# Carmen Rita Wong on Writing Her Memoir "Why Didn't You Tell Me?" as a Mystery

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Published: 2025-03-31T12:30:07+00:00
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Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack : https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome Today’s guest is Carmen Rita Wong, and she has a doozy of a story—it’s memoir meets family mystery, and it’s so freaking good! In this episode, Carmen shares how her magnum opus finally came together after decades in the making, plus writing and publishing wisdom she's gleaned through publishing FIVE books. She also introduces us to the concept of flashbulb memories... There are so many gems in this episode, so grab a pen and some paper because you’re gonna want to take notes! Follow Carmen on Instagram @carmenritawong . The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Instagram @courtneykocak and Bluesky @courtneykocak.bsky.social . For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com . Courtney is teaching some upcoming workshops you might be interested in: Start a Newsletter to Supercharge Your Platform, Network and Business : https://writingworkshops.com/products/start-a-newsletter-to-supercharge-your-platform-network-business-zoom-seminar Land Big Bylines by Writing for Columns : https://writingworkshops.com/products/land-big-bylines-by-writing-for-columns-zoom-seminar The Multi-Passionate Writer's Life : https://writingworkshops.com/products/the-multi-passionate-writers-life-zoom-seminar-with-courtney-kocak How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought : https://writingworkshops.com/products/how-to-build-a-platform-for-writers-who-shudder-at-the-thought-zoom-seminar Podcasting for Writers: How to Start, Sustain & Grow Your Podcast : https://writingworkshops.com/products/podcasting-for-writers-how-to-start-sustain-grow-your-podcast-4-week-zoom-workshop

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