Happy National Women’s Month

March is celebrated as National Women's Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the progress and achievements of women around the world. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the history of the women's rights movement and to remember the courage and strength of the women who paved the way for the women of today. This month is also a reminder of the many struggles that women still face and the need to continue fighting for rights and equality. This National Women’s Month, let’s celebrate the women who have made a difference in our society and honor the resilience of all women everywhere. Let’s recognize the immense potential of women and girls and the vital role they play in the development of our societies. Let’s take this opportunity to renew our commitment to promoting gender equality, equity and justice for all.

I want to celebrate the amazing women authors who are independently publishing their work. Here’s just a few of the inspiring women in indie publishing who are pushing boundaries and making a difference:

1. Jia Tolentino – an award-winning writer and editor whose work on topics like feminism, culture and identity has been featured in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and The New York Review of Books.

2. Emma Straub – the best-selling author of Modern Lovers and The Vacationers, who makes the indie publishing scene come alive with her unique voice.

3. Jenny Odell – the author of How to Do Nothing, an insightful and thought-provoking book about how we can use our time and energy to make meaningful changes in the world.

4. Roxane Gay – the acclaimed author of Bad Feminist, Difficult Women, and Hunger, whose work is essential to understanding the complexities of womanhood and feminism.

5. Jessica Valenti – the author of Sex Object, a powerful and intensely personal exploration of the ways sexism and misogyny shape our lives.

These are just a few of the many female authors who are doing incredible work in the indie publishing world. Let’s take this month to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of these women, and all the women who have been integral to the indie publishing movement.