In this powerful episode of the Authors On Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Larry Bograd to discuss his deeply personal memoir Blood Flow—a 40-year journey through grief, healing, and creative discovery.

Larry shares how the loss of his father and his own heart surgery became intertwined in a narrative that required decades of research, revision, and emotional honesty. From writing children’s books to crafting a memoir filled with family photos and metaphorical depth, Larry offers invaluable advice for writers navigating personal stories.

Listeners will learn:

🧠 Why revision is a gift to your reader

🫀 How to balance emotional weight with moments of levity

📸 How visuals can deepen memoir storytelling

✍️ Why writing is a creative outlet—not a chore

🕰️ How life experience shapes your voice and perspective

Larry’s story is a testament to patience, vulnerability, and the transformative power of writing.

📲 Visit LarryBograd.com to explore Blood Flow and stay updated on future projects.

Connect with Larry:

https://www.facebook.com/larry.bograd

https://www.instagram.com/larrybograd/

www.linkedin.com/in/larry-bograd-7131921

Substack:

@larrybograd1

@larrybograd.bsky.social

@larrybograd

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