Fiction Writer
Scholar
Traveler
I dream of other worlds for historical female figures,
especially those whose creativity was thwarted,
or whose courage was tested.
Welcome to my world!
especially those whose creativity was thwarted,
or whose courage was tested.
Welcome to my world!
In The News:
Recent Reviews:
May 29, 2024
From the Chatauqua Education Dept.
Remarks from the judges: "A work that is as current as it is Historical"; "Meticulously Researched"; "A work that is both a history and mystery, as well as worth savoring."
April 12, 2024
Great Review by Story Circle (Reviewer: Shawn LaTorre) who really "Got it" about this book.
https://www.storycircle.org/book_review/the-rossetti-diaries/
From the Chatauqua Education Dept.
Remarks from the judges: "A work that is as current as it is Historical"; "Meticulously Researched"; "A work that is both a history and mystery, as well as worth savoring."
April 12, 2024
Great Review by Story Circle (Reviewer: Shawn LaTorre) who really "Got it" about this book.
https://www.storycircle.org/book_review/the-rossetti-diaries/
Recent Interview: (for more interviews visit my Events/Interviews Page
January 26, 2024:
Book Reading / Interview and Conversation with Mary Helen Stefaniak
Prairie Lights Bookstore, Iowa City, IA 52240
Book Reading / Interview and Conversation with Mary Helen Stefaniak
Prairie Lights Bookstore, Iowa City, IA 52240
New Release from Kathleen Renk:
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The Rossetti Diaries by Kathleen Williams Renk "...Siddall and Rosetti paid a steep price for daring to live on their own terms as artists, lovers and friends; but despite the inevitable tragedy, these are women we should see more of in narrative, women who defined themselves not through men but through their art." — Carol Spaulding-Kruse, author of Helen Button. A novel and Waiting for Mr. Kim and Other Stories |