I'm verklempt. Does Jennifer Weiner even need an introduction? Ok, I'll stop gushing so you can start reading. Jennifer Weiner is a multi-published women's fiction author. She's here at WFW because at the core of most published authors is the memory of wanting to be published. In this interview, Jen offers us her trademark witty insight on writing, publishing, social media and more. Many … [Read more...] about A Visit From Author Jennifer Weiner (need I say more?)
Is Truth Really Stranger Than Women's Fiction?
From settings to relationships to emotions, women's fiction taps my heart and imagination because it takes what I know and puts it through a strainer so I'm left with just the juicy bits. Because real life has boring parts and boring parts don't belong in novels. When I read or write something that makes me pause, I hit my "believe" button. For me, this happens a lot with male characters in … [Read more...] about Is Truth Really Stranger Than Women's Fiction?
When A Man Writes Women's Fiction
I'm honored to introduce Keith Cronin, author of the novel ME AGAIN (September 2011, Five Star/Gale) to Women's Fiction Writers. ME AGAIN is women's fiction written by a man and written from a male POV -- just like many of us have mentioned, questioned and pondered right here on WFW. So, how does a guy end up writing women's fiction? What's it like to be the only fella in the room? How does … [Read more...] about When A Man Writes Women's Fiction
Remembering To Love Your Own Story
I've embarked on another round of revisions on my novel and you know what makes me nervous? Keeps the word doc closed? Lends to procrastination? Makes me write blog posts instead of clicking track changes? Sometimes I forget I like -- no, love -- my book! I forget my affection for the characters, the setting, the twists and turns, the thimble full of romance, the private jokes in plain sight -- … [Read more...] about Remembering To Love Your Own Story