How Larry Bograd Turned Grief and Healing into a Memoir That Flows with Heart

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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