Raw, honest, and compelling, Ashley Noel's first novel will knock your socks off. Metamorphosis: A Motivational Memoir of Self-Healing, Transformation, and Successful Manifestation is the story of her journey from the darkness of despair to the light at the end. Celebrate her bright new life with us.

First lines are like first dates. You don't want to use just any old line. You want to be interesting and look good at the same time. 

Kim Conrey continues the discussion about beginnings. Don't let those first few lines stop you but do consider what your reader is willing to put up with at this early stage. For example, they might be willing to read something distasteful on page 157, once they're invested, that they'd never tolerate on page 1. 

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Gaby Anderson continues the discussion about those all-important first words of a book.  What catches your eye, your attention, and your credit card.  

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Eighteen, unmarried, Catholic, and pregnant, Cathryn Vogeley makes a decision that will haunt her for the rest of her life. With few options available in 1968, the author doesn't get to say goodbye to the daughter she carried and grew to love. She agrees to the terms of a closed adoption and tries to move on with her life, the way her mother expects. But Cathryn, like many women in similar situations, doesn't realize what it will be like never to see her child, to carry the shame and humiliation of the secret that threatens to destroy her. Her story is a must-read for women who find themselves faced with an impossible decision and the people who love them.

Broadcasting live from the conference, Wild Women interview participants and volunteer in the writing community. Attending writing conferences is an excellent way to sharpen your skills, meet agents and editors, gain insights on the publishing industry, and have a great time with like-minded and occasionally wild people. 

Check out the broadcast and consider registering for the May 2023 Atlanta Writers Conference.

In recognition of Coming Out Day, we spoke with author Leslie Absher. For Leslie "Secrecy is just another member of the family." Growing up with a father, who was a CIA agent, she never really knew him. But she wanted to. And she wanted him to know her despite her fears he wouldn't approve of her coming out as a lesbian. Join us as she shares her story and the impact it had on others like her.

And check out her book on Amazon.