20th-century women writers
Alice Munro
Alice Ann Munro is a Canadian short-story writer, the winner of the 2009 Man Booker International Prize for her lifetime body of work, a three-time winner of Canada's Governor General's Award fo...
Alice Ann Munro is a Canadian short-story writer, the winner of the 2009 Man Booker International Prize for her lifetime body of work, a three-time winner of Canada's Governor General's Award fo...
Alice Zimmern
Alice Zimmern was an English writer, translator and suffragist.
Alice Zimmern was an English writer, translator and suffragist.
Alla Nazimova
Alla Nazimova, was a Russian American film and theater actress, a screenwriter, and film producer.
Alla Nazimova, was a Russian American film and theater actress, a screenwriter, and film producer.
Anaïs Nin
Anaïs Nin (; born Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell, February 21, 1903 – January 14, 1977) was a French-Cuban author, based at first in France and later in the United...
Anaïs Nin (; born Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell, February 21, 1903 – January 14, 1977) was a French-Cuban author, based at first in France and later in the United...
Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee (* 1953) is an American author of novels and memoirs.
Andrea Lee (* 1953) is an American author of novels and memoirs.
Angela Lansbury
Angela Brigid Lansbury, CBE is an English-born US-naturalized actress and singer in theatre, television, and motion pictures.
Angela Brigid Lansbury, CBE is an English-born US-naturalized actress and singer in theatre, television, and motion pictures.
Angelika Overath
Angelika Overath (born July 17, 1957 in Karlsruhe) is a German author and journalist.
Angelika Overath (born July 17, 1957 in Karlsruhe) is a German author and journalist.
Anne Compton
Anne Compton is a Canadian poet, critic, and anthologist.
Anne Compton is a Canadian poet, critic, and anthologist.
Arliss Ryan
Arliss Ryan (born July 24, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American novelist and short story writer and essayist.
Arliss Ryan (born July 24, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American novelist and short story writer and essayist.
Assia Djebar
Assia Djebar is the pen-name of Fatima-Zohra Imalayen, an Algerian novelist, translator and filmmaker.
Assia Djebar is the pen-name of Fatima-Zohra Imalayen, an Algerian novelist, translator and filmmaker.
Audrey Brettle
Alexandra Audrey Brettle, was a Black Country author of Scottish descent.
Alexandra Audrey Brettle, was a Black Country author of Scottish descent.
Berta Ruck
Amy Roberta Ruck was a romantic novelist, writing almost eighty novels over the course of her writing career as well as large numbers of short stories.
Amy Roberta Ruck was a romantic novelist, writing almost eighty novels over the course of her writing career as well as large numbers of short stories.
Bertha Diener
Bertha Eckstein-Diener, also known by her American pseudonym as Helen Diner (March 18, 1874, Vienna – February 20, 1948, Geneva) was an Austrian writer, travel journalist, feminist histori...
Bertha Eckstein-Diener, also known by her American pseudonym as Helen Diner (March 18, 1874, Vienna – February 20, 1948, Geneva) was an Austrian writer, travel journalist, feminist histori...
Betty Ford
Elizabeth Ann Bloomer Warren Ford, better known as Betty Ford, was First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977 during the presidency of her husband Gerald Ford.
Elizabeth Ann Bloomer Warren Ford, better known as Betty Ford, was First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977 during the presidency of her husband Gerald Ford.
Betty Ren Wright
Betty Ren Wright is an author of children's fiction including Christina's Ghost, The Dollhouse Murders, The Ghosts Of Mercy Manor and A Ghost in The House.
Betty Ren Wright is an author of children's fiction including Christina's Ghost, The Dollhouse Murders, The Ghosts Of Mercy Manor and A Ghost in The House.
Bonnie Bluh
Bonnie Bluh (29 March 1926 – 2 October 2008), born Helen Celia Bluh, was a Jewish-American feminist novelist and essayist.
Bonnie Bluh (29 March 1926 – 2 October 2008), born Helen Celia Bluh, was a Jewish-American feminist novelist and essayist.
Caroline Benn
Caroline Middleton DeCamp Benn (13 October 1926 – 22 November 2000), formerly Viscountess Stansgate, was an educationalist and writer, and wife of the British Labour politician Tony ...
Caroline Middleton DeCamp Benn (13 October 1926 – 22 November 2000), formerly Viscountess Stansgate, was an educationalist and writer, and wife of the British Labour politician Tony ...
