It is hard to find good memoir written by and about people who are not famous. And yet, these are some of the best memoirs to read. They are so much more relatable than celebrity memoirs. This is what inspired me to create Definitely Not Famous, a podcast where I interview memoirists about their stories. My goal with this podcast is to elevate the stories of everyday people who truly are More Extra than Ordinary.
Definitely Not Famous: More Extra than Ordinary
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It is hard to find good memoir written by and about people who are not famous. And yet, these are some of the best memoirs to read. They are so much more relatable than celebrity memoirs. This is what inspired me to create Definitely Not Famous, a podcast where I interview memoirists about their stories. My goal with this podcast is to elevate the stories of everyday people who truly are More Extra than Ordinary.
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May 31, 2026
Chainsaws, Firebreaks, and Finding Direction with Aaron Williams
<p><strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/7836092/join" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong><br><strong>Buy</strong></p><ul><li>The Last Logging Show: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/111043/9781990776618">Bookshop.org</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/4vp6IBX">Amazon</a>,<a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=pVxyDUThvXE&offerid=1562955.3721918248192064740044348&type=2&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kobo.com%2fca%2fen%2febook%2fthe-last-logging-show"> Kobo</a></li><li>Chasing Smoke: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/111043/9781550178050">Bookshop.org, </a><a href="https://amzn.to/4nVO0iC">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=pVxyDUThvXE&offerid=1562955.3721917020083178211937195&type=2&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kobo.com%2fca%2fen%2febook%2fchasing-smoke-1">Kobo</a></li></ul><p><br>In this episode of Definitely Not Famous, host Rebecca Hogue speaks with Aaron Williams about his memoirs Chasing Smoke, which recounts his work as a wildland firefighter, and The Last Logging Show, which follows his family’s history in the old-growth logging industry in northern British Columbia. Aaron discusses his upbringing in Terrace and Haida Gwaii, how logging camps shaped his understanding of the bush, and how his logging background helped him move into firefighting after the Queen of the North sank and altered his plans.<br>He explains the practical side of wildland firefighting, including building firebreaks, cutting hose trails, and clearing land to mineral soil, and says the work pushed him toward greater discipline and teamwork. Aaron also reflects on writing *The Last Logging Show* while his first book was being published, his goal of documenting a disappearing way of life, and his choice to include environmental and Indigenous perspectives after feedback from early readers.</p><p>The episode closes with Aaron discussing his current manuscript about the Martin Mars water bomber and the lessons he has learned from publishing, including the value of reading widely, working well with publishers, and being easy to work with.</p> <ul><li>(00:45) - Chapter 01</li> <li>(03:42) - Chapter 02</li> <li>(06:08) - Chapter 03</li> <li>(08:12) - Chapter 04</li> <li>(09:34) - Chapter 05</li> <li>(11:54) - Chapter 06</li> <li>(15:28) - Chapter 07</li> <li>(19:41) - Chapter 08</li> <li>(21:39) - Chapter 09</li> <li>(24:03) - Chapter 10</li> </ul>
May 6, 2026
Writing the Illogical Adventure with James MacDuff
<p><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=pVxyDUThvXE&offerid=1562955.3721917771983172426823526&type=2&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kobo.com%2fca%2fen%2febook%2fthe-illogical-adventure">The Illogical Adventure - on Kobo</a><br><a href="https://amzn.to/4u0sSty">The Illogical Adventure - on Amazon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/7836092/join">Support Rebecca on Patreon</a></p><p>Writing The Illogical Adventure focuses on the craft challenges and ethical questions involved in co‑writing a memoir with two distinct voices. Rebecca continues her conversation with James MacDuff, who—alongside his wife, Mirriam Mweemba—coauthored The Illogical Adventure. What began as James’s solo MFA writing project about travel evolved into a shared memoir when he realized the story only worked if it fully included Mirriam’s perspective.<br>James describes the collaborative process they developed to protect authenticity and trust: recorded interviews, drafting in Mirriam’s own words, and an iterative editing workflow that allowed her to set clear boundaries around privacy. He reflects on how feedback from mentors and early readers shaped the book’s structure, helping them balance the two voices and gradually weave them together as their lives converged. The episode also explores the emotional labour of memoir—deciding what to disclose, how to portray family and friends fairly, and whether the work is worth the personal cost when publication is uncertain.<br>The conversation closes with a practical look at publishing, as James explains how a local creative nonfiction prize offered a realistic, accessible path from manuscript to book—underscoring the importance of small presses in bringing new voices into the world.</p> <ul><li>(00:38) - Chapter 01</li> <li>(05:09) - Chapter 02</li> <li>(14:03) - Chapter 03</li> <li>(16:01) - Chapter 04</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/7836092/join" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>
April 19, 2026
Illogical Love with James MacDuff
<p><a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=pVxyDUThvXE&offerid=1562955.3721917771983172426823526&type=2&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kobo.com%2fca%2fen%2febook%2fthe-illogical-adventure">The Illogical Adventure - on Kobo</a><br><a href="https://amzn.to/4u0sSty">The Illogical Adventure - on Amazon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/7836092/join">Support Rebecca on Patreon</a></p><p>In this episode, Rebecca speaks with Halifax lawyer and lifelong traveler James McDuff about the extraordinary love story at the heart of The Illogical Adventure: A Memoir of Love and Fate, which he co‑wrote with his wife, Mirriam Mweeba. James recounts how a chance encounter in Cape Town at the end of an ambitious voyage led to a long‑distance relationship shaped by travel, cultural exchange, and timing, and how the COVID‑19 pandemic—rather than pulling them apart—accelerated their commitment. Through stories of meeting Mirriam’s family in Zambia, navigating lockdowns, proposing abroad, marrying during a global crisis, and eventually building a family in Canada, the episode explores how a single, illogical decision can quietly redirect an entire life.</p> <ul><li>(00:35) - Chapter 01</li> <li>(02:21) - Chapter 02</li> <li>(07:21) - Chapter 03</li> <li>(14:13) - Chapter 04</li> <li>(18:42) - Chapter 05</li> </ul> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/7836092/join" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>
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