Memoirs of a 39er”<\/h3>

Kelli, it was so fun being in your class! Of course, it had been awhile since I put pen to paper and I did have a knock-down drag-out with the pictures. Now I know it was all totally worth it! Thank you for all your guidance and encouragement! Love, Charlotte.<\/p><\/div>

Charlotte Richmond<\/div>
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I am very grateful…<\/h3>

Kelli, you have been an inspiration and a blessing to me. I am very grateful for all your supportive help. Many hugs.<\/p><\/div>

Margaret France<\/div>
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I have so much to thank you for<\/h3>

I have so much to thank you for. When I started your class, I had somewhat of an idea
\nof how I was going to do Willie\u2019s book. After starting your class, I had so much more to
\nsay. I hope it will be a learning tool, especially for young people. Hugs.<\/p><\/div>

Anita Llamas<\/div>
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It means so much to me to have this opportunity to write.<\/h3>

I wanted to tell you how thankful I am for you and for our class. It means so much to me to have this opportunity to write. Thank you for all that you do to make our class such a wonderful, welcoming, encouraging, productive experience. I am enjoying it so much! You are the best!<\/p><\/div>

Shirley Mouer<\/div>
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“A Shy Canadian Farm Girl Travels the Word, And Gets a Real Education!”<\/h3>

This memoir would not have reached the written stage without the guidance and help of Kelli Wheeler, Writing Instructor, Author, Freelance Writer and a true friend. I so appreciated her guidance and technical help.<\/p><\/div>

Joan Dornan<\/div>
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Best kind of teacher<\/h3>

You have been the best kind of teacher \u2013 one who inspires us to learn more!<\/p><\/div>

Regan Johnson<\/div>
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Thank you, Kelli.<\/h3>

Thank you, Kelli. You have given me the tools to tell the stories of my life and the stories of the people in my life.<\/p><\/div>

Elaine Bick<\/div>
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“A Life Lived on My Terms, From India to America Spanning 12,000 Miles”<\/h3>

I also want to thank my mentor and initial editor, Kelli Wheeler, who taught what to write and what not to write. She continuously corrected my drafts and gave sage advice, encouragement and inspiration.<\/p><\/div>

Indru Kriplani<\/div>
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“Sylvia Sue Smith, A Memoir”<\/h3>

\u2026I\u2019d like to thank Kelli Wheeler, my memoir instructor, for her guidance, encouragement and advice on this spiritual and memorable journey.<\/p><\/div>

Sylvia Smith<\/div>
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“Risk to Rise”<\/h3>

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the energy you put into each class.
\nWe come in thinking that no one will ever want to read \u201cour story\u201d and go out thinking
\nwe may be receiving the Pulitzer Prize in literature soon. Without your encouragement
\nand forward directed prompts each week I would still be back at the \u2018I was born on a
\ndark, stormy night\u2019 stage.<\/p><\/div>

Barbara Killeen, Risk to Rise<\/div>
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I have learned so much<\/h3>

Kelli, thank you for sharing your talents with the class. I have learned so much about writing from you.<\/p><\/div>

Bobbie Lou Hunt<\/div>
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“Never Forget Where You Came From”<\/h3>

We would like to thank Kelli Wheeler for providing the guidance we needed to make this memoir possible. Without her help, it would not have become a reality.<\/p><\/div>

Elaine and Alan Cooperman<\/div>
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Writing Therapy<\/h3>

I\u2019ve found that everyone has an interesting story to tell. I jokingly refer to Kelli\u2019s classes as my Writing Therapy. In truth, writing has helped me sort out and better understand my experiences in life.<\/p><\/div>

Karen Jensen<\/div>
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“Opening Curtains, Letting in the Light and Finding My Path to Love, Music and Fulfillment”<\/h3>

It was the summer of 2020 when we were all shutdown and staying home during the COVID Pandemic. We met weekly and found that our teacher-coach-cheerleader was Kelli Wheeler, Writing Instructor, Author, and Freelance Writer. Through her help and inspiration, this book was written.<\/p><\/div>

Margo Scandella<\/div>
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