I've always been a firm believer in reading the book before seeing the movie. As a self-proclaimed lover of the literary, it always baffled me when people even watched a movie based on a book they haven't read. I've read books I didn't want to read and pulled all-nighters just to finish a book before seeing the movie. Why? Because the books are always better. You get to … [Read more...]
Keeping It Real: How Much “Fiction” Belongs in Historical Fiction?
Today's post a guest post from Cynthia Swanson, author of The Bookseller: A Novel.When I started writing The Bookseller, it was set in the present day. The novel tells the story of Kitty Miller - a late 30s, single woman who owns a bookstore in Denver with her best friend Frieda. Kitty begins to have nightly dreams of an alternative reality in which she’s a wife and … [Read more...]
The Problem With Publishing Only Women
I'm all for more representation of women in publishing. Men are more likely to be published and even more likely to be nominated for and win awards, and that's not cool. But this week a small publisher, And Other Stories, announced its decision to publish only females for a year after a call-to-action and I'm having trouble getting excited about it.This isn't the first time … [Read more...]
Cleaning Out the Proverbial Closet
Over the past several years, personal relationships have taken a hit as a result of social media. The days of calling and meeting for a spontaneous lunch are over for many, with relationships being built via emojis and memes. Although I'm a blogger, I still strive to connect with people offline, offering up my phone number instead of my Facebook page and calling people rather … [Read more...]
Can a Prude Be a Feminist? The Internet Says No
If you were to ask me whether I am a feminist, I would respond with a resounding yes. I read the books, try to support other women without anything in return, and love sharing advice and tidbits that I've learned about life. I give good advice (or at least I think so), support gender equality in all aspects of life, and strive to be "assertive". But if you were to believe the … [Read more...]