The Inaugural Volume · Publishing 2027

Apply to Moonshine Memoirs

Share a story for the inaugural volume, or sponsor the chapter of someone you know. Please read the flyer for your option first. It answers most questions about the process, what’s included and what to expect. Then complete the short application, and Tonya will follow up personally.

Share a StorySponsor a Story

Share a Story

For storytellers and families.

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Read the storyteller flyer firstHow the interview works, what’s included in your chapter, our promise to you, and pricing.

Open the Flyer (PDF)

$5,000 founding rate through November 15, 2026

$6,500 beginning November 16, 2026 · Payment plans available. Each chapter may be funded by the storyteller, their family or a sponsor.

No payment is collected with this application. Tonya will follow up personally to talk through next steps.

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Complete the application

Your Name
Whose story is it?
If it's your own story, enter your name again.
For example: self, daughter, grandson.
Ran moonshine, grew up in a moonshining family, worked on the cars, raced, etc.
A few sentences is plenty. We'll go deeper in the interview.
Is the storyteller able to sit for a 60–90 minute recorded interview in Dawson County?
Do you have photographs that could appear with the chapter?
How would this chapter be funded?
Only if a sponsor is funding the chapter.
Are you interested in a payment plan?
Acknowledgment