Charmian London
Charmian Kittredge London (November 27, 1871, Wilmington, California – January 14, 1955, Glen Ellen, California) was an American writer and second wife of Jack London.
Charmian Kittredge London (November 27, 1871, Wilmington, California – January 14, 1955, Glen Ellen, California) was an American writer and second wife of Jack London.
Clare Winger Harris
Clare Winger Harris (January 18, 1891- October, 1968) was an early science fiction writer whose short stories were published during the 1920s.
Clare Winger Harris (January 18, 1891- October, 1968) was an early science fiction writer whose short stories were published during the 1920s.
D. E. Stevenson
D. E. Stevenson (1892–1973), Dorothy Emily Peploe (married name) was a Scottish author of more than 40 light romantic novels.
D. E. Stevenson (1892–1973), Dorothy Emily Peploe (married name) was a Scottish author of more than 40 light romantic novels.
D. K. Broster
Dorothy Kathleen Broster (2 September 1877– 7 February 1950), usually known as D.K. Broster was a British novelist and short-story writer, born in Garston, Liverpool at Devon Lodge (...
Dorothy Kathleen Broster (2 September 1877– 7 February 1950), usually known as D.K. Broster was a British novelist and short-story writer, born in Garston, Liverpool at Devon Lodge (...
Deborah Willis (Canadian author)
Deborah Willis is a Canadian short story writer.
Deborah Willis is a Canadian short story writer.
Ding Ling
Dīng Líng (丁玲) was the pseudonym of Jiǎng Bīngzhī (蒋冰之), also known as Bīn Zhǐ (彬芷) (October 12, 1904 - March 4, 1986), a Chinese woman author from Linli (临澧) in Hunan province.
Dīng Líng (丁玲) was the pseudonym of Jiǎng Bīngzhī (蒋冰之), also known as Bīn Zhǐ (彬芷) (October 12, 1904 - March 4, 1986), a Chinese woman author from Linli (临澧) in Hunan province.
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music.
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music.
Dorothy D. Lee
Dorothy Demetracopolou Lee was an American anthropologist, author and philosopher of cultural anthropology.
Dorothy Demetracopolou Lee was an American anthropologist, author and philosopher of cultural anthropology.
Dorothy Gilman
Dorothy Edith Gilman (June 25, 1923 – February 2, 2012) was an American author of mystery and spy fiction.
Dorothy Edith Gilman (June 25, 1923 – February 2, 2012) was an American author of mystery and spy fiction.
E. D. Hill
E. D. Hill is an American businessperson and journalist.
E. D. Hill is an American businessperson and journalist.
Elisabeth Wärnfeldt
Siv Elisabeth Margaretha Wärnfeldt born 1956, is a Swedish opera- and concert singer.
Siv Elisabeth Margaretha Wärnfeldt born 1956, is a Swedish opera- and concert singer.
Elizabeth Bishop
Elizabeth Bishop was an American poet, short-story writer, and recipient of the 1976 Neustadt International Prize for Literature.
Elizabeth Bishop was an American poet, short-story writer, and recipient of the 1976 Neustadt International Prize for Literature.
Elizabeth Jolley
Monica Elizabeth Jolley AO was an English-born writer who settled in Western Australia in the late 1950s.
Monica Elizabeth Jolley AO was an English-born writer who settled in Western Australia in the late 1950s.
Ella Sterling Mighels
Ella Sterling Mighels was a California pioneer, author and literary historian.
Ella Sterling Mighels was a California pioneer, author and literary historian.
Ellen Buckingham Mathews
Ellen Buckingham Mathews (1853 - 1920) was a popular female English novelist during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Ellen Buckingham Mathews (1853 - 1920) was a popular female English novelist during the late 19th and early 20th century.
Elsa Triolet
Elsa Yur'evna Triolet (September 12 (or September 24) 1896 - June 16, 1970) was a French writer.
Elsa Yur'evna Triolet (September 12 (or September 24) 1896 - June 16, 1970) was a French writer.
Emma Andijewska
Emma Andijewska (or Emma Andiievska, Емма Андієвська) (*March 19, 1931 in Stalino) is a modern Ukrainian poet, writer and painter.
Emma Andijewska (or Emma Andiievska, Емма Андієвська) (*March 19, 1931 in Stalino) is a modern Ukrainian poet, writer and painter.
Fatima Gallaire
Fatima Gallaire (born 1944) is a Franco-Algerian playwright and short stories author, who writes in French.
