

Calling all Writers and Readers | Literacy Facts
In our current society, there are many attacks upon our primary, secondary, and college educational systems, book banning, library...

Susan Stoderl
Apr 25, 20232 min read


From Medieval Legend to Middle-Grade Books | Tales of Robin Hood
Robin Hood, the legendary outlaw hero of medieval English ballads can be found as early as the 14th century. The authenticated three are...

Susan Stoderl
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Self-Publishing | A Merger of Two Biggest Publishers
As many of you may know, the U.S. Department of Justice is suing to block a merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. If...

Susan Stoderl
Aug 3, 20221 min read


Writer's Life | The Social Media Battle
In June, I began building a new website and updating social media sites from a composer/writer frame to an indie children’s book author...

Susan Stoderl
Jul 29, 20222 min read


Going Backwards
The aria speaks of life among the destitute in 19th-century New York City. That time is returning all over this country because women are...

Susan Stoderl
Jul 20, 20221 min read


Late Bloomer|Sassy Senior: Mary Wesley
Late Bloomer | Sassy Senior | Mary Wesley (1912-2002)

Susan Stoderl
Jul 14, 20221 min read


Fanny Fern and the Cult of True Womanhood
"The Cult of Domesticity" or "True Womanhood," was established for the wives and daughters of the white American middle- and upper-class...

Susan Stoderl
Jul 6, 20222 min read


From #CronesRock to #GirlPower
The myth of the Three-Part Goddess has many sources and traditions, many associated with the phases of the moons or changing of seasons....

Susan Stoderl
Jun 28, 20222 min read