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Olivia Savoie is an American family heirloom biographer[1] (also known as a life story writer[2]) who owns Raconteur Life Story Writing.[3] She writes and produces keepsake biographies[4] that are often published with the purpose of informing and inspiring children, grandchildren, and future generations.[5]

History

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Savoie grew up in Louisiana. Around the time she graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in English and history,[6] she interviewed her grandmothers and wrote their personal histories. Publishing their life stories for her family led her to desire to do the same for other families.[7]

Work

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In 2016, Savoie co-founded Raconteur Life Story Writing with her husband Joshua Savoie[6] and has written dozens[8] of life story books for people in the United States and abroad.[9][10]

Most of Savoie's life story book subjects are in their 70s, 80s, or 90s.[11] According to The Acadiana Advocate, Raconteur is "a life story writing business where clients become like family and everyone’s story is worth telling.[6]”

Savoie has been featured in more than 30 newspaper and magazine articles, radio shows, and TV programs, including The Kelly Clarkson Show,[8][12] and CBS Mornings.[13] Her personal writings, often about her grandparents or bonds with her subjects, have been published by regional[14] and national[15] publications, including Today.com.[1]

Select past projects

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  • An Instrument of Love: The Story of Fr. Floyd J. Calais[16]
  • Isn't It Beautiful: The Story of Don Briggs[17]
  • Meaningful Memories of Dr. David H. Fisher[18]
  • Mitch and Doug's Life Travels[19]
  • The Trek of Fred Clive Vollman[20]
  • You Are Going to Be Somebody Special: The Story of J. David Strother[21]

References

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  1. ^ a b "I'm 28. He's 85. Our time together has taught me a valuable lesson about friendship". TODAY.com. 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  2. ^ writer, AILEEN BENNETT | Contributing (2020-03-19). "Be You: Olivia Spallino Savoie tells the stories of Lafayette for future generations". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  3. ^ Dean, Janice (2023-02-26). "Preserving The Stories Of Lives Well-Lived". FOX News Radio. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  4. ^ Walker, Jude (2023-01-07). "Youngsville Woman to Appear on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' This Monday". 97.3 The Dawg. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  5. ^ "Biographer Olivia Savoie on the Discover Lafayette podcast: Love of writing turns into business venture for UL grad". The Advocate. 2020-06-01. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  6. ^ a b c writer, KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff (2021-10-20). "Do you ever wish your grandparents wrote an autobiography? This Lafayette business can help". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  7. ^ "Spirit of Acadiana: Preserving Our Treasured Stories". KATC News. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  8. ^ a b Louisiana Author Olivia Savoie Writes Biographies For Everyday People, retrieved 2023-09-18
  9. ^ Stickney, Ken (2023-01-08). "How this Acadiana storyteller landed a spot on NBC's Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  10. ^ "Acadiana native featured on "Kelly Clarkson Show" for generational storytelling". KATC News. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  11. ^ "Olivia Savoie of Raconteur Story Writing Services – Preserving Memories and Honoring Lives Well Lived". Discover Lafayette. 2020-05-29. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  12. ^ "Louisiana Author Writes Biographies For Everyday People". NBC. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  13. ^ Begnaud, David; Hoffman, Kelsie (June 10, 2024). "How one profile led a ghostwriter to an unlikely friendship: "Age is just a number" - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com.
  14. ^ SAVOIE, story by OLIVIA (2023-06-24). "Waffles for Grumpy and Butterball". Coast Monthly – Easy Living, Texas Gulf Style. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  15. ^ "How My Grandmother's Love of Stories Launched My Career". Next Avenue. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  16. ^ "Father Floyd Calais – Beloved Priest Still Ministering after 72 Years in Priesthood". Discover Lafayette. 2023-02-11. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  17. ^ writer, KEN STICKNEY | Staff (2022-08-19). "'Isn't It Beautiful': Former LOGA head Don Briggs recounts long road that led to recovered faith". The Advocate. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  18. ^ "Raconteur Life Story Writing | Press | Local WWII vet celebrates 94th birthday". raconteurwriting.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  19. ^ "Raconteur Life Story Writing | The Story of Their Lives". raconteurwriting.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  20. ^ "Intergenerational friendship in Cenla garners national attention". raconteurwriting.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  21. ^ "Through their eyes: memories of the past printed for the future". KATC News. 2022-11-24. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
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