Fatima Gallaire (born 1944) is a Franco-Algerian playwright and short stories author, who writes in French.
Fatma Aliye Topuz
Fatma Aliye Topuz (October 9, 1862 - July 13, 1936), aka simply Fatma Aliye or Fatma Aliye Hanım, was a Turkish novelist, columnist, essayist, women's rights activist and humanitarian.
Fatma Aliye Topuz (October 9, 1862 - July 13, 1936), aka simply Fatma Aliye or Fatma Aliye Hanım, was a Turkish novelist, columnist, essayist, women's rights activist and humanitarian.
Federica Montseny
Federica Montseny i Mañé; February 12, 1905, Madrid—January 14, 1994, Toulouse) was a Spanish anarchist, intellectual and Minister of Health during the social revolution that occurred in S...
Federica Montseny i Mañé; February 12, 1905, Madrid—January 14, 1994, Toulouse) was a Spanish anarchist, intellectual and Minister of Health during the social revolution that occurred in S...
Flora Eldershaw
Flora Sydney Patricia Eldershaw (16 March 1897 - 20 September 1956) was an Australian novelist, critic and historian.
Flora Sydney Patricia Eldershaw (16 March 1897 - 20 September 1956) was an Australian novelist, critic and historian.
Germaine Greer
Germaine Greer is an Australian writer, academic, journalist and scholar of early modern English literature, and a significant feminist voice of the later 20th century.
Germaine Greer is an Australian writer, academic, journalist and scholar of early modern English literature, and a significant feminist voice of the later 20th century.
Gertrude Barrows Bennett
Gertrude Barrows Bennett (1883–1948) was the first major female writer of fantasy and science fiction in the United States, publishing her stories under the pseudonym Francis Stevens.
Gertrude Barrows Bennett (1883–1948) was the first major female writer of fantasy and science fiction in the United States, publishing her stories under the pseudonym Francis Stevens.
Giannina Braschi
Giannina Braschi (b. San Juan, Puerto Rico, February 5, 1953) is a Puerto Rican writer.
Giannina Braschi (b. San Juan, Puerto Rico, February 5, 1953) is a Puerto Rican writer.
Helen Adam
Helen Adam was a Scottish poet, collagist and photographer who was an active participant in The San Francisco Renaissance, a literary movement contemporaneous to the Beat Generation that occurre...
Helen Adam was a Scottish poet, collagist and photographer who was an active participant in The San Francisco Renaissance, a literary movement contemporaneous to the Beat Generation that occurre...
Illana Katz
Illana Katz is an author, lecturer, and founder of Real Life Storybooks, a publisher of special needs storybooks for children.
Illana Katz is an author, lecturer, and founder of Real Life Storybooks, a publisher of special needs storybooks for children.
Indira of Baroda
Indira Raje of Baroda (19 February 1892 – 6 September 1968), later the Maharani of Cooch Behar, and later Her Highness the Maharani Sahiba after her son's succession, was the consort...
Indira Raje of Baroda (19 February 1892 – 6 September 1968), later the Maharani of Cooch Behar, and later Her Highness the Maharani Sahiba after her son's succession, was the consort...
Irene McKinney
Irene McKinney was an American poet and editor, and served as the Poet Laureate of the State of West Virginia from 1993 until her death, in 2012.
Irene McKinney was an American poet and editor, and served as the Poet Laureate of the State of West Virginia from 1993 until her death, in 2012.
Jackie Collins
Jacqueline Jill "Jackie" Collins (born 4 October 1937) is an English novelist and former actress.
Jacqueline Jill "Jackie" Collins (born 4 October 1937) is an English novelist and former actress.
Jane Lane (author)
Jane Lane (1905–1978) was the pen name of Elaine Kidner Dakers, a British historical novelist and biographer distantly related to the Jane Lane who aided Charles II after his defeat at Wor...
Jane Lane (1905–1978) was the pen name of Elaine Kidner Dakers, a British historical novelist and biographer distantly related to the Jane Lane who aided Charles II after his defeat at Wor...
Janice Dickinson
Janice Doreen Dickinson is an American model, photographer, author and talent agent.
Janice Doreen Dickinson is an American model, photographer, author and talent agent.
Janis Ian
Janis Ian is an American songwriter, singer, musician, columnist, and science fiction author.
Janis Ian is an American songwriter, singer, musician, columnist, and science fiction author.
