Tag: #WritersLife

HERSTORY GLOBAL CONFERENCE features author Mary Elizabeth Jackson

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author Interview, Author/Book Spotlight, FEATURE, Interview, Women Writers

The HerStory Global Conference 2023 is happening March 8-11, 2023 this year! Be sure to show your support for award-winning and international bestselling author, Mary Elizabeth Jackson as she and her daughters, Elisabeth and Lily Jackson (of Sisters J), appear as keynote speakers. Join them March 9th between 10am -12pm CST! https://www.herstorycircle.net/

Voices of Women Virtual Summit features author Mary Elizabeth Jackson

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author Interview, Author/Book Spotlight, Events, FEATURE, Interview, Women Writers

Voices of Women is a FREE online event. Live and OnlineDate: March 8, 2023Time: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM US PST Be sure to show your support for award-winning and international bestselling author, Mary Elizabeth Jackson as she appears as keynote speaker. JOIN ALL DAY EVENT

Writers 2 Remember: Bob Dylan

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Music-related Writing, Non-Fiction & Educational, Poetry

"A major figure in popular culture during a career spanning more than 60 years." Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota on May 24, 1941. Though his given name was Robert Allen Zimmerman, he legally changed it to Robert Dylan in 1962 to honor poet Dylan Thomas. This beloved folk singer is "hailed as the Shakespeare of … Continue reading Writers 2 Remember: Bob Dylan

Do I Need A Comma Before A Name?

by J.M. Northup, posted in Editing, Grammar/Punctuation, How-To, Informational, Non-Fiction & Educational

Often, writers struggle with commas. It begins in elementary school when we are told a "rule of thumb" that seems to become ingrained in our minds: when you read aloud, if you pause, use a comma. However, there are truly hard rules to commas, and what we were initially told is not accurate. One place … Continue reading Do I Need A Comma Before A Name?

The Saskatchewan Writers Guild’s Winter 2023 Virtual Writer in Residence

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Awards & Accolades, History, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women In History, Women Writers

This Just In!!!! The Saskatchewan Writers Guild announces that Regina, Saskatchewan author, Marie Powell is the Winter 2023 Virtual Writer in Residence The SWG is pleased to announce Marie Powell as our Virtual Writer-in-Residence for February 1- April 30, 2023. Marie's adventures in castle-hopping across North Wales resulted in her award-winning medieval fantasy series Last of … Continue reading The Saskatchewan Writers Guild’s Winter 2023 Virtual Writer in Residence