Every month we celebrate noteworthy achievements and upcoming events happening within the She Writes Press community. 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, a new award to your name or an event planned, let us know at janay@sparkpointstudio.com and we’ll get you included in our next Monthly Memo.

Dorit Sasson’s Accidental Soldier makes the short list in the Santa Fe Literary Awards Program.

Libby Ware’s Lum won the American Library Association Stonewall Book Award.

 

Kelly Kittel is featured at EastbayRi.com

EastbayRI.com runs a beautiful piece featuring the competitive dance squad at Erin Rae’s School of Dance in Westport and their somber routine written by Portsmouth author, Kelly Kittel.

 

Leah Lax is featured at MyStatesman.com 

MyStatesman.com features an interview with Leah Lax about her experience behind writing Uncovered.

 

Portland Book Review features part 4 of Jennifer Dwight’s essay series

Jennifer Dwight shares part 4 of her essay series, ” The Birth of a Novel,” at Portland Book Review.

 

Sheila Grinell is featured on SheKnows.com

SheKnows features 10 Anticipated Spring Reads and includes Sheila Grinell’s Appetite!

 

Buzzfeed features Garine B. Issasi

Garine B. Isassi’s Start with the Backbeat is included in Buzzfeed‘s Grease-inspired book roundup.

 

Booklist gives Michelle Cox a starred review

A Girl Like You by Michelle Cox received a starred review from Booklist, saying “Fans of spunky, historical heroines will love Henrietta Von Harmon.” 

 

The Vitamin Solution is featured at FW Chicago

FW Chicago featured Dr. Romy Block and Arielle Levitan’s The Vitamin Solution in their monthly “Take Note” column.

 

Michelle Cox is featured in Manhattan Book Review

Manhattan Book Review features Michelle Cox’s debut column as she shares where she draws inspiration for her characters’ traits.

 

Leah Lax is featured in Austin Chronicle

Austin Chronicle features an interview with Leah Lax as she discusses her experiences leading up to writing her memoir, Uncovered.

 

Susan Hadler is featured at Utne.com

Utne.com features chapter one from Susan Hadler’s The Beauty of What Remains.

Looking for a chance to connect with fellow SWP authors? Attend one of these great events and share your upcoming events with janay@sparkpointstudio.com.

Missed the great photos from the She Writes Press Fall tour? 

Don’t forget, if you want to be featured on the She Writes Press Monthly Memo, email janay@sparkpointstudio.com. Here’s to a fabulous rest of the month!