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In ancient times, women were regarded as sacred. They were thought to
hold the mystical power of creation—responsible for the continuation of
our species. With the rise of Science and Religion, these myths were
dispelled and their plight began.

HerStory: Fiction Honoring Women’s History Month is a collection of Flash Fiction and Short Stories from today's
top authors featuring female characters that exemplify strong strength
of mind, body, and character. Some of these tales are based on real
people while others are purely fictional. However, all are standing up
for themselves and what they believe in.

Grab yourself a glass
of wine or favorite hot beverage and get comfortable as you read about
the lives of women who will light the fire in your soul.



This book is coming March 2013 from Pagan Writers Press





My HerStory



I am so excited to be one of the authors contributing to this anthology. Its not only a wonderful way to honor women in general, but it gave me the chance to tell the world about the woman who has been one of the greatest influences in my life--my grandmother. Here is a little about the story I am contributing.







In
1953, Down Syndrome was treated like a shameful secret, but Tessie
refused to hide her handicapped daughter from the world. Inspired by
real-life events, Tessie is the true story of one woman's battle for
equality and acceptance for the daughter she knew was forth fighting
for.








My grandmother's story is only one of the exciting tales included in HerStory. Read about a African American cowgirl, a female coal miner, a southern belle with a mind of her own, and many, many more. Some of these stories are based on real people, like my grandmother, and others are fictional, but they all have one common trait. They are about strong woman who made a difference and fought for what they believed in. Head over to the HerStory blog for a sneak peek and what's to come with HerStory. 





The Giveaway



One lucky winner is going to receive an ebook copy of HerStory when it hits virtual shelves in March. Head to my blog to enter. http://authorlauradeluca.blogspot.com...