When I started writing fiction it was important to me to portray single moms in a non-stereotypical way---meaning, not being rescued by anyone but themselves (if rescuing was necessary at all). It was important for me to portray the workings of a single-mom family in a way that I knew others didn't understand. I knew this from being a single mom, and from the assumptions made and stupid-ass … [Read more...] about Guest Post: We Need Diverse Books in Women’s Fiction Says Author Alessandra Harris #WeNeedDiverseBooks
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Guest Post: Lynda Cohen Loigman’s Tips For Timelines and Storytelling
Lucky me! I read Lynda Cohen Loigman's debut novel, THE TWO-FAMILY HOUSE well over a year ago. Lucky you! THE TWO-FAMILY HOUSE hit bookstores and bookshelves just two days ago so now you can read it too! I was so taken with this story that I think about it even now. The story spans two decades and follows two families through tragedy and triumph. One of the things that fascinated me was the … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Lynda Cohen Loigman’s Tips For Timelines and Storytelling
Author Interview: Best-selling Author Kate Hilton Says If You Want To Write About Women’s Lives, Tell The Truth
Happy U.S. publication to my friend, Kate Hilton! The Hole In The Middle grew out of questions Kate asked herself about her own life -- isn't that so often the case with women's fiction authors? Today Kate shares with us what it's like to self-publish, have the book picked up by a Canadian publisher, and then sold in the U.S! Plus, some heartfelt advice for writers. Please welcome Kate to … [Read more...] about Author Interview: Best-selling Author Kate Hilton Says If You Want To Write About Women’s Lives, Tell The Truth
Guest Post: Do Readers Cross The Romance/Women’s Fiction Line? By Laura Drake
What do my readers want from me? In today's publishing climate, we're often afraid to give something new a try, afraid of losing our readers, our followers, our mojo even. Sometimes our publishers are afraid as well, using the word "brand" to help us shape our new books. Staying within genre makes sense, but it's not always possible. Especially when we have a story we want to tell that falls … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Do Readers Cross The Romance/Women’s Fiction Line? By Laura Drake