Stories that move you. Teachings that transform you.
Writing and speaking from the heart — drawing on lived experience, deep faith, and an unshakeable belief that every person carries a story worth telling.
Words That Stay With You
More than 18 books across three decades — memoirs, family histories, writing guides, and reflections on a life fully lived.
Echoes of a Dream Deferred
A Journey that Might Have Been — a reflective memoir exploring the roads not taken and the dreams that shaped a life. Published by BookBaby.
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Nine Decades of Color
A sweeping personal autobiography tracing a life and effects of her dark coloring during nine decades of American history — from the depression era to the present.
Self-Published Collections
Journeys into family ancestry — Individual and collective stories and books tracing the connections of the Smith, Hamilton, and Davis families across generations.
She has a gift for making you feel like she is speaking directly to you — her style and personal touch are truly one of a kind.— Pat K., Writing LifeStories class participant
Teaching the Art of Life Stories
For decades, Delores has guided students in senior centers, libraries, retirement communities, and private groups across the greater Seattle area — helping them find the words to capture their most meaningful memories.
Speaking Topics
Join Delores
Book signings, speaking engagements, workshops, and community events — all are welcome.
Writing LifeStories Workshop
A hands-on workshop guiding participants through the art of capturing personal memories and family history in writing.
Book Signing — Echoes of a Dream Deferred
Meet Delores, hear her read from her latest memoir, and get your copy signed.
The Gift of Aging — Community Talk
An inspiring conversation on embracing life's later chapters with grace, purpose, and joy.
Open the Pages
Wisdom for the journey — teachings, reflections, and stories drawn from a life fully lived.
The Gift of Words
There are moments when life goes still — not because nothing is happening, but because everything is being prepared. Learn to honor the quiet.
Writing Life Stories
The plot twist you didn't see coming may be the very thing that writes the most beautiful chapter of your life.
The Gift of Aging
To know where you're going, you must first understand where you've been. A meditation on heritage, identity, and becoming.