“Hailing frequencies open.” As an African American female growing up in the 1960s, MAE JEMISON noticed the lack of...
You have likely heard the saying, “She sells seashells by the seashore.” This phrase references the first woman paleontologist, MARY ANNING...
If you purchase frozen or refrigerated foods, and haven’t gotten deathly ill, you can thank DR. MARY ENGLE PENNINGTON,...
Credited as the first female printer, CHARLOTTE GUILLARD ran a successful printing and binding business in 16th century Paris....
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Q: How did you start writing short stories? A: As a challenge to myself. And partially an accident. I...
Q: Why are you writing short stories? You’re a novelist! A: I write short stories for two main reasons. 1. Finding...
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