Celebrate Women's History Month!

Hello, Book Lovers!

Join us as we celebrate women writers all month long!

YAY! It's March! Temperatures are warming, the snow is melting and dare-I-say-it? Mother Earth is starting to give birth to early plant buds in parts of the world. If you're like me, this is one of your favorite times of year. Longer daylight brings us outdoors, gifting us with the blessings of being a part of nature.

You already know that we book lovers head for bookstores, bookshops and libraries while we're outside. Here's a list of women-owned indie bookstores in North America. This list is by no means comprehensive. If you come across an international list, please email it to me. Keep reading to find a broader list of global indie bookstores to add to your global travel "must visit list".

As you continue reading this month's Book Lover's Haven newsletter, you'll discover details on upcoming literary events, writing grants, remote creative jobs and more! Reach out if you or your book club is interested in being featured in an upcoming 2025 issue.

Enjoy this month's issue!

Author Denise Turney

www.chistell.com

Did you know?

Women's History Month began as Women's History Week, in 1978. It wasn't until 1987 that the event grew into a month-long movement.

More WHM facts

Support Indie Bookstores

This month is the perfect time to show your support of indie bookstores. See how many indie bookstores you've already supported.

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Upcoming Book Trade Shows, Conferences & Literary Events!

Fresh air does a body good! So too does having fun visiting book and literary events! It's a great way to discover future impactful women writers like these literary sheroes. Who knows? You might meet another Book Lover's Haven subscriber at one of the below upcoming events, trade shows or conferences! If you hit the road this year, let us know which events you attended and how much fun you had at those events!

Upcoming Literary Events

Book Trade Shows & Conferences

Writing Grants & Contests

It may be a hard pill to swallow but the best creatives need money to pay the bills, continue pursuing their writing dreams and promote and market their written works.

Fortunately, there are resources like writing grants and contests with prize money that you can tap into. We're sharing some of those resources below.

Apply 4 Grants & Contests

Remote Jobs for Writers

Freelance writers might have the best opportunities to land remote jobs. Setting up freelance writer, marketing writer, and corporate writer job alerts on boards like Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and LinkedIn is one way to find new writing gigs. In this Book Lover's Haven issue, we're sharing another resource.

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37 Exciting Women's

History Month Activities

Honoring women who lift others up while being true to their authentic selves

Off The Shelf Books Podcast

Access feature author interviews & entertainment!

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Ready to Get Spotlighted in The Book Lover's Haven?

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