When taking part in the American Historical Novel Facebook page holiday giveaway some months ago, I asked readers who their female heroes were, and most automatically and enthusiastically listed mothers, sisters and aunts.
I got to chatting with one reader and she referred me to Boudica, a female warrior of Welsh lore, and specifically, a queen of the ancient Iceni tribe who fought back against the encroaching Roman Empire in 60 AD.
That piqued my interest, since my grandmother was Welsh. I came to learn that Pino, the female warrior in THE FALCON, THE WOLF AND THE HUMMINGBIRD, has a lot in common with Boudica, and with all of the other female warriors in our lives who:
endured serious trauma
fought back against an aggressor, whether a bully, oppressor or physical ailment
exhibited immense bravery
My female heroes are my sisters and daughter, along with all other women who support other women.
Who are your female heroes?
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SCATTERED LIGHT, a novel, sequel to WINTER LIGHT (Nov. 2025)
THE FALCON, THE WOLF AND THE HUMMINGBIRD a historical novel
BLISS ROAD, a memoir
WINTER LIGHT, a novel
THE WIND THIEF, a novel
GROWING GREAT CHARACTERS, a resource for writers
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