Category Archives: Women’s Fiction

Care to learn how to record the memories of others and join a live discussion on writing for a changing social conscience?

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Sally Brandle

In honor of Women’s History Month, I’ve been asked to present a Zoom program at the Sno-Isle Library System in Washington on March 23rd from 11 to noon Pacific Standard Time. Anyone can join in the FREE workshop/discussion on how … Continue reading →

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Beltane Bonfires Are Burning! By Guest Blogger Janina Grey

Posted on April 30, 2022 by charchaffin2011

The fires will be burning this weekend and next as people throughout the northern hemisphere celebrate the reawakening of the Earth with the fertility festival of Beltane. May Day, dancing around a May Pole, jumping the fire,  burning bonfires through … Continue reading →

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The Four Tendencies for Writers

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Joanne Guidoccio

Earlier this month, I participated in a WFWA (Women’s Fiction Writers Association) webinar with writer Brigitte Russell. An educator, Brigitte has a Ph.D. in history and has taught at both K-12 and post-secondary levels. In her work for the New … Continue reading →

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Being Thankful

Posted on November 9, 2020 by gwenoverland

This month I suspect many bloggers will deal with the topic of thankfulness or gratitude. After all, it is the season. And in spite of the fact that I haven’t been able as of yet to meet my grandson who … Continue reading →

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10 Quotable Quotes from No More Secrets

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Joanne Guidoccio

Whenever I pick up a new book—fiction or nonfiction—I like to pause and note any passages that trigger aha moments. In earlier times (pre-computer), I would copy those pearls of wisdom into an “Inspirational Quotations” file. I still have that … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Reading

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Joanne Guidoccio

An avid reader, I look forward to my daily escape from life’s realities. Eclectic in my tastes, I love to curl up with women’s fiction, historical fiction, cozy mysteries, memoirs, psychological thrillers, and self-help. On average, I read anywhere from … Continue reading →

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All About Women’s Fiction

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Joanne Guidoccio

Whenever I’m asked to describe my upcoming release, No More Secrets, I start by saying that it’s women’s fiction. And then I wait for the usual questions that follow: How is that different from romance? Are men allowed to read … Continue reading →

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By Rote with Ryan: Criticism

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Ryan Jo Summers

Criticism : How to give it as a reader and take it as a writer. Raise your hand. Who here likes criticism? Be honest now. Some might enjoy giving it, but almost no one likes receiving it. Am I right? … Continue reading →

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Channeling Nora

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Claire Gem

Every voracious reader, including those of romance, has their favorite authors. Genres. Heat levels and writing styles. And what choices we have! Romance novels, with all their various genres and subgenres, can be had in whatever length we prefer, from … Continue reading →

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Multiple Personality Disorder—or Pen Names

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Claire Gem

I am often asked this question: “All of your nonfiction (magazine features, essays, memoir) were published under your real name. Why did you choose to write fiction under a pseudonym?” It’s a simple answer, and yet quite a complex one. … Continue reading →

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