I connected with author Sally Koslow when I interviewed her about her third novel, With Friends Like These in 2011. Now, with the publication of Sally's fourth novel, THE WIDOW WALTZ, Sally joins us again at Women's Fiction Writers with her insights about writing fiction and non-fiction, exploring the threads of reinvention and widowhood and secrets, and digging into writing that is meaningful to … [Read more...] about Author Sally Koslow Says Men Appreciate Her Novels, But She Doesn't Spit On The Concept Of Women's Fiction
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Author Karen Stivali Tells Us Why Women's Fiction With A Love Story Is Not A Romance Novel
As a rule, I don't like rules. But, when I read Karen Stivali's post that explained her perception of the rules of romance novels, and why her books did not fit that mold -- I was smitten. I don't write romance -- and I know that. What I wasn't sure of was what constitutes that line between some women's fiction and some romance novels. Let us know what you think in the comments. And please … [Read more...] about Author Karen Stivali Tells Us Why Women's Fiction With A Love Story Is Not A Romance Novel
Debut Author Kimberly Brocks Says Trust Your Personal Writing Process And Expect It To Make You (A Little) Crazy
I feel like I've know author Kimberly Brock forevah and I feel like we've been waiting just about that long for her to be featured here at Women's Fiction Writers. Kimberly's debut novel is THE RIVER WITCH, and if the title and cover don't pique your interest (as if!) then reading this interview is certain to do so. Kimberly is funny and insightful -- and her answers exceeded this … [Read more...] about Debut Author Kimberly Brocks Says Trust Your Personal Writing Process And Expect It To Make You (A Little) Crazy
Author Valerie Frankel Shares Where Her Book Ideas Come From And What Happens When You're Lukewarm About Your Own Story
Whenever I find a new-to-me author who's not really new -- I am happy as well as a little embarrassed. I mean, really. How could I have missed Valerie Frankel? She now has sixteen novels to her name -- she writes memoir, women's fiction, chick-lit, YA and she's a ghost writer for some really high profile celebrities. I'm not sure how she does it all, I can barely edit, write and get the dishwasher … [Read more...] about Author Valerie Frankel Shares Where Her Book Ideas Come From And What Happens When You're Lukewarm About Your Own Story