Monthly Archives: March 2022
Posted on March 21, 2022 54 Comments
Starting this week, I will be publishing blog articles every other Friday instead of weekly. I will be posting other content on the off weeks. I decided to make this change because last week I started plotting my second novel. Please stay tuned for more exciting news coming soon.
Writer’s Deep Dive: Joan of Arc
Posted on March 18, 2022 15 Comments
When you ask people for a list of famous women warriors, Joan of Arc is probably in the top five. She casts a long shadow over French history and the image of a woman leading an army into battle is a visceral one that has inspired many writers. Now, let’s dive in! The Basics Joan […]
The Writer’s Guide to Women in Single Combat
Posted on March 11, 2022 6 Comments
One of the most difficult positions a writer can put their female combatant is in a one-on-one fight or alone against multiple opponents. This is especially true if the attackers are bigger and stronger. Does that mean that a woman will lose every one of these fights? Absolutely not! There are women throughout history, including […]
Writer’s Deep Dive: Boudica
Posted on March 4, 2022 1 Comment
One of the greatest tools and sources of inspiration that a writer has is history. The lives, actions, and motivations of historical people can be invaluable in shaping believable characters. As part of my series on female warriors, I will be sharing the stories of several formidable women. Today, we start with Boudica Now, let’s […]
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