Women's Fiction Writers Association

Midlife Transitions: 6 Novels Celebrating the Turning Points of a Woman’s Life

Every woman has milestone moments to experience, survive and overcome, some of which are often considered rights of passage. This month we shine the spotlight on midlife transitions and open the doors to that stage in our lives many dread. It is not just a physical change, but a psychological…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationAugust 25, 2021

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The Phoenix: 14 Stories of Women’s Independence, Survival and Recovery

Inner strength, individual resilience, courage, and the determination to overcome trauma, tragedy, abuse, illness and near-death experiences, or perhaps even the first steps towards independence after divorce or widowhood ... whatever the reasons, this month we celebrate the triumphant recovery of a woman's soul. The Wilderness Between Us (Koehler Books 2021)…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationJuly 28, 2021

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The Great Outdoors: 11 Books To Get You Out of the House

Summer is here and this is definitely the year to celebrate the great outdoors! Why the big fuss? It's all about embracing nature and how it nurtures and nourishes our souls. We’ve gathered together 11 books in which the natural world takes a pivotal role, not just as a backdrop…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationJune 30, 2021

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4 Novels That Honor Healthcare Workers, Caregivers and First Responders

The past 18 months have been tough on everyone in the face of the global pandemic. Families, jobs, careers and studies have been more than just disrupted, and yet our intrinsic human resilience comes shining through. This month's BookTrib/WFWA theme pays tribute to the people who put their lives on…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationMay 26, 2021

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Compositions to Soothe the Soul: 6 Novels About Music’s Healing Power

The healing power of music is almost impossible to quantify in traditional medicine. It carries with it the soothing notes and passionate crescendos that broken pieces and lives need to find their way back to the light. For this month’s list, surrender to the stories that have been composed, orchestrated,…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationApril 28, 2021

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Inspirational and Impactful Reads for Women’s History Month

BookTrib is honored to bring you another Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA) curated list of books, this time to close a month dedicated to women's history. Now fourteen-hundred members strong, WFWA is an international professional organization for writers of women’s fiction. As we usher in spring and look ahead to…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationMarch 31, 2021

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#OwnVoices: 6 Diverse Books From Authentic Voices

What began as a Twitter movement and hashtag to recommend diverse books, making the writing world more inclusive, #ownvoices has grown into a genre with a transformative voice. We searched for authors whose books bring #ownvoices into the limelight, and these voices "include (but are not limited to) LGBTQIA, Native,…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationFebruary 24, 2021

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Literary Life Lessons: 7 Titles About the Power of a Great Mentor

BookTrib is excited to present the first 2021 Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA) curated list of books. Now fourteen-hundred members strong, WFWA is an international professional organization for writers of women’s fiction. January’s list features seven stories where a mentor, some with good intentions and others questionable, shapes the lives…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationJanuary 27, 2021

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Four-Legged Friends: 5 Healing Stories Featuring Animal Companions

Be they specially trained to offer support or naturally inclined to comfort us, animals have a special knack for helping us heal and feel less alone. No one knows what we've done to deserve such kind and loyal companions, but we know we're lucky to have them. For your consideration,…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationDecember 23, 2020

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Foodie Fiction: 7 Reads That Will Make You Hungry

Food often takes a passive role in books. Sure, many authors garnish their novels with an occasional tasty morsel — we might be the fly on the wall as friends grab lunch to discuss their stressful jobs or the invisible third wheel when a couple splits dessert on their first…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationNovember 25, 2020

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More Than a Condition: 7 Books Tackling Mental Health

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/WFWA-Mental-Health.jpg BookTrib is excited to present its monthly article in partnership with the Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA). WFWA is an international professional organization for writers of women’s fiction with over a thousand members. October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year the discussion of emotional well-being is more important than…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationOctober 28, 2020

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Family Ties: 7 Stories of Sisterhood

Summer is behind us and the crisp autumn air has popped up around the corner. Time to pack away the shorts and tank tops and give those long sleeves and jackets a good shake and airing again. With the fall comes the longer nights to curl up under a blanket with…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationSeptember 23, 2020

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8 Books to Take You on a European Vacation

The summer of 2020 will go down in history as one of the strangest for a long time. Everyone’s travel plans have transformed into “staycations” with exotic travels in “Balconya” or “Costa del Window,” perhaps even “Garden Riviera” for the more adventurous. The next best thing is to take a…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationAugust 26, 2020

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Five Fantastic Books About Books for the Ultimate Bibliophile

As readers, we love to lose ourselves between the pages of a good book, and what’s more delicious than a book about books? If you love a good story about writers, here are five women’s fiction titles to pull off the shelf:

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationJuly 22, 2020

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Celebrate Women’s Fiction Day With These 9 Books

June 8 marks the second annual Women’s Fiction Day, organized by the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. Women’s Fiction Day celebrates women’s fiction authors, novels, publishers, booksellers, and most importantly, readers who appreciate women’s fiction and the power of a great story. The genre of women’s fiction allows for a vast…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationJune 8, 2020

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If the Only Surfing You’re Doing Is on Your Couch, Try These 6 Beach Reads

After two months of staying at home, most of us are ready for a reprieve from our own spaces. But while not all beaches may be open yet, our imaginations can still take us some of the loveliest of them. Take a virtual beach vacation with these six women’s fiction…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationMay 27, 2020