Author Archive: Women Writers Women Books
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The Inspiration behind The Stepsister’s Secret by Karen King
by Karen King The Stepsister’s Secret is my eight psychological thriller. I’ve also had thirteen women’s fiction novels published with another one due out in April. I’m often asked where I get the ideas for my stories from – as I’m sure are other authors. It’s sometimes difficult to pin down where the inspiration actually […]
The Role of Cats in My Writing
by Sharon Marchisello Cats have been in my life since I was four years old, when I got my first pet. They’re great confidantes and companions. But they haven’t played a big role in my writing, apart from climbing on my keyboard to divert attention from my WIP. However, in my new series—the DeeLo Myer […]
Small Press Pages February 2026
We’re halfway through Black History Month here in the US, and to celebrate, I’m highlighting books by Black authors whose work pulses with truth, insight, and depth. As a white reader, this month’s column isn’t about speaking for anyone; it’s about paying attention and reading widely, gratefully, and with joy. Across genres and generations, these […]
What Makes a Hero?
By Magda Mizzi Some years ago, I was asked to write a senior high school unit for a new syllabus at the school where I was teaching. I jumped at the chance. Immediately, I knew what I would focus on: the narrative of the hero, because who doesn’t like to learn about the heroes that […]
The Story Behind the Story By Elene Catrakilis
By Elene Catrakilis My debut novel, Under an African Sky, is a story close to my heart because it’s set in South Africa, the country of my birth. In 1989, the country stood on the brink of change. The story follows two women from different backgrounds who share an unlikely friendship and must navigate a […]
Where I Find Inspiration For My Stories (And How You Can Find Yours)
By Elle Mott As writers, we are expected to be able to write even when its tough to do so. Inspiration seems to be a prerequisite that comes with the territory. Yet, this pleasant thing called inspiration doesn’t always come so easily and when we don’t have it, feelings of doubt can creep in. Yet, […]
The Magpie Way to Becoming a Writer
By Nina Schuyler There’s my desk. Here is a jar of my favorite pens, Pilot, Precise, V5, black ink. I keep a thesaurus here. While it’s not a room of my own (I wish, Virginia), it is a corner of the bedroom with a view—oak trees with mossy arms, squirrels doing astonishing acrobatics. Towers of […]
Authors Interviewing Characters: Jennifer van der Kleut
THE BETTER MOTHER “A slick, modern psychological thriller that digs into the dark side of motherhood, obsession, and the illusion of control.” – Teresa Brock, BestThrillerBooks.com In The Better Mother we meet Savannah Mitchell, 34, a year after coming out of a devastating breakup that completely unraveled her. She meets a handsome stranger, Max, at […]
Bianca’s Cure, Gigi Berardi
In Bianca’s Cure by Gigi Berardi (She Writes Press, February 10, 2026), Berardi brings her own training and expertise, first as a biologist at University of California San Diego and then as a social scientist at Cornell, in tackling provocative subjects to uncover the who and why of science, as much as the what and […]
The Soulmate Strategy: My Imperfect Plan to Conquer Heartbreak and Find True Love
The Soulmate Strategy: My Imperfect Plan to Conquer Heartbreak and Find True Love A soul-searching LGBTQ memoir about one woman’s attempt to plan her way to happily ever after—only to realize that healing, self-discovery, and love happen in their own time. Days after Corey’s breakup, a photo of her ex wrapped in the arms of […]
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