Crafting Life Stories: The Art of Memoir and Ghostwriting with Jessica Bross

In this episode of Curious Blend, Keller sits down with Jessica Bross, founder of Cider Spoon Stories, Austin’s premier ghostwriting and memoir coaching company. With over a decade of experience and 40+ nonfiction books under her belt, Jessica shares the powerful art of transforming personal histories into compelling narratives. We dive into her creative process, from finding the heart of someone’s story to the emotional catharsis of storytelling. Jessica also reflects on her beginnings, how she turned her first project-her grandfather's memoir-into a successful business, and what it’s like to navigate the challenges of ghostwriting for veterans, small business owners, and families alike. Along the way, we explore the intersection of memoir and horror, touching on Jessica’s award-winning novel Headcheese and her experience collecting ghost stories in India.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your life story is worth sharing-or just love hearing about the magic behind storytelling-this episode is for you.
Learn more about Jessica Bross:
Ghostwriting and memoir-coaching business site: ⁠www.ciderspoonstories.com⁠
Horror author brand site: ⁠www.jesshagemann.com⁠
Lincoln School Writers' retreat site: ⁠www.lincolnretreat.com