Jill Craigie
Jill Craigie (7 March 1911 – 13 December 1999) was an English documentary film director, screenwriter and feminist.
Jill Craigie (7 March 1911 – 13 December 1999) was an English documentary film director, screenwriter and feminist.
Jo Riley
Josephine Riley, usually Jo Riley, is a British writer, translator, theatre actor, and schoolteacher.
Josephine Riley, usually Jo Riley, is a British writer, translator, theatre actor, and schoolteacher.
Joan London (Australian author)
Joan Elizabeth London (born 24 July 1948, Perth, Western Australia) is an Australian author of short stories, screenplays and novels.
Joan Elizabeth London (born 24 July 1948, Perth, Western Australia) is an Australian author of short stories, screenplays and novels.
John Strange Winter
John Strange Winter was the pen-name of Henrietta Eliza Vaughan Stannard (January 13, 1856, York – 1911), an English novelist.
John Strange Winter was the pen-name of Henrietta Eliza Vaughan Stannard (January 13, 1856, York – 1911), an English novelist.
Judith Thompson
Judith Clare Thompson, OC is a prominent Canadian playwright who lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Judith Clare Thompson, OC is a prominent Canadian playwright who lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Judy Astley
Judy Astley is an English illustrator and author of 15 novels all published by Black Swan.
Judy Astley is an English illustrator and author of 15 novels all published by Black Swan.
June Jordan
June Millicent Jordan was a Caribbean-American poet, novelist, journalist, biographer, dramatist, teacher and committed activist.
June Millicent Jordan was a Caribbean-American poet, novelist, journalist, biographer, dramatist, teacher and committed activist.
Karin Kallmaker
Karin Kallmaker (born 1960) is the prolific American author of lesbian fiction whose works also include those originally written under the name Laura Adams.
Karin Kallmaker (born 1960) is the prolific American author of lesbian fiction whose works also include those originally written under the name Laura Adams.
Kathleen Mannington Caffyn
Kathleen Mannington Caffyn (née Hunt) (c.
Kathleen Mannington Caffyn (née Hunt) (c.
Kathleen Sullivan (journalist)
Kathleen Sullivan is an American television journalist.
Kathleen Sullivan is an American television journalist.
Kaushalya Bannerji
Kaushalya Bannerji (born Calcutta) is a Canadian poet.
Kaushalya Bannerji (born Calcutta) is a Canadian poet.
Kittredge Cherry
Kittredge Cherry (born in Iowa in the 20th century) is an American author and a priest of Metropolitan Community Church.
Kittredge Cherry (born in Iowa in the 20th century) is an American author and a priest of Metropolitan Community Church.
L. Taylor Hansen
L. Taylor Hansen was a science fiction writer and anthropologist who used a male writing persona for the early part of her career.
L. Taylor Hansen was a science fiction writer and anthropologist who used a male writing persona for the early part of her career.
Laura Hershey
Laura Hershey (August 11, 1962 – November 26, 2010) was a poet, a journalist, a popular speaker, a feminist, and a disability rights activist and consultant.
Laura Hershey (August 11, 1962 – November 26, 2010) was a poet, a journalist, a popular speaker, a feminist, and a disability rights activist and consultant.
Lexa Roséan
Lexa Roséan, is an American Wiccan high priestess and an initiated neo-Gardnerian Minoan witch, dancer and writer.
Lexa Roséan, is an American Wiccan high priestess and an initiated neo-Gardnerian Minoan witch, dancer and writer.
Lilian Staveley
Lilian Staveley was a Christian writer and mystic whose anonymous works have only recently been credited to her.
Lilian Staveley was a Christian writer and mystic whose anonymous works have only recently been credited to her.
Lorna Moon
Lorna Moon was an author and screenwriter from the early days of Hollywood.
Lorna Moon was an author and screenwriter from the early days of Hollywood.
Luisa Valenzuela
Luisa Valenzuela (born November 26, 1938, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a post-'Boom' novelist and short story writer.
Luisa Valenzuela (born November 26, 1938, in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is a post-'Boom' novelist and short story writer.
Lyubov Dostoyevskaya
Lyubov Fyodorovna Dostoyevskaya (Любо́вь Фёдоровна Достое́вская; 1869—1926) was a Russian writer, memoirist and a second daughter of famous writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky and his wife Anna.
Lyubov Fyodorovna Dostoyevskaya (Любо́вь Фёдоровна Достое́вская; 1869—1926) was a Russian writer, memoirist and a second daughter of famous writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky and his wife Anna.
