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Three Women by Lisa Taddeo

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Three Women by Lisa Taddeo I loved this book in its beautiful portrayal of three women, who in the hands of a less gifted and insightful writer, might have come off as stereotypical. I could identify with each of these women in some way and felt true empathy for them. Taddeo has…
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Five Publishing Tips from a Sophomore Novelist

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This post was originally published on diymfa.com as a part of the #5onFri series. As I home in on the publication date for my second novel (The Nine, She Writes Press, August 20), there is excitement whirring in my mind as well as the anxiety that comes with keeping track of a…
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The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali

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The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali A very touching love story. Set against the backdrop of the Iranian revolution, The Stationery Shop is also a story of what we cling too after suffering loss. The interplay of 1953 Iran scenery against the 1960's in America was artfully arranged…
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The Body Papers by Grace Talusan

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The Body Papers: A Memoir by Grace Talusan This memoir is written as a collection of essays. The author’s story is a complex weaving of the “American Dream” with the sacrifices and struggles her family must deal with. Talusan approaches themes of race, abuse, and illness…
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Writing Rituals: Staying Grounded During Busy Times

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This post originally appeared on BooksByWomen.org as "Five Weeks To Book Launch And How My Writing Practice Keeps Me Grounded." I am a woman with many morning practices, from skin care to yoga and meditation to blending a perfected breakfast smoothie, from walking my dog to…
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Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid I listened to the audio version which was superbly performed. Such a unique structure for a novel, it captured the group dynamic and the time period so well. TJR wrote with expert musical authority and a knowledge of song writing.…
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Daughter of a Promise

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The Nine

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Eden: A Novel

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