Sister Suffragettes is inspired by an incident in the life of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a Black journalist, newspaper editor and leader in both the women’s suffrage and the civil rights movements. Her pointed exposé of the practice of lynching, documented in the pamphlets Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in all Its Phases and A Red Record, ferreted out the real reason for the lynchings: black economic progress.

Because of her outspokenness and refusal to “play nice”, Mrs. Wells-Barnett often found herself at odds with the women’s suffrage movement. As a result, the leaders of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) insisted that she not march with the Illinois delegation at President Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration, where they were demanding the right to vote. The reason? A black woman marching alongside whites would offend some Southern women.

But Ida had other plans. On March 9, 1913, she watched the parade from the crowd until the Illinois delegation had passed then joined in, protected from angry Southerners by white women sympathetic to the plight of all women, regardless of race.

"If the Illinois women do not take a stand now in this great democratic parade then the colored women are lost... I shall not march at all unless I can march under the Illinois banner."–Ida B. Wells

About the Author:

Dahlia DeWinters is a multi-published author of erotic and sensual romance with offbeat heroines. She enjoys crochet, gardening and reading anything from historical romance to science fiction. Her taste in music ranges from Frank Sinatra to Fuel and she prefers action movies to rom-com. She currently lives in the lovely Garden State, a Jersey girl through and through. Find her on Facebook posting unsolicited opinions on movies and random music/film quotes.

In ancient times, women were regarded as sacred. They were thought to hold the mystical power of creation—responsible for the continuation of our species. With the rise of Science and Religion, these myths were dispelled and their plight began.

HerStory: Fiction Honoring Women’s History Month is a collection of Flash Fiction and Short Stories from today's top authors featuring female characters that exemplify strong strength of mind, body, and character. Some of these tales are based on real people while others are purely fictional. However, all are standing up for themselves and what they believe in.

Grab yourself a glass of wine or favorite hot beverage and get comfortable as you read about the lives of women who will light the fire in your soul.

One lucky winner is going to receive an ebook copy of HerStory when it hits virtual shelves in March. To enter just fill out the rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will end on 2/20/13. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Aelwyn is the illegitimate daughter of Owain Glyndwr, the Prince of Wales. She has gladly taken up the fight of her people against the oppression of the English under King Henry IV and strongly believes that being the fairer sex has no bearing on being able to do so. But will her pride lead her into trouble or to the respect of the men in her life who would prefer she remain safely at home.

Photo courtesy of New York Public Library

Granny is an African American midwife--or was until the law banned her from assisting in childbirths. Having helped birth 3,000 babies, the government decided--after she lost not a one--that she was unfit to continue. Granny midwives were a major part of American history. These women were there to assist in childbirths when white doctors didn't wish to bother with the African American community.

She tells HerStory in They Call Her Granny.

About the Author:
Toni Rakestraw is an editor by day and a writer by night. She has written another short story, The Longest Night, for Pagan Writers Press. She also co-authored Titanic Deception, a full-length novel, with her husband, John.

In March 1967, Women's Police Constable Mavis Hart stumbles upon a serial killer when investigating a robbery. Receiving only ninety percent of a man’s pay and six years before women were amalgamated into all departments within the police, Mavis must prove she is not only capable of dealing with simple cases involving women and children, but can catch a serial killer. The question is will anyone believe her?

About the Author:
Jodie Baptie is currently earning a Master’s in Creative Writing with Manchester Metropolitan University. She decided to pursue her ambition of becoming a writer two years ago and has since had a short story published. Her novel The Silent Screen is releasing in the summer of 2013, followed by another in the very near future.

You can find out more about her other works at http://authorjodiebaptie.wordpress.com/

About the Author:
Toni Rakestraw is an editor by day and a writer by night. She has written another short story, The Longest Night, for Pagan Writers Press. She also co-authored Titanic Deception, a full-length novel, with her husband, John.

I want to announce something today...something I am just over the moon about. You see, HerStory followers, we aren't the only ones who are wanting to empower women.


There's a T-shirt company with the same agenda.

It's called Keira's Kollection. The man behind the logo is Kevin Wagstaff and when he saw the T-shirts girls were wearing, shirts that said they were too pretty to do their homework, so they had their brother do it for them, he started his own company, only his shirts say things like:

Be Strong, Be Inspired, Be Present.

Be Confident, Be Different, Be Yourself.

And my personal favorite: Strong is Beautiful.

And I have news for you...Mr. Wagstaff has graciously agreed to donate a Strong is Beautiful T-shirt upon the release of HerStory in March. So one very lucky woman is not only going to walk away with a copy of HerStory and be empowered through words, but she will also be showing her empowerment right there on her shirt.

Can't wait for the giveaway? Buy yourself one today on Keira's Kollection and take a moment to like them on Facebook.

To stay posted on the giveaway opportunity and book release, be sure to follow the HerStory blog!