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Celebrating Memoir of a Manic Woman
Join The Virelle Literary Society for a conversation with featured author Jamie B. Goudeau, author of Memoir of a Manic Woman. This virtual event is open to everyone.
Jamie B. Goudeau is a Christian author who was born and raised in a small community in south central Louisiana, the heart of Cajun country. Jamie is the blessed wife of her husband, best friend, and biggest fan, Brent Goudeau. Jamie has four adult children and one bonus child and proudly has eight grandchildren who are a large part of her and her spouse’s world. Jamie enjoys fishing, camping, attending church with her family, counseling, school, and writing. It is this author’s passion to assist those struggling with mental health issues of any kind, which she does regularly as a mental health therapist.
Jamie has overcome a diagnosis of Bipolar I disorder with Psychosis through hard work, favor, strength from her God, as well as the support of her loving family. Despite her mental illness, Jamie earned two Master-level degrees from Walden University and has become a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana.
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Our flagship conversation series. A featured author joins the Society for an in-depth conversation about their book, their craft and the questions readers bring with them.
Event detailsA month-long residency in which one author reads alongside the community, answers questions and joins selected chapter discussions.
Event detailsA showcase evening introducing several authors and their new or overlooked work to the Society in short, focused segments.
Event detailsA closer look at how a book was actually made: the research, the drafts, the decisions and the parts that did not survive.
Event detailsAn intimate reading session where an author reads from their work and the community listens together.
Event detailsA practical session on the publishing journey, from finished manuscript through editing, design and release.
Event detailsA question-led session built entirely from questions submitted by Society members.
Event detailsA guided workshop for members who write, or want to, focused on structure, voice and revision.
Event detailsA short-form spotlight on an emerging or independent author whose work deserves a wider readership.
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