It’s that time again! The Monthly Memo is the place where we call out the great activity happening within the She Writes Press community. Join us in celebrating each other’s accomplishments and send anything you would like shared in the Monthly Memo to Janay@sparkpointstudio.com.

Just a heads up to all authors, awards submission season is upon us. Make sure you are checking deadlines and details for all awards you want to be entered for and let us know if you have any questions regarding awards that best fit our community.

Kelley Clink is a #1 Bestseller in Kindle Book

After a great promotion that gave a portion of book sales to a worthy cause that supports families who have lost someone to suicide, Kelley Clink received a coveted number one spot in the “Suicide” category and top ten ranking in a couple others for her memoir A Different Kind of Same.

Joanne Cronrath Bamberger on Presidential Gender Watch

Joanne Cronrath Bamberger‘s book Love Her, Love Her Not: The Hilary Paradox was chosen by Presidential Gender Watch as a selected work on women and the presidency.

 

Kelly Kittel Wins Independent Publishers of New England Award

For her raw and revealing memoir, Breathe: A Memoir of Motherhood, Grief and Family Conflict, Kelly Kittel was selected as the winner in the Narrative Nonfiction category for the 2015 IPNE Awards.

 

Leah Lax on Huffington Post

Leah Lax’s book Uncovered: How I Left Hasidic Life and Finally Came Home is a daring novel and a piece of it was shared on Huffington Post. Read this clip from her memoir aptly titled “Hasidic Mother: Sneaking Out to See My Lesbian Lover.”

 

Lene Fogelberg on BookPage

Lene Fogelberg‘s riveting memoir, Beautiful Affliction, received a rave review from BookPage. “Beautiful Affliction is an unusual, riveting medical drama crafted with deep emotion and exquisite detail.”

 

Donna Stoneham on SheKnows

Take the Fabulous Fall Challenge with Donna Stoneham, author of The Thriver’s Edge, and beat the end-of-summer blues! Donna shares with SheKnows how you can connect with yourself and your passions.

 

Kelley Clink on To Write Love on Her Arms

This month, Kelley Clink, author of A Different Kind of Same, guest posted on To Write Love on Her Arms to discuss her experience with suicide and help drive awareness around a great cause.

 

Leanna Lehman on First for Women

Leanna Lehman, author of Vote for Remi, contributed a first-day-of-school story along with fellow authors on First for Women to celebrate school’s return.

 

Jill G. Hall in Library Journal

Jill G. Hall’s novel The Black Velvet Coat received a nice review in Library Journal where it was called a “blend of mystery and historical fiction.”

 

She Writes in Publisher’s Weekly

SheWrites.com was mentioned on Publisher’s Weekly in an article discussing the importance of writing communities.

 

 

Carole Bumpus in Kirkus Reviews Magazine 

A Cup of Redemption by Carole Bumpus was chosen by Kirkus indie editors to be featured in Kirkus Reviews magazine. Less than 10% of indie reviews are chosen for this honor!

 

Connie Mayo on The Broad Side 

Connie Hertzberg Mayo, author of The Island of Worthy Boys, wrote an article “Historical Fiction: Is it Just for Women?” and it was featured on The Broad Side.

 

Jeannine Atkin’s in Library Journal

Jeannine Atkins‘ Little Woman in Blue received a strong Library Journal review in the September issue.

 

 

Nicole Waggoner on Stuff Writers Like

20 Questions and a selfie with Nicole Waggoner was featured on Stuff Writers Like.

 

 

She Writes Press Fall Tour is almost here! We’ll be announcing all the tour stops and authors soon!

If there is something you would like shared in the next Monthly Memo, send it to Janay@sparkpointstudio.com.