Tag: women writers
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 […]
The Brave New World of AI
By Gay Yellen I’ve been following the growing debate on the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence, and while there’s good news about AI, there’s a lot of scary news, too. Good news exists in the medical arena. For example, AI can double-check prescription orders to help doctors avoid accidentally prescribing the wrong medication. AI […]
On Writing The Campbell Sisters
When I envisioned The Campbell Sisters, I thought it would be a continuation of my novella, The Crossing. Not a sequel, since it would take place twenty-five years later, but a continuation of their story. The original was titled, Three Sisters. I set it in the early 1900s and the two main characters had known […]
Writing The Golden Ticket: A Life in College Admissions Essays
It seems singularly appropriate that The Golden Ticket started with my desire for an actual golden ticket, though not to a chocolate factory. No, I wanted a ticket to Italy. Let me explain. When I was 26, my husband and I had our first child—a winsome, blond, dimpled, chortling baby who rolled over, sat up, […]
Finding Connection: On Writing about Chronic Pain
In her early twenties, thyroid cancer and Crohn’s disease left author Francesca Grossman isolated and in chronic pain. Detailing her vulnerable journey with pain Francesca lays bare her personal experience in her upcoming release, “Not Weakness: Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain” (April 18th, 2023, She Writes Press). Part memoir, part journalistic exploration, Francesca finds […]
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