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April 9, 2015

Meet the Contributors to Mothering Through the Darkness

Today we announce the contributors to Mothering Through the Darkness: Women on the Postpartum Experience. Learn more about these amazing writers.


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Published on April 09, 2015 02:31

April 5, 2015

Our Newest Class: “Mother. Writer: Finding, Claiming, and Using Our Voices”

We're thrilled to announce our newest HerStories Project writing class, "Mother, Writer." Join us in May!


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Published on April 05, 2015 11:43

April 1, 2015

HerStories Voices: How Do the Dead Drink Tea?

Alison Lee is a blogging and writing dynamo and a valuable member of our HerStories community. Today Alison tells us more about a powerful family influence: her grandmother.


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Published on April 01, 2015 16:24

March 24, 2015

HerTake Advice Column: Too Close, Too Quickly

Today’s HerTake question comes from a woman who regrets letting a friendship get too close too quickly and now must find a way to establish better boundaries.


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Published on March 24, 2015 03:00

March 19, 2015

HerStories Voices: The Mommy Inside the Rocks

 We’re so happy to present to you the second HerStories Voices column. This week’s essay is from Kathryn Wallingford. In Kathryn’s own words, her essay is about “rocks, remembering why I love Toni Morrison, and teaching my son to put apples in his pocket. How do we allow the continued growth of an imagination when […]


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Published on March 19, 2015 05:26

March 16, 2015

Announcing the HerStories Project Writing Contest Winners… and a Book Cover Reveal!

We are thrilled to present the winners of the first HerStories Project writing contest.


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Published on March 16, 2015 05:21

March 14, 2015

MY OTHER EX Chosen as a Finalist for INDIEFAB Book of the Year

MY OTHER EX is a finalist for INDIEFAB Book of the Year!


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Published on March 14, 2015 15:02

March 10, 2015

Bucking a Trend: Birthday Parties and More

This week’s HerTake question is seemingly about birthday parties, but it’s really about so much more.


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Published on March 10, 2015 03:00

March 4, 2015

HerStories Project Voices: Dancing At the Edge of the Spotlight

Introducing the first essay in our HerStories Project Voices series, "Dancing at the Edge of the Spotlight" by Rachel Furey.


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Published on March 04, 2015 12:08

February 24, 2015

Imbalance in Friendships

Today’s question for Nina is about recognizing a one-sided friendship and deciding whether to restore the balance or move on.


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Published on February 24, 2015 06:55