Stories based on real people pack an emotional punch. Not only do they teach history and allow readers to see the world from different viewpoints, they provide role models and inspiration. My oldest recently came across the story of Virginia Hall in the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. She’s quite taken with the …

The arts have always been a part of Sarah Greenman. As a child, this painter, playwright, and activist spent hours with her maternal grandmother, a watercolorist in a small attic studio. Her grandfather built the sacred room, because he knew it was important for his wife to have space of her own. That tradition has …

Loved recording this podcast with Christy Maguire at Forties Stories. We talked about how all of us can – and should be – creators, how women DO support one another, and how the role of women in the media has shifted – ever so slightly. I also reference some 80s stuff (and totally got Melanie Griffith …