Category: Contemporary Women Writers
feb2023
SISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD, Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard A family tragedy, a forgotten legend, and two sisters locked in a bitter feud… “Heartbreaking and redemptive…a thoroughly engrossing story that will have readers quickly turning the pages.” -Megan Chance, bestselling author of A Splendid Ruin Millions are fans of Diana Gabaldon’s popular Outlander books and television series, […]
Translating Elena Ferrante
Some readers focus on a single author for an indefinite period of time; so was Ann Goldstein (a versatile translator and former editor at New Yorker) when she started translating Elena Ferrante, and so was I when I started reading her. I came across The Lost Daughter in a small town bookshop near my house […]
Inspiration for Writing The Cage…a Human Trafficking Thriller
Inspiration for writing The Cage…a human trafficking thriller I should start out by saying that my education and professional training is that of an actress. After getting my M.A. in Theater all I wanted to do was repertory theater. Life’s journeys led me to L.A. where I got married and had a moderately successful career […]
The Story Behind the Story: SISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD: A NOVEL
The Story Behind the Story: SISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD: A NOVEL Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard (Author of THE BEAUTY DOCTOR and TEMPTATION RAG: A NOVEL) I am frequently asked about what led to my discovery of the fascinating, but previously overlooked, women in my new historical novel, SISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD: Sibell Lilian Mackenzie, 3rd Countess […]
Wild Ride: On Creating Writers In The Wild Retreats
Wild Ride What do you get when you put a group of writers in a room together? A whole lot of story-telling. What do you get when you take those same writers out in the wild? Pure creative synergy. I spent most of my life writing solo, crafting worlds and prospecting my life for inspiration […]
Writing On Good Authority: Kinky Sex is More Than Spanking
Writing On Good Authority: Kinky Sex is More Than Spanking By Briana Una McGuckin For a kinky Victorian Gothic novel, there is very little sex in On Good Authority. I suspect a lot of people are confused by this—that they will wonder where the BDSM is in this BDSM book. But it’s a feature, not […]
Unlocking Creativity: How the ‘Women Rising Strong 2024 Workbook’ Can Empower Authors
Unlocking Creativity: How the ‘Women Rising Strong 2024 Workbook’ Can Empower Authors The “Women Rising Strong 2024 Workbook” is a treasure trove for authors, offering a unique blend of self-discovery and professional development. It’s not just a book; it’s a year-long journey that unfolds month by month, with each section dedicated to a different theme […]
Writing My Novel Sea Defences
Hilary Taylor’s short fiction has been published in magazines and anthologies and she was the winner of the Bridport Prize for Flash Fiction in 2022. Sea Defences, her first novel, is out now by Lightning Books. Writing Sea Defences I’ve been writing fiction seriously for twenty-five years, since the days when submitting meant printing out your […]
Three Sparks to Light My Process by Dorothy Bentley
Three Sparks to Light My Process by Dorothy Bentley I’ve always been a creative person, but it didn’t take long to realize that having creative sparks does not automatically make one a successful writer. It takes time and focus to develop. My writing process involved developing three main sparks: the spark of inspiration, spark of […]
Why Every Author Needs Their Website
Why Every Author Needs Their Website: The Importance of Establishing a Professional Online Presence An author website is crucial for any writer who wants to establish a professional online presence and effectively market their work. A well-designed and well-maintained author website can serve as a central hub for your marketing activity, allowing you to connect […]
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