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Uncorking a Story

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Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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Lightkeeper: Stacy Bass on Grief, Photography, and the Power of Memoir

November 11, 2025 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“Grief doesn’t end—it lives alongside joy, love, and purpose. You can carry both.” — Stacy Bass

In this deeply moving episode of Unquarking Your Story, host Mike Carlon sits down with author and photographer Stacy Bass to explore her memoir Lightkeeper, a poignant reflection on love, loss, and legacy. Stacy shares how personal tragedy led her to write, how photography became a portal to memory, and why keeping the light alive—through images and words—is a powerful act of healing. Whether you’re navigating grief or simply seeking inspiration, this conversation offers comfort, insight, and hope.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Stacy Bass began writing as a way to process the sudden loss of her father and cousins in a plane crash.
  2. Her memoir Lightkeeper evolved from private reflections and social media tributes into a published book.
  3. The concept of “light keeping” blends photography and storytelling to preserve memory and legacy.
  4. Stacy’s living tribute to her mother—posting daily photos and reflections—became a transformative act of love.
  5. She encourages others to use family photos as writing prompts to connect with lost loved ones.
  6. The book’s title reflects multiple layers: photography, personal legacy, and guiding others through grief.
  7. EMDR therapy and writing together helped Stacy shift how she holds grief in her body.

Buy Lightkeeper

Amazon: https://amzn.to/49f6ncS

Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798895150566

Connect with Stacy

Website: https://www.lightkeepermemoir.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063465979435

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacybassphoto/?hl=en

Connect with Mike

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/

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