Online for Authors Episode 3-3-25

​Herstory Uncovered: Hidden Figures in Women's History with Author Janis Daly #31titleswomeninhistory

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Janis Daly, author of the book The Path Beneath Her Feet and creator of #31titleswomeninhistory, along with four additional authors from the list (Piper Huguley, Denny S Bryce , Gail Olmsted, and me, Teri M Brown). The compiled list represents thirty-one titles to read, discover, learn, and celebrate women who’ve made history, individually or collectively. Their achievements languish in the shadows, awaiting authors to write their stories and readers to embrace them.

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I'm incredibly excited to share something special that's been brewing in the world of historical fiction - the 31 Titles in Women's History Celebration (#31titleswomeninhistory). As an author passionate about storytelling, I was thrilled to join a conversation with four incredible writers who are bringing forgotten women's stories to vibrant life.

Imagine diving into books that span from the first century to the 1970s, uncovering remarkable stories of women who changed the world - often in silence, always with courage. 

What Makes These Books Special?

These aren't just history lessons - they're intimate journeys into the lives of extraordinary women who:

• Challenged societal expectations
• Pursued passions against all odds
• Made groundbreaking contributions
• Supported each other in unimaginable ways

From nurses in Vietnam to princesses in ancient Egypt, from medical pioneers to unexpected friendships across racial lines - these stories will absolutely transform how you see women's history.

Pro tip from the authors: Always read the author's notes! That's where the magic of fact and fiction intertwines. 

A few must-reads from this year's collection:

• "Katherine's Remarkable Road Trip" by Gail Olmstead - Following a fiercely independent woman who dedicated her life to service
• "American Daughters" by Piper Huguley - Exploring the secret friendship between Alice Roosevelt and Portia Washington
• "Can't We Be Friends" by Denny Bryce - The untold story of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe's friendship
• "Daughters of Green Mountain Gap" by Teri M Brown - Women healers of rural America in the late 1800s North Carolina
• "The Path Beneath Her Feet" by Janis Robinson Daly - American women’s hospitals in the 1930s/40s 
  

Here is a link to ALL 31 Titles: https://janisrdaly.com/women-in-history-2025/ 

And another link for your chance to win some of these amazing books: https://us20.list-manage.com/survey?u=a032c3f5608248aaa0896e0d3&id=acbb9b45d9&attribution=false

Why These Stories Matter

As one author brilliantly said, these books aren't just about telling stories - they're about inspiring future generations to know that women have ALWAYS been powerful, creative, and world-changing.

Want to explore all 31 titles? Follow the hashtag #31titleswomeninhistory and get ready for an incredible literary journey!

P.S. Which women's story are you most excited to discover? Comment and let me know!

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