Tag: women writers
Keep Driving Those Nails, Ladies By Jean Gordon Kocienda
One hundred years ago, the only daughter of a family in Rochester, NY, faced an unhappy life. One of her brothers had a mental disorder, and her parents assumed she would take care of him when they grew old. She was afraid of him, though. Perhaps he abused or threatened her, she never said, but […]
THE PROCESS OF WRITING SCRAP: SALVAGING A FAMILY BY LUANNE CASTLE
After I retired early from teaching for health reasons, my husband and I moved from California to Arizona. As soon as the dust had settled (literally, since Arizona is very dusty) in our new home, I decided I was going to write a memoir about my father and my relationship with my father. At the […]
Female Power and Agency in Crime Fiction by Emma Styles
by Emma Styles Now that my second crime novel The Shark is out in the world and reviews have started to come in, I’ve been reflecting on the recent explosion of women writing crime fiction – turning to crime from romance, literary or children’s fiction, or setting out as debuts to bring a fresh approach […]
Fame, Identity, and the 2000s: Behind the Scenes of Far from the A-List
By Stephanie Burns Within minutes of meeting me, you’ll discover that I am a proud pop culture fanatic. Mention one of my favorite TV shows and I’ll tell you exactly what happened in season two. Talk about a beloved band and I’ll regale you with stories about the drumsticks or guitar picks I’ve collected from […]
The Inspiration for THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE by Sharon Rose
During the pandemic, I found myself reflecting deeply on legacy—on what I might leave behind. I remember sharing these thoughts with my dear friend Joan LeMahieu, whose garden inspired many of the moments in Through The Garden Gate. Over the years, she has been not only a creative influence, but also a cherished friend and mentor. […]
There’s More to Writing a Novel, than Writing What You Know: Knowing the Woman Who Broke My Heart
By Kate Clinch “Write what you know” is standard writing advice, but when I set out to write a novel about the life and legacy of Australian saint-in-waiting Eileen O’Connor, it was what I didn’t know that drove me. I hadn’t even heard of Eileen until a year or two before the inspiration came, but […]
Authors Interviewing Characters: Katelyn Emilia Novak
The Diary of Derek Drummond: The Story of My Cursed Life An immortal soul. A forgotten curse. A love that rewrites fate. Once a proud Scottish nobleman, Derek Drummond has spent 124 years caught between day and night, hiding from the world — and from himself. A shadow among shadows, he has watched time unravel, […]
Rhys Bowen: A Writer’s Journey
Rhys Bowen’s work has sold close to 10 million copies, in over 30 languages. She has been nominated for every major mystery award and has won multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards. Her books include the Royal Spyness and Molly Murphy historical mysteries, as well as several international bestselling stand-alone novels. By Rhys Bowen When […]
A Dot Of Pink In A Sea Of Uniforms by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen
I got the idea for my novel, Handle With Care (out 4/14/26) while standing in line at the post office. The postal clerk asked the same question they ask of everyone who is there to mail a package: “Does the package contain anything liquid, fragile, perishable, or potentially hazardous?” But on this day, that question […]
Authors Interviewing Characters: Holly May Cormier
A Conversation With Memphis Monroe On Trauma Bonds, Breaking Cycles, and Finding Freedom In this imagined character interview, Memphis Monroe speaks candidly about surviving a toxic, trauma-bonded relationship, the cities that shaped her resilience, and the difficult choices required to break cycles of generational abuse. Her reflections are raw, compassionate, and unflinching — offering insight […]
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