Sister Outsider how many times have my hazel eyes bought me the luxury of blindness? how many times has the skin I walk in this ivory cocoon insulated me from your reality? how many times have I naively claimed that we are all the same underneath our pigment as if my bones had carried the … Continue reading Sister Outsider – Christine E. Ray
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Femme- Liyona
"shut up" you said. those words rang, rung, gonged and gagged any sense of self I had left "shut up" again again over and over beating around "Don't you say it" you spat in my face. I stared at the cement under my feet and lifted my head to square off your gaze head like … Continue reading Femme- Liyona
Brave and Reckless’ August Writing Prompt Challenge
Throughout the month of August, I will be providing a daily writing prompt based on the title of a seminal feminist book. I am sure that not all of you define yourself as feminists, but I have very carefully chosen titles that I thought could be creatively inspiring to anyone. You certainly don’t need to … Continue reading Brave and Reckless’ August Writing Prompt Challenge
Feminist Writing Collective Whisper and the Roar is Seeking New Members and Guest Writers
Are you a fan of exceptional writing? Are you a writer of poetry, prose, and/or microfiction? Do you consider yourself a feminist? Whisper and the Roar is currently recruiting new Collective Members as well as guest writers. Submission Guidelines for Whisper and the Roar: Send a short piece (poetry or prosetry) of your original writing … Continue reading Feminist Writing Collective Whisper and the Roar is Seeking New Members and Guest Writers
Megha Sood Shares Her Favorite Indie Feminist Books of 2018
Name: Megha Sood Where you post your writing: https://meghasworldsite.wordpress.com/ https://whisperandtheroar.com/ https://godoggocafe.com/ http://arielchart.blogspot.com/ https://freeverserevolution.wordpress.com/ https://candlesonline.wordpress.com/ https://poetscornerblog.wordpress.com/ Publications: We Will not be Silenced ( Indie Blu(e) Press), 2018 Oddball Magazine Scrittura Magazine Dime Show Review Fourth and Sycamore KOAN ( Paragon Press) Vita Brevis Literature Three favorite indie books of 2018 1. Composition of a woman Author: … Continue reading Megha Sood Shares Her Favorite Indie Feminist Books of 2018
Special Call for Submissions from the Whisper and the Roar: Global Exploitation of Women
The Whisper and the Roar Collective is seeking submissions of well-crafted, impactful writing for our series on the global exploitation of women. We are accepting poetry, prose, fiction, personal narratives, and essays on these topics from around the world. We are looking for writing that makes us feel, makes us think, that moves us. April 22nd – … Continue reading Special Call for Submissions from the Whisper and the Roar: Global Exploitation of Women
Special Call for Submissions from Whisper and the Roar
The Whisper and the Roar Collective is seeking submissions for an upcoming series on the global exploitation of women. We are accepting poetry, prose, fiction, personal narratives, and essays on these topics from around the globe. We are looking for writing that makes us feel, makes us think, that moves us. April 15th– April 21st … Continue reading Special Call for Submissions from Whisper and the Roar