Author: Women and Words

Women and Words is a group of women who write. Among those of us here--and those who guest blog--we cover a lot of genres: mystery, romance, speculative fiction, literary-leaning fiction, paranormal, and nonfiction. We're interested in the business of writing, the craft of writing, and the creative process. We're also into discussing most things related to books and reading, so you'll find things like that here, as well. And you'll also find updates about author releases and appearances, and links to excerpts or more information about all of that. We cover a lot of ground, and we appreciate, encourage, and really dig suggestions, comments, and discussions. Welcome!

A Modern Woman’s Take on Gender Roles and Relationship Etiquette by Chanel Hardy

Gender stereotypes and relationship etiquette have been a part of society for the longest time. Standards and rules put on us by a patriarchy and our peers. But there is a line between relationship etiquette that is forced and by choice. My own idea of relationship etiquette is taking on certain responsibilities by choice, and… Read More A Modern Woman’s Take on Gender Roles and Relationship Etiquette by Chanel Hardy

January 14, 2018January 19, 2018 Women and Words3 Comments

Q&A with author Sally Xerri-Brookes

Introduce yourself to the rest of the class. Who are you and what makes you tick? Hi, I’m Sally and I live in Birmingham in the UK with my wife and four-year-old daughter. When I’m not writing, I am a communications professional in Higher Education. I’m passionate about coffee, good stories and creativity. What does… Read More Q&A with author Sally Xerri-Brookes

January 7, 2018 Women and Words

Call for Submissions: Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Fiction Special

The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast will be open for submissions during January 2018 for short stories in the lesbian historic fiction genre, to be produced in audio format for the podcast, as well as published in text on the website. Technical Details We will accept short fiction of any length up to 5000 words, which… Read More Call for Submissions: Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Fiction Special

October 29, 2017October 29, 2017 Women and Words1 Comment

Winner(s) of the book giveaway!

Happy Sunday, all! Okay, our first pick was Rad Hall! WOOOOO!!!! And because I’m such a dang sucker for book giveaways (can’t give away just one!), we picked another and our runner-up is…(drum roll, please)… Genyne! WOOOOOO! NOTE: RAD AND GENYNE! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR SPAM FILTERS ARE NOT SUCKING MY NOTIFICATION EMAILS INTO A… Read More Winner(s) of the book giveaway!

August 14, 2011August 15, 2011 Women and Words4 Comments

post-Hootenanny

Okay, so the reindeer got a little out of hand. We all had some fun giving books away and bringing you some season’s greetings, but maybe we got a little crazy with the egg nog. We’re taking a little break and come Monday, we should be back in the saddle. Or sleigh. Or whatever. Thanks… Read More post-Hootenanny

December 25, 2010 Women and Words6 Comments

DAY 12 of the 12 Day Holiday Hootenanny! RADCLYFFE!

Okay folks, no bingo cage this go ’round. Just me, a hat, my two nieces, and about 5000 little pieces of paper. The winners are as follows: Sonja Cam Lisa Norma Thanks again to all the authors who contributed their work, a big thanks to Radclyffe for sponsoring an entire day’s worth of winners, and an even… Read More DAY 12 of the 12 Day Holiday Hootenanny! RADCLYFFE!

December 24, 2010December 25, 2010 Women and Words91 Comments

DAY 11 WINNERS!

Awesome. I love it when people win free books! We, the merry elves at Women and Words, got ourselves one of those ol’ skool wire bingo ball cage thingies. You know the one. Where you turn it with the hand crank? So one of the elves got way giddy with it and it flew open… Read More DAY 11 WINNERS!

December 24, 2010December 24, 2010 Women and Words