Category: Women’s Books and Writings
Interview with Louisa Treger, author of THE DRAGON LADY
Back in 2015, we featured Louisa Treger and her intriguing biographical novel about Dorothy Richardson, peer of Virginia Woolf. Louisa’s second novel, THE DRAGON LADY is a fictionalised account of the life of Virginia Courtauld. Opening with the shooting of Lady Virginia ‘Ginie’ Courtauld in her tranquil garden in 1950s Rhodesia, The Dragon Lady tells Ginie’s extraordinary story, […]
Writing Unstoppable Female Characters During a Crisis — Two May Mystery Releases
Both C. Hope Clark and Carmen Amato have books releasing this month (May). What is it about strong women wanting to write about strong women? Are your lady protagonists shadows of yourselves? HOPE: Absolutely. Carolina Slade holds the same job I held with the US Department of Agriculture, Special Projects Representative, though maybe I embellished […]
Authors Interviewing Their Characters: Alex Hart
When Harper Stein, a feisty photo-journalist discovers a young girl left alone in a New York shopping mall, the last thing she wants to do is mind the child until her mom turns up. However, when no one comes to claim her, Harper is left wondering who the hell she belongs to. Determined not to […]
AUTHORS INTERVIEWING THEIR CHARACTERS: CLAIRE S. LEWIS
A tense and moving psychological thriller with ideas of victim shaming, and false and recovered memories at its core… Celeste has been running from her past for seven years. But now her past has caught up with her. For seven years, Celeste has battled her guilt and shame over the tragic events that led to […]
Authors Interviewing Their Characters: Suzanne Nugent
Suzanne Nugent interviews three mismatched frienemies – Leanne, Christina, and Nora – over Sunday brunch. Filled with heartwrenching scenes and witty prose, Susanne Nugent’s Brunch and Other Obligations explores the intricate dynamics of girlhood acquaintances who are forced to reconnect as women. This upbeat novel reminds readers that there’s hope for getting through the hard times […]
AUTHORS INTERVIEWING THEIR CHARACTERS: Jane Shemilt
Jane Shemilt, author of LITTLE FRIENDS/THE PLAYGROUND interviewing her character Eve Kershaw. LITTLE FRIENDS/THE PLAYGROUND has been described as BIG LITTLE LIES meets LORD OF THE FLIES; it is set in Dulwich in London and describes what happens when the lives of three very different families intersect; the adults are so busy watching each other […]
Authors Interviewing Their Characters: Caroline England
Although I am still writing my ‘Caroline England’ psychological thrillers, I took on board the advice to ‘write what you know’, so I have used my career in the law as a backdrop for a new legal suspense series, written under the pen name Caro Land. The first, Convictions, was published in January of this […]
Interview With Bonnie Tsu, author of Why We Swim
Humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not natural-born swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; now in the 21st century we swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha‑infested rivers to test our limits. Swimming is an introspective and silent sport in a chaotic and noisy age, it’s […]
Q and A with Marly Youmans, Author of Charis In The World Of Wonders
Marly Youmans is an award-winning author who penned the novels, Catherwood, The Wolf Pit, Glimmerglass, Maze of Blood and A Death at the White Camellia Orphanage. Her latest novel, CHARIS IN THE WORLD OF WONDERS, takes readers along for the perilous journey as they root for Charis’ success amongst difficult odds. We’re delighted to feature […]
Authors Interviewing Their Characters: Alison Hammer
Alison Hammer, author of YOU AND ME AND US interviews her character CeCe. Recommended for fans of Jojo Moyes and Marisa de los Santos, Alison Hammer’s debut ought to be sold with a box of tissues. When Tommy is diagnosed with stage four cancer, his partner Alexis and daughter Cece must face their differences and […]
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