The 'I Am Woman' Anthology - Volume 1

by Victoria Watson (Editor), Margot Bloom (Editor), Rachel Cochrane (Contributor)

This collection features fictional stories and poems written by women from all over the world. It is a celebration of womanhood, of overcoming hard times and enjoying the good. Each story or poem, in its own way, illustrates the capacity every woman has for courage and strength, no matter what the circumstances. The 'I Am Woman' campaign is about using our voices to help other women. To raise awareness of women across the planet who have in effect 'lost their voice' or had it taken away either through, fear, abuse, illness or war. We must speak for them until they can do it for themselves. Proceeds from this book will be are shared equally between Women’s Aid, Breakthrough and Women for Women. No costs will be deducted.Authors include - Leila Aboulela (Author), Ragna Brent (Author), Rachel Cochrane (Author), Jeanette Connor (Author), Nicola Copeland (Author), Allison Davies (Author), Donna McNicol (Author), Victoria Watson (Editor), Margot Bloom (Editor), Jane Risdon (Author)

46 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 8, 2012

About the author

Victoria Watson achieved a B.A (Hons) in Media, Communication and Cultural Studies from Newcastle University in 2008. She then graduated with a Masters (with Commendation) in Creative Writing in 2010 from Northumbria University.

Victoria has previously written articles for True Faith (Newcastle United fanzine), Newcastle's Evening Chronicle (NCJ Media), The Journal (NCJ Media) and Closer Magazine (Bauer Media). She has also reviewed books for Waterstones online.

Victoria is a keen blogger and, as well as writing her own blog, is a guest contributor on several other blogs.

Victoria's flash fiction was featured in the 'Home Tomorrow' anthology published by 6th Element Publishing in 2011. Her stories have subsequently been featured in several anthologies.

Victoria loves to read and talk about books, please get in touch if you would like her to participate in any such events. Victoria has been a guest speaker at the Let's Read charity bookshop in Muscat, Oman. She has also been a guest on Metro Radio and the MYOB podcast.

Victoria runs two weekly Creative Writing workshops in Newcastle and North Tyneside. Please get in touch for more information. Members of Victoria's writing groups have been involved in several performances including Blood from the Quill, a Halloween spoken word event at The Cumberland Arms, and the launch of their anthology 'Thrills 'n' Chills at Newcastle's historic Lit and Phil.

Reviews

[Victoria Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology features poems and stories by fourteen women writers from around the world on the subject of womanhood.

The stories and poems feature a range of subjects and each is emotive and special in its own way.

There are contributions from new writers and a special story from the wonderful Leila Aboulela.

A great cause and a great anthology.

[Katheryn Womack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I wrote one of the stories. How can I not love it!?