Women Writers on International Women's Day - Rowling, Blyton, Norton, Nesbitt, Macomber


Today is International Womens Day, to celebrate women writers I have chosen a few of my favourites over the years, in no particular order, here's a little list.
Debbie Macomber - incredibly prolific American author, almost a key mover in the Romance and Women Friendship novels market. Although dyslexic she was determined to succeed. A success that brought to the world Cedar Cove and the Mrs Miracle Christmas stories.
Mary Norton - The author of 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' and the Borrowers stories. Her first novel The Magic Bed Knob was written in New York during World War 2 and published in 1944. I still enjoy B and B to this day. She passed away in 1992 and was buried in Hartland, Devon. 
Edith Nesbitt - was an English writer who popularised fantasy stories for children, notably: The Phoenix and the Carpet. Although, probably her best known novel is The Railway Children. She also wrote several adult 'ghost' stories, one of which Man-Sized Marble was adapted by the BBC as part of their Ghost Stories for Christmas series. A political activist she was a co-founder of the socialist affiliated the Fabian Society.
Enid Blyton - A prolific childrens author, famous for the Famous Five Adventure novels, Noddy and many others. She splits opinion today with her work being described as elitist, sexist, racist and xenophobic; despite that, the books still appeal and are still in print. Her storytelling skills still obviously resonate.
JK Rowling - Probably the most famous female author today - well, amongst children. Her Harry Potter series has sold millions. Recently she has courted controversy with her views on transgender rights leading to discussions on free speech.Interestingly, the K of the pen-name - comes from her grandmother Kathleen.

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