by Sophie Wilson | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog Post, Book Review
Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse. The Last Girl by Nadia Murad is a harrowing memoir. It is a painful read, but an important one nonetheless. It serves as a reminder that the effects of war are felt not only on the male dominated battlefield, but also in the surrounding...
by Sophie Wilson | Aug 3, 2020 | Blog Post
The Secret Bookshelf is a newly opened shop in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. Jo Zebedde, who is both a sci-fi and fantasy author and the owner of this independent book shop, tells us why buying locally from indies is so important whilst being so enjoyable. For...
by Sophie Wilson | Jul 27, 2020 | Blog Post
This whole pandemic has really put a lot of my life into perspective. I never before realised how much support and community meant to me. In fact, it is integral to my happiness and my motivation in life. Pre-lockdown I thought I was basically invincible; I did not...
by Sophie Wilson | Jul 23, 2020 | Blog Post
Mid-May, halfway through lockdown, I found myself…a bit deflated. I’d been furloughed since 1stApril and with no return to the office in sight, I decided I needed something to fill the void left behind by work and the huge amount of time I suddenly had on my hands....
by Sophie Wilson | Jul 20, 2020 | Blog Post
Penny Batchelor is the author of My Perfect Sister. A book about Annie, a sixteen year old girl whose sister goes missing, this novel looks at familial dynamics, sisterly love and the challenges that can face a young woman growing up. We are so pleased to have a...
by Sophie Wilson | Jul 16, 2020 | Blog Post, Book Recommendations, Interview
Here at Women’s Writes we had the most amazing opportunity to interview Hannah, the author of The Education of Ivy Edwards. Following the life of a 31 year old woman, this book looks at what happens when relationships fail, when you have problems within the...
