Every week, we are going to celebrate noteworthy achievements and upcoming events happening within the She Writes Press community in our new “Friday High-Fives!” (formerly celebrated monthly via the monthly memo). 

From author interviews to launch parties, we shine a light on a few of the fantastic things happening in our world.

If you have coverage you’d like to share (that hasn’t already been sent or shared), a new award to your name or an event planned, please let Leila know at leila@sparkpointstudio.com and we’ll get you included in an upcoming Friday High-Five.

Laurie Buchanan was member of the week!

Note To Self: A Seven-Step Path to Gratitude and Growth author Laurie Buchanan was selected as a featured member of the Nonfiction Authors Association.

Barbara McDonald finally got her 20-year-old story published.

Slipsliding by the Bay author Barbara McDonald was interviewed on the Marin Independent Journal and told of her journey towards getting her story published.

Barbara Stark-Nemon was interviewed for Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Even In Darkness: A Novel author Barbara Stark-Newmon tells the story of her great-aunt who spent time in a German concentration camp on History Author Show.

Annette Gendler was featured in multiple publications.

Jumping Over Shadows author Annette Gendler was reviewed on Jewish Book Council and wrote essays for Women Writers, Women Books, Kveller and Tablet.

Cindi Michael was featured in a podcast interview.

The Sportscaster’s Daughter author Cindi Michael was interviewed on “The Weekend with Ed Kalegi” radio show where she shared the story behind her book.

Micayla Lally had an exclusive excerpt reveal on USA Today.

A Work of Art: A Novel author Micayla Lally had an excerpt from her novel revealed on USA Today‘s Happy Ever After. She also wrote an essay on her multiple marriages which was featured on YourTango.

Michelle Cox received a Kirkus review.

Michelle Cox’s A Ring of Truth: A Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel received a stellar review by Kirkus Reviews saying, “as the story progresses, the connections between the threads tighten dramatically, culminating in a somewhat abrupt but nail-biting resolution.” She was also featured on Writer’s Digest to talk about taking the mystery out of writing history.

Barbara Sapienza’s op-ed was featured in The San Francisco Chronicle.

Barbara Sapienza, author of Anchor Out: A Novel, was recently published in the op-ed section of The San Francisco Chronicle.

Mary Plouffe (author of I Know It in My Heart: Walking Through Grief with a Child) was awarded an honorable mention in an essay contest.

The editorial staff of Mothers Always Write awarded Mary’s essay “Mother’s Day Flowers” an Honorable Mention in the MAW Spring Micro-essay Contest! Her micro-essay, which was absolutely beautiful, was chosen from over ninety submissions. Read it here.

Betsy Graziani Fasbinder was featured in Booklist, Mutha Magazine, Marinscope Newspaper and on KWMR radio.

Booklist named Filling Her Shoes one of the “Best New Books” of this week! Booklist also gave Filling Her Shoes a resounding review in the 5/15 issue: “Fasbinder (Fire and Water, 2013) writes with a graceful honesty that is both refreshing and timeless. Hers is a hopeful, heartfelt journey where deep laughs alternate with moments of profound loss. A beautiful and inspiring testament to the resilience and healing power of family.” -Booklist

Mutha Magazine shared an excerpt of Filling Her Shoes.

MarinScope community newspaper shared an author Q&A with Betsy on the inspiration behind Filling Her Shoes.

Betsy is also being interviewed on KWMR radio’s “Questing, Where is the Path? Spirit and Mind” show hosted by Jane Mickelson to talk about Filling Her Shoes. Jane hosts artists, writers, and others to explore the questions we all face about our paths in life. You can live stream the program by going to kwmr.org and clicking on the “listen” button.

Brooke Warner was featured in Publisher’s Weekly and New Republic.

In a Publisher’s Weekly story regarding Amazon’s new buy button on book pages, the article mentioned our very own Brooke Warner. Brooke wrote about this same issue for The Huffington Post and she was also mentioned in an article by New Republic.

J.L. Newton was featured in Epicurious.

J.L Newton’s Oink was featured in Epicurious’s #FoodReads column as a highly anticipated summer pick.

[City Book Review] shared 15 tips on how to promote your book after publication from She Writes Press Authors.

Ginger McKnight Chavers, Donna Stoneham, Michelle Cox, Laurie Buchanan, Romalyn Tilghma, Rita Sever, Monica Starkman, Risa Nye, Ashley Sweeney, Barbara Stark-Nemon, J.A. Wright, Kate Jessica Raphael and Dorit Sasson shared their advice with [City Book Review].

Have something to share in the next Friday High-Fives? Be sure to email leila@sparkpointstudio.com.