M. Barnard Eldershaw
M. Barnard Eldershaw was the pseudonym used by the twentieth century Australian literary collaborators Marjorie Barnard (1897-1987) and Flora Eldershaw (1897-1956).
M. Barnard Eldershaw was the pseudonym used by the twentieth century Australian literary collaborators Marjorie Barnard (1897-1987) and Flora Eldershaw (1897-1956).
Mabel Robinson
Mabel Louise Robinson was an American children's author.
Mabel Louise Robinson was an American children's author.
Mamoni Raisom Goswami
Indira Goswami (Assamese: ইন্দিৰা গোস্বামী, Hindi: इन्दिरा गोस्वामी, Malayalam: ഇന്ദിര ഗോസ്വാമി, Tamil: இந்திரா கோஸ்வாமி) (14 November 1942 – 29 November 2011), known by her pen name Mamoni R...
Indira Goswami (Assamese: ইন্দিৰা গোস্বামী, Hindi: इन्दिरा गोस्वामी, Malayalam: ഇന്ദിര ഗോസ്വാമി, Tamil: இந்திரா கோஸ்வாமி) (14 November 1942 – 29 November 2011), known by her pen name Mamoni R...
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Eleanor Atwood, is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and environmental activist.
Margaret Eleanor Atwood, is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and environmental activist.
Margaret Marshall Saunders
Margaret Marshall Saunders CBE (May 13, 1861–February 15, 1947) was a Canadian author.
Margaret Marshall Saunders CBE (May 13, 1861–February 15, 1947) was a Canadian author.
Maria José Dupré
Maria José Dupré, also known as Sra Leandro Dupré (1905 - 15 May 1984), was one of the most popular and prolific Brazilian writers of the 1940s and 1950s.
Maria José Dupré, also known as Sra Leandro Dupré (1905 - 15 May 1984), was one of the most popular and prolific Brazilian writers of the 1940s and 1950s.
Marie Annharte Baker
Marie Annharte Baker is an Anishnabe poet and author, a keen social critic and activist, and a poetic innovator.
Marie Annharte Baker is an Anishnabe poet and author, a keen social critic and activist, and a poetic innovator.
Marie Bjelke Petersen
Marie Caroline Bjelke Petersen (23 December 1874 – 11 October 1969) was a Danish-born Australian novelist and physical culture teacher.
Marie Caroline Bjelke Petersen (23 December 1874 – 11 October 1969) was a Danish-born Australian novelist and physical culture teacher.
Marija Jurić Zagorka
Marija Jurić, pen-name Zagorka was a Croatian journalist, novelist and dramatist.
Marija Jurić, pen-name Zagorka was a Croatian journalist, novelist and dramatist.
Marjorie Barnard
Marjorie Faith Barnard AO was an Australian novelist and short story writer, critic, historian - and librarian.
Marjorie Faith Barnard AO was an Australian novelist and short story writer, critic, historian - and librarian.
Marlen Haushofer
Marlen Haushofer née Marie Helene Frauendorfer (11 April 1920 —21 March 1970) was an Austrian author, most famous for her only novel translated into English, The Wall.
Marlen Haushofer née Marie Helene Frauendorfer (11 April 1920 —21 March 1970) was an Austrian author, most famous for her only novel translated into English, The Wall.
Mary (Molly) MacCarthy
Mary MacCarthy was a British writer, known for her involvement in the "Bloomsbury Group".
Mary MacCarthy was a British writer, known for her involvement in the "Bloomsbury Group".
Mary Bass
Mary Cookman Bass was an American journalist, author, and executive editor of the Ladies' Home Journal from 1936 to 1963.
Mary Cookman Bass was an American journalist, author, and executive editor of the Ladies' Home Journal from 1936 to 1963.
Mary Freeman Byrne
Mary Freeman Byrne who sometimes wrote under the pen name Marie Byrne, was an American author.
Mary Freeman Byrne who sometimes wrote under the pen name Marie Byrne, was an American author.
Mary K. Greer
Mary K. Greer (born 1947) is the author of numerous books on tarot divination which focus on self-exploration and transformation.
Mary K. Greer (born 1947) is the author of numerous books on tarot divination which focus on self-exploration and transformation.
Mary McGarry Morris
Mary McGarry Morris is an American novelist, short story author and playwright.
Mary McGarry Morris is an American novelist, short story author and playwright.
