Gathered Words

A chorus of bold voices. A tapestry of truth, transformation, and triumph.Gathered Words brings together the powerful and poignant writing of women from across the United States, Canada, and Scotland - members of The Writers Community, founded by award-winning author and writing coach Lynne Golodner. Born in 2020 as a haven for writers seeking meaning and connection, this global community has nurtured voices that are unafraid to speak from the heart.In these pages, you'll discover poetry and prose that explore love and loss, family and freedom, second chances and soul-deep awakenings. Whether fiction, flash, poetry, or creative nonfiction, each piece invites readers into moments of vulnerability, courage, and celebration of what it means to be human.This anthology isn't just a collection - it's a movement of women writers who dare to share their truths. Their words will move you, inspire you, and perhaps even call forth your own.Contributors include:· MerriLee Anderson, a clinical psychologist in Dallas, Texas· Susan P. Epstein, a psychotherapist in Connecticut· Eileen Fitzmaurice, a communications and higher education professional in New Jersey· Ann Goethe, a pseudonym for a Midwestern fantasy writer· Anita John, a writer of dramatic scripts, poetry and short fiction, from the Scottish Borders· April Krassner, a retired NYU professor living in Connecticut· Wen Li, a journalist from China, currently residing in New York City· Bonnie Jess Lopane, a former healthcare executive in Pennsylvania· Jane McCauley, an adventurer from Minneapolis· Jessica Montague, a relationship therapist in the Bay Area of northