I know the odd blog here is personal (it’s going to happen from time to time – that’s just me!) But the main aim of my blogging is because I want to share with you women who I find interesting and inspirational; regardless of whether they’re fictional or real. Sadly there is still the belief that because a woman has written, created or done something, it can’t be viewed as being on quite the same level as anything a man has written, created or done. Not here!
Womanship – what is it?
Womanship – What Is It? Or rather, I should say – this what womanship means to me. Baring in mind that as I write this
Have You Heard Of Diana Gardner?
Have You Heard Of Diana Gardner? If I google Diana Gardner the following appears…Buy The Lady Novelist and Other Short Stories and maybe a seller
Inspirational Women: Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
Inspirational Women: Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Self Portrait in a Straw Hat, 1782 by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun.Photo: National Gallery (image licensed for non-commercial
Why You Really Should Read Katherine Mansfield
Why You Really Should Read Katherine Mansfield What this? I’m writing about someone who isn’t Jane Austen? Yes. It does happen. Was Katherine Mansfield an
How Would You Rank Austen’s Annoying Ladies?Self-Absorbed or Hidden Depths?
How Would You Rank Jane Austen’s Annoying Ladies..? Self-absorbed or Hidden Depths? #7 Mrs Jennings Sense and Sensibility When we first meet Mrs Jennings, it’s
How Do You Make That Impossible Life/Death Decision?
How Do You Make That Impossible Life/Death Decision Looking back at the twenty year old me – I don’t recognise her. She was fearless and
When The Heroine Gets It Deliciously Wrong: Emma Woodhouse
When The Heroine Gets It Deliciously Wrong: Emma Woodhouse It’s the reason why I’ve re-read Emma more times than I can honestly say (and yes
Why Is Elizabeth Bennet Such A Popular Heroine?
Why is Elizabeth Bennet Such A Popular Heroine? Because she knows her own mind and she’s not afraid to act on it. There’s also another
Can You Write Books If You’re Dyslexic?
Can You Write Books If You’re Dyslexic? Yes, of course you can. However…it’s going to take you time and patience. Usually I blog about strong
Fanny Price: The Marmite Heroine
Fanny Price: The Marmite Heroine Why marmite? Because people either love her or hate her (well are deeply irritated by her). What do you see
