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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 […]
Interweaving Fact and Fiction in Historical Novels by Jill Caugherty
Interweaving Fact and Fiction in Historical Novels by Jill Caugherty Historical fiction gives readers the opportunity to travel with the protagonist on an adventure into the past with the added bonus of learning fascinating, relevant information about that time period. Credible, carefully-chosen details make me feel that I’m right there with the protagonist, accompanying her […]
You’ve Recorded a Podcast Interview: What You Do Afterward Makes All the Difference
You’ve heard it before: podcasts are the next best book tour for authors. Usually free or low-cost for authors (not so for the podcaster, but that’s a different story!), it takes a bit of time to get your query ready, prepare for the interview, and participate in the conversation with the podcaster. And boom! There […]
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