Entries by Gina Wagner

Forces of Nature featured at the Grieftastic Book Fair

[LOS ANGELES, CALIF. November 22, 2025] Forces of Nature by Gina DeMillo Wagner was named one of the best memoirs of the year addressing grief, estrangement, and disability at the 2025 Grieftastic Book Fair in Los Angeles this week. Author Gina DeMillo Wagner spoke on a panel about her creative writing process and how to […]

Forces of Nature wins Best Indie Book Award!

My memoir, Forces of Nature, was honored with a 2024 Best Indie Book Award, which highlights the best books each year from small presses and independent publishers. I’m so thankful for the honor and hopeful that my work continues to find new readers. It brings me so much joy and meaning whenever I think of […]

Writer’s Digest University Course

On November 16th, I’ll be teaching a live webinar for Writer’s Digest University called “Making the Personal Universal” as part of their virtual nonfiction conference. Essays and memoir aren’t just about the author. They need to feel relevant to a wide audience. In this webinar, I’ll show you how to create entry points and resonance […]

Terrible, Thanks for Asking Bonus Episode

Recently, I sat down with Nora McInerny and recorded a follow-up to my original podcast episode, “Don’t You Want Somebody to Take Care of You?” In this bonus episode, we talked about my book, estrangement, the sociological significance of Bravo TV and the Real Housewives, and how nature can help us heal. You can listen […]