Tag: women writers
Reflecting on When you Stop Writing
I use writing to process, heal, understand, and keep track of life. When I cannot write I feel slightly out of control. What stops you from writing? Waiting kills my creativity. I can start many projects at once but I hate leaving a piece of work undone. Many pieces of writing can sit-in-the-place-of-waiting for acceptance/rejection. […]
When the Light Wins From the Dark
For about five years, the rise and fall of the Islamic Terror group ISIS and its Caliphate in Iraq and Syria dominated my life. As the only Dutch correspondent in Iraq, this was the main subject I covered. And the reporting had multiple effects on my own life. The interviews with Yezidi women who had […]
Five Tips for Writing a Novel with two or more Viewpoint Characters
Five tips for writing a novel with two or more viewpoint characters One of the challenges of writing a successful novel is to nail the main character’s voice. By imagining ourselves into the lives of the characters we create, writers assume a fictional identity that enables us to develop a voice which reflects the internal […]
5 Reasons Why… Suburban Life is Irresistible to a Suspense Writer!
5 Reasons Why… Suburban Life is Irresistible to a Suspense Writer! By Clare Boyd Most writers dream of penning their novels at a wooden desk in a sun-filled room with a view of the sea. That’s not where I long to be. I’m happy to be stuck in my damp shed in suburbia. This is […]
THE LANGUAGE OF KIN: EXCERPT
THE LANGUAGE OF KIN, Lynne Hugo From the award-winning author of A Matter of Mercy and The Testament of Harold’s Wife, comes a beautifully written exploration of how the language of healing can transcend seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Eve, a chimpanzee orphaned by poachers and used for experiments in a medical lab, can finally lead a new life. When […]
Falling in Love with the Supporting Cast By Valerie Taylor
Falling in Love with the Supporting Cast By Valerie Taylor Do you believe in coincidences? I do. Let me tell you why. Coming up with a unique blog topic these days can be a challenging and head-scratching proposition. Granted, with Google at our fingertips, it shouldn’t be all that difficult for authors. All it takes […]
Regarding Human Trafficking and Societal Implications—Is this Really our Fault?
Regarding human trafficking and societal implications—Is this really our fault? In 2017 I went to my first lecture given by a local women’s organization about human trafficking. The panel consisted of two survivors, a detective, and an ER doctor. Each spoke for about twenty minutes. Questions from the audience were permitted at the end after […]
Passion/Obsession: A Metaphor for Writing?
Passion/Obsession: A Metaphor for Writing? T.M. Dunn I often tell my students, “If you’re not passionate about your story, don’t write it.” This doesn’t mean at 2 AM, on umpteenth revision, you give up. In the case of the late night, early morning, writer’s blues, don’t give up, go to bed. As any Law and […]
An Excerpt from Sonia Palleck’s “Leave the Little Light on: Book 1”
An Excerpt from Sonia Palleck’s “Leave the Little Light on: Book 1” Sonia Palleck was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She went to school at Western in London, Ontario and graduated from Dentistry in ’93 and Orthodontics in ’99. She pioneered the use of digital orthodontics in practice and has lectured all over the […]
First Kisses, Real and Imagined
First Kisses, Real and Imagined by Karin Cecile Davidson In the past few months, my story collection The Geography of First Kisses has allowed a way in for prospective readers to speak of their own first kisses. A First Lady’s first kiss as a young girl under a front porch light. An elderly gentleman’s remembrance of full […]
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