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Authors Interviewing Characters: Meryl Ain
Interview with Bronka Lubinski from SHADOWS WE CARRY by Meryl Ain Meryl Ain, the author of Shadows We Carry, interviews Bronka Lubinski, the book’s protagonist. The novel explores the experience of navigating deeply held family secrets and bloodlines, confusing religious identities, and the scars of World War II in the wake of revolutionary societal changes. […]
Seasons in Fiction
I’m British and married to a gardener: two reasons why I’m always talking about the seasons and associated weather patterns. They’re my life’s backdrop. They’re a backdrop in fiction, too: a gift to writers aiming to evoke a mood, echo a theme, foreshadow tragic events or mirror character traits. Let me share examples. Get ready […]
LETTER TO MY YOUNGER SELF: Francesca Miracola
From being constantly gaslit to learning about denial of self, to understanding her personal trauma, Francesca Miracola’s debut memoir, I Got it From Here (She Writes Press, Apr 25, 2023), is an exploration of one woman’s journey to shed off the past mistakes and find healing from the years of domestic violence, generational trauma, and […]
“On Writing About the Unanswerable” by Joan F. Smith
“On Writing About the Unanswerable” by Joan F. Smith When I was very small, one of my parents told me breaking a bone was the worst pain I could ever feel. Soon after, I was five years old with a broken wrist from the slide at our local McDonald’s, thinking, Well, I did it. If this is going to be the […]
Reading without Seeing
Reading without Seeing Maggie Giles I have aphantasia. When I tell people this, it’s usually followed by the question “what’s that?” Aphantasia is often described as a visual condition, when one lacks the mind’s eye and are unable to picture images in their head, but in reality, aphantasia is a multisensory condition and it’s on […]
On Writing Release Yourself: 52 Lifestyle Ways to Conquer Stress
Stress less. Live more. As a survivor of complex post-traumatic stress disorder, I know a thing or two about stress. More importantly, I know even more about perseverance and triumphing over traumas/chronic stress. I intimately know the trauma psyche, the physiological embodiments of chronic stress, and stress-induced behavioral consequences. Most importantly, I know how to […]
My Writing Journey by Belle Henderson
Writing was never on my agenda. In fact, I didn’t even entertain the idea until I was on maternity leave and had not long turned thirty-five. There was a niggling in my ear, a strong presence urging me to try it and that voice wasn’t my conscious or some form of higher self. That presence, […]
Writing Fiction for Mature Readers
Writing Fiction for Mature Readers I’ve always believed fiction is where universal truths are best revealed, and diverse characters enhance curiosity and empathy. However, as a mature woman, I often long to be immersed in a story dealing with what my peers are dealing with: the challenges of aging and the realization that many of […]
THE UNUSUAL PATH OF A FIRST TIME AUTHOR by Christina Ford
THE UNUSUAL PATH OF A FIRST TIME AUTHOR by Christina Ford It’s interesting in life how many times we reinvent. Science tells us our bodies are cellular different every seven years. So, in essence, a new you. We’ve often had several careers, and don’t get me started on the vast array of “loves of my […]
Authors Interviewing Characters: Katie Graykowski
About Texas Rose Happily Ever After (April 2023) From International Bestselling Author Katie Graykowski comes a story about love, laughter, and ranching. The fifth installment of A Texas Rose Ranch series will prove that everything is bigger in Texas and love will always find a way. Swacovian Crown Princess Alexandra Louisa Eleanor Evangeline Von Claremont […]
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