Gathered Words

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A chorus of bold voices. A tapestry of truth transformation and triumph.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Gathered Words</em></strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> brings together the powerful and poignant writing of women from across the United States Canada and Scotland - members of </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Writers Community</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> founded by award-winning author and writing coach </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Lynne Golodner</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>. Born in 2020 as a haven for writers seeking meaning and connection this global community has nurtured voices that are unafraid to speak from the heart.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In these pages you'll discover poetry and prose that explore </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>love and loss</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>family and freedom</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>second chances and soul-deep awakenings</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>. Whether fiction flash poetry or creative nonfiction each piece invites readers into moments of vulnerability courage and celebration of what it means to be human.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This anthology isn't just a collection - it's a movement of women writers who dare to share their truths. Their words will </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>move you</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>inspire you</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> and perhaps even call forth your own.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Contributors include: </span></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>MerriLee Anderson Susan P. Epstein Eileen Fitzmaurice Ann Goethe Anita John April Krassner Wen Li Bonnie Jess Lopane Jessica Montague Alyssa Musso Claire Newman Ciara O'Laoire Meggie Orgain Mandy Prell Carol Roehrig Kate Rosenblum Maureen Shea Julie Song Deena Staples and Barb Summers.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Born from a global writing community launched during the pandemic </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Gathered Words</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is more than a literary collection - it's a testament to the resilience and creative spirit of women who dare to share stories from the heart that connect with the soul. Each poem story and essay offers readers moments of beauty vulnerability and insight making this anthology a must-read for anyone seeking connection and inspiration through storytelling.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>