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Please note that this post was first published in Women Writers, Women's Books on July 1, 2025 by Tracy Shawn It takes … [Read more...]
How to Write for Readers
July 10, 2025 by
Please Note: This piece was first published in Women Writers, Women's Books on May 4, 2025 When we writers create with readers in mind, we can craft our stories into more vivid, engaging, and, … [Read more...]
The Grace of Crows, Second Edition: A Novel that Sheds Light on Anxiety
April 5, 2024 by
Note: First Published by 24-7PressRelease on April 3, 2024 After reconnecting with a childhood friend, who has since become homeless, an anxiety-ridden woman learns how to face her … [Read more...]
Accepting my Wrinkles: And, Yes, You May Call Me a Crone!
September 20, 2022 by
by Tracy Shawn Fear and malice of the older woman has a long and ugly history. In fact, the origin of the word hag, which has often been used as an insult describing an older woman, … [Read more...]
Inspiration for the Discouraged Writer
May 26, 2022 by
Please Note: This piece was first published in booksbywomen.org on April 22, 2022 by Tracy Shawn under the Title: Writing Through Depression, Pushing Past Doubt: Inspiration for Discouraged … [Read more...]
Tracy Shawn Interviews her Protagonist Paloma Leary from Newest Novel, Floating Underwater
December 21, 2021 by
Please note: This piece was first published in booksbywomen.org under the title "Authors Interviewing Characters by Tracy Shawn" on October 3, 2021 Character Interview with Paloma Leary from Novel … [Read more...]
Book Club Discussion and Reader Questions for Floating Underwater
October 13, 2021 by
by Tracy Shawn Below are ten book club/reader questions that are included in my new novel, Floating Underwater. Please know there are no spoilers, so potential readers may check them … [Read more...]
Why I Wrote Floating Underwater
September 10, 2021 by
by Tracy Shawn What Inspired Me The idea for my second novel, Floating Underwater, came to me from personal history, past work experience (when I was younger, I interned at a psychiatric … [Read more...]
Finding Your Writing Muse: Interview with the Wise and Witty Gabriel Lucatero
August 6, 2021 by
Photo of Author Gabriel Lucatero Tapping Into the Writing Muse Tracy Shawn: I can see that you've definitely tapped into your writing muse! You’re a prolific author, as … [Read more...]
Are Deathbed Visions Real?
June 12, 2021 by
The Meaning of End-of-Life Visions by Tracy Shawn, M.A. Hospice workers across the world note that deathbed visions are a common occurrence. Loved ones … [Read more...]
