Literary Heroines

Jan Cox Speas

Jan Cox Speas: One of My Heroes

If you’re a writer or any other kind of artist you might like to take a look at Austin Kleon‘s Show Your Work! which addresses the pleasures and perils of creativity in the age of the Internet. One of his suggestions is for writers to share their influences. I regularly share What I’m Reading Now, but […]

Ronda Rousey: My Romance Heroine Model

Ronda Rousey: My Romance Heroine Model

For the latest news on Ronda Rousey as of January 28, 2018 see: Rousey had ditched the UFC for the WWE. I wrote this blog in August 2015: Ronda Rousey is currently the reigning women’s bantamweight champion of the UFC. She is undefeated, having won all of her 12 fights and all in the first round. […]

gone girl blog

Gone Girl v. The Romance Heroine

Spoiler alert: Do not read this blog if you’re planning to see the movie Gone Girl. It is based on the book with the same name by Gillian Flynn. A few days ago I chose a romance featuring a jaded ex-lawyer. He has seen too many of his fellow lawyers’ marriages crash and burn under […]