Mary Tappan Wright
Mary Tappan Wright (1851-1916) was an American novelist and short story writer best known for her acute characterizations and depictions of academic life.
Mary Tappan Wright (1851-1916) was an American novelist and short story writer best known for her acute characterizations and depictions of academic life.
María Elena Walsh
María Elena Walsh (1 February 1930 – 10 January 2011) was an Argentine poet, novelist, musician, dramaturge, writer and composer, mainly known for her songs and books for children.
María Elena Walsh (1 February 1930 – 10 January 2011) was an Argentine poet, novelist, musician, dramaturge, writer and composer, mainly known for her songs and books for children.
May Crommelin
Maria Henrietta de la Cherois Crommelin, known as May de la Cherois Crommelin, was a novelist and travel writer born in Ulster, Ireland at Carrowdore Castle in County Down.
Maria Henrietta de la Cherois Crommelin, known as May de la Cherois Crommelin, was a novelist and travel writer born in Ulster, Ireland at Carrowdore Castle in County Down.
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou (; born Marguerite Ann Johnson; April 4, 1928) is an American author and poet.
Maya Angelou (; born Marguerite Ann Johnson; April 4, 1928) is an American author and poet.
Moti Laxmi Upasika
Moti Laxmi Upasika was Nepal's first poetess and short story writer of modern times.
Moti Laxmi Upasika was Nepal's first poetess and short story writer of modern times.
Mountain Wolf Woman
Mountain Wolf Woman, or Xéhachiwinga, was a Native American woman of the Ho-Chunk tribe.
Mountain Wolf Woman, or Xéhachiwinga, was a Native American woman of the Ho-Chunk tribe.
Nadia Wheatley
Nadia Wheatley is an award winning Australian writer of children’s fiction and non-fiction, adult non-fiction and biographies, and newspaper and journal articles.
Nadia Wheatley is an award winning Australian writer of children’s fiction and non-fiction, adult non-fiction and biographies, and newspaper and journal articles.
Nancy Snyderman
Nancy L. Snyderman, MD is an American physician and broadcast journalist.
Nancy L. Snyderman, MD is an American physician and broadcast journalist.
Noor Inayat Khan
Assistant Section Officer Noor Inayat Khan / Nora Baker, GC, MBE was an Allied heroine of the Second World War.
Assistant Section Officer Noor Inayat Khan / Nora Baker, GC, MBE was an Allied heroine of the Second World War.
O. Douglas
O. Douglas is the pen name of Anna Masterton Buchan (1877–1948), a Scottish novelist.
O. Douglas is the pen name of Anna Masterton Buchan (1877–1948), a Scottish novelist.
Pat Battle
Patricia N. "Pat" Battle is an American journalist.
Patricia N. "Pat" Battle is an American journalist.
Rena Molho (historian)
Dr. Rena Molho (1946, Thessaloniki, Greece) studied European history at the The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Aristotele University of Thessaloniki and received her Ph.D with distinctions ...
Dr. Rena Molho (1946, Thessaloniki, Greece) studied European history at the The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Aristotele University of Thessaloniki and received her Ph.D with distinctions ...
Rosa Campbell Praed
Rosa Campbell Praed, often credited as Mrs Campbell Praed, was an Australian novelist in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Rosa Campbell Praed, often credited as Mrs Campbell Praed, was an Australian novelist in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Rose Ausländer
Rose Ausländer (May 11, 1901 – January 3, 1988), maiden name Rosalie Beatrice Scherzer, was a Jewish German- and English language poet.
Rose Ausländer (May 11, 1901 – January 3, 1988), maiden name Rosalie Beatrice Scherzer, was a Jewish German- and English language poet.
Rosemary Sutcliff
Rosemary Sutcliff CBE (14 December 1920–23 July 1992) was a British novelist, and writer for children, best known as a writer of historical fiction and children's literature.
Rosemary Sutcliff CBE (14 December 1920–23 July 1992) was a British novelist, and writer for children, best known as a writer of historical fiction and children's literature.
Sara Moulton
Sara Moulton (born February 19, 1952) is an American chef, cookbook author and television personality.
Sara Moulton (born February 19, 1952) is an American chef, cookbook author and television personality.
Sarah Dreher
Sarah Dreher was an American lesbian novelist and playwright, and best known for her award-winning lesbian mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Stoner McTavish.
Sarah Dreher was an American lesbian novelist and playwright, and best known for her award-winning lesbian mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Stoner McTavish.
