“I read a little from this book each day as there is so much information packed in here. I had no idea that the first recorded writer in human history was a woman! I am learning so much from this and it is written in a delightfully entertaining way. I am inspired!” ―Varla Ventura, author of Sheroes

“Enter into this fascinating world of women who are desperately in love with books. They are a diverse group of personalities who were at times ignored, banned and reviled by the public for their use of the written word. Becca Anderson offers some intriguing and entertaining profiles of women in the literary scene. They are listed in cool categories which include prolific pens, those whose books were banned, women who wrote from a different spiritual point of view and other interesting facts about women in the field of literature. Did you know that women were responsible for writing the Bible under the "guidance" of Jerome? Are you aware of the prolific amount of prose penned by Barbara Cartland, Margaret Mead and Edith Wharton? These are just a few tidbits of information that will encourage you to read more and, hopefully, be inspired to pick up the pen yourself!” ―Autumn Stephens, author of Wild Words from Wild Women

“This book is a testament to the relationship and contributions of women writers, lest we forget their impact and inspiration. Becca paints portraits of women writers with her energetic and enigmatic words in an accessible and engaging manner. Please join me on this amazing journey through women’s history―I know you will be as inspired by it as I have been.” ―Ntozake Shange, author of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf

"Dig deep in this rich history of women writers. Essential." ―Lawrence Ferlinghetti, cofounder of City Lights

“So go on, do some guilt-free indulging in the pages of Becca Anderson’s basket of literary bonbons. She has gathered a wealth of delectable stories in which to immerse ourselves, a bite at a time. Let’s hear it for bibliophiles and book ladies–our richest yet most non-fattening vice.” ―Vicki León, author of the Uppity Women series

“An absolute 'must read' for anyone thinking that centuries of literature being almost exclusively dominated by men, The Book of Awesome Women Writers: Medieval Mystics, Pioneering Poets, Fierce Feminists and First Ladies of Literature should be a part of every personal, community, college, and university library Literary Studies and Feminist History collections.” ―Library Bookwatch

★ #1 Bestseller in Sociology on Amazon.
★ Famous Female Authors Who Wrote Their Way Into History!
★ Celebrate female writers and their works as they go down in history! From the first recorded female writer to today’s bestselling authors, Becca Anderson takes us on a journey through time, spotlighting the remarkable women who have left an indelible mark on the literary world.

From the first recorded writer to current bestsellers, Becca Anderson takes us through time and highlights historical women who have left their mark on the literary world.

◎Historical women writers.
This expansive compilation of historical women writers is a chance to delve into the lives and works of famous female authors and learn about lesser-known greats. Some of the many female authors you will love learning about include: Maya Angelou, Jane Austen, Judy Blume, Rachel Carson, Nadine Gordimer, Dorothy Parker, Joyce Carol Oates, and many, many more.

◎Explore subjects and literary forms women writers have to offer.
The works of these historical women vary greatly. Each is as unique and significant as the women who penned them. With the help of writers, editors, librarians, booksellers, and more, Anderson has crafted a must-read book for women of every background.

◎Celebrate the impact women have made in our culture.
This feminist book is a beacon of brilliance. It is the perfect gift for artists, intellectuals, and anyone who seeks to be inspired by words and profound lives. Most of all, it is a celebration of the journeys and accomplishments of historical women who have worked to have their voices heard in black and white letters across the world.

In this book find:
Engaging chapters such as “Prolific Pens,” “Mystics, Memoirists, and Madwomen,” and “Banned, Blacklisted, and Arrested”;
A plethora of new additions to your reading list;
Confirmation that the female voice is awesome, and essential to literature;
Interesting facts about beloved authors like Dorothy Parker, Jane Austen and more.

Becca Anderson
With a family background in teaching, Becca Anderson has become a scholar of women’s studies and an author of bestselling books on empowering women. A multiple New York Times best-selling author, Becca Anderson is renowned for her many achievements, including her books “Brave Affirmations,” “The Book of Remarkable Women Writers,” “The Book of Remarkable Women,” “The Book of Remarkable Girls,” and “Friendship Isn’t One Big Thing—It’s a Million Little Things: The Art of Women’s Friendship,” among others.
She has appeared numerous times on national U.S. television and radio networks such as ABC, NBC, and NPR, as well as on local Bay Area outlets. She is passionate about collecting positive affirmations, meditations, prayers, and blessings, and helps lead a “Gratitude and Grace Circle” that meets monthly in homes, churches, and bookstores in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she currently resides.
Becca Anderson attributes her healing to her spiritual practices and daily prayers, and she hopes to share this source of encouragement with anyone facing life’s challenges through “Prayers for Tough Times” and her work “A Woman’s Book of Prayers.” Becca Anderson is also the author of “Think Happy to Stay Happy” and “Be Grateful Every Day.”