What's a Raconteur?

rac·on·teur
/ˌräˌkänˈtər/

A person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way; a storyteller; a narrator

Raconteur Life Story Writing

Preserving Lives and Legacies

We conduct in-home or remote interviews and produce heirloom life story books for families to cherish.

Tell Your Story

What We Do

Our expert writers work one-on-one with every storyteller or couple during intimate interviews and create completely custom, one-of-a-kind life story books. If a loved one has passed away, our writers interview family and friends in order to create a tribute book that captures the life lived.

This Is Where I Belong: The Story of Myra “Sallie” Varrelman image

Life Story Book

This Is Where I Belong:
The Story of Myra “Sallie” Varrelman

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Our Adventures Together: The Story of Lynne and Bruce Beck image

Couple's Life Story Book

Our Adventures Together:
The Story of Lynne and Bruce Beck

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Larger Than Life: The Story of Dan Wiltz image

Tribute Book

Larger Than Life:
The Story of Dan Wiltz

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Our Story

Raconteur

Raconteur was born out of the desire to preserve parents' and grandparents’ life stories. Co-founder Olivia Spallino Savoie documented her grandmothers’ memories. After seeing what the keepsake memoirs meant to her own family, she began writing life story books for families everywhere.

Olivia & Joshua Savoie

The saddest sentence I know is ‘I wish I had asked my mother about that.’

~ WILLIAM ZINSSER

  • Testimonials

    "It was a joy working with Raconteur. I always dreamed of writing my story, but I couldn’t sit down and write it myself. Olivia Savoie being there made my dream come true: to put my life story down on paper to give to my children and grandchildren. Without her, I never could have gotten all my memories in order. Olivia asked me about so many things I never would have thought to put in the book. Now, I can look at the book and reminisce. As I get older, my memory isn’t too good, but the book keeps me going. I can check it to remember trips or special times. Raconteur did a great job."

    Gloria W.

    Raconteur

  • Testimonials

    "They [my parents] enjoyed their time with you and relished the opportunity this created to take a trip back down memory lane. The story you wrote will be a family treasure for many years."

    Terry D.

    Son

  • Testimonials

    "Olivia was amazing throughout the entire process. The book came out better than anyone thought, and her ability to capture the details and deliver an exceptional product comes naturally to her. I cannot say enough good things about the process and her ability even when dealing with difficult circumstances. I highly recommend her services."

    Paul M.

    Son

  • Testimonials

    "My thought from the beginning was to produce a written manuscript with which I might surprise my children—that would somewhat describe what life was like in my early years… It is with a great deal of relief and appreciation that I thank Olivia for her focus and leadership in helping bring this task to fruition."

    Dr. David F.

    Raconteur

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