Selma James
Selma James (born 15 August 1930) is a co-author of the women's movement classic The Power of Women and the Subversion of the Community, founder of the International Wages for Housework Camp...
Selma James (born 15 August 1930) is a co-author of the women's movement classic The Power of Women and the Subversion of the Community, founder of the International Wages for Housework Camp...
Sharon Pollock
Sharon Pollock (born in Fredericton, New Brunswick 19 Apr 1936) is a Canadian playwright, actor, director, who lives in Calgary, Alberta.
Sharon Pollock (born in Fredericton, New Brunswick 19 Apr 1936) is a Canadian playwright, actor, director, who lives in Calgary, Alberta.
Susan Hillmore
Susan Hillmore is an English author and painter living in Gloucestershire.
Susan Hillmore is an English author and painter living in Gloucestershire.
Sydney Biddle Barrows
Sydney Biddle Barrows is an American businesswoman who became known as an escort-service owner while using the stage name Sheila Devin and later became known as the "Mayflower Madam".
Sydney Biddle Barrows is an American businesswoman who became known as an escort-service owner while using the stage name Sheila Devin and later became known as the "Mayflower Madam".
Tammy Faye Messner
Tamara Faye LaValley Bakker Messner was an American Christian singer, evangelist, entrepreneur, author, talk show host, and television personality.
Tamara Faye LaValley Bakker Messner was an American Christian singer, evangelist, entrepreneur, author, talk show host, and television personality.
Taos Amrouche
Marie-Louise-Taos Amrouche (4 March 1913 in Tunis, Tunisia - 2 April 1976 in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire, France) was an Algerian writer and singer.
Marie-Louise-Taos Amrouche (4 March 1913 in Tunis, Tunisia - 2 April 1976 in Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire, France) was an Algerian writer and singer.
Tara June Winch
Tara June Winch (born 2 December 1983) is an Australian writer of Aboriginal and European descent.
Tara June Winch (born 2 December 1983) is an Australian writer of Aboriginal and European descent.
Tereska Torres
Tereska Torrès (born in 1920 in Paris as Tereska Szwarc) is a French writer.
Tereska Torrès (born in 1920 in Paris as Tereska Szwarc) is a French writer.
The People (Zenna Henderson)
"The People", a fictional creation of science-fiction writer Zenna Henderson, are a group of humanoid extraterrestrials who fled their planet's destruction, with many of them marooned on Earth i...
"The People", a fictional creation of science-fiction writer Zenna Henderson, are a group of humanoid extraterrestrials who fled their planet's destruction, with many of them marooned on Earth i...
Til Wykes
Til Wykes, M.Phil., Ph.D., is a British clinical psychologist at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constitue...
Til Wykes, M.Phil., Ph.D., is a British clinical psychologist at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and a constitue...
Valerie Solanas
Valerie Jean Solanas was an American radical feminist writer, best known for her attempted murder of Andy Warhol in 1968.
Valerie Jean Solanas was an American radical feminist writer, best known for her attempted murder of Andy Warhol in 1968.
Velina Hasu Houston
Velina Hasu Houston, born Velina Avisa Hasu Houston, (on May 5, 1957) is an award winning American playwright, essayist, poet, author, editor, and screenwriter.
Velina Hasu Houston, born Velina Avisa Hasu Houston, (on May 5, 1957) is an award winning American playwright, essayist, poet, author, editor, and screenwriter.
Vera Stanley Alder
Vera Dorothea Stanley Alder (29 October 1898 - 26 May 1984) was a portrait painter and mystic.
Vera Dorothea Stanley Alder (29 October 1898 - 26 May 1984) was a portrait painter and mystic.
Violet Trefusis
Violet Trefusis née Keppel was an English writer and socialite.
Violet Trefusis née Keppel was an English writer and socialite.
Virginia Woolf
Adeline Virginia Woolf was an English writer, regarded as one of the foremost modernist literary figures of the twentieth century.
Adeline Virginia Woolf was an English writer, regarded as one of the foremost modernist literary figures of the twentieth century.
Zenna Henderson
Zenna Chlarson Henderson (November 1, 1917 – May 11, 1983) was an American science fiction and fantasy novella and short story author, and an elementary school teacher.
Zenna Chlarson Henderson (November 1, 1917 – May 11, 1983) was an American science fiction and fantasy novella and short story author, and an elementary school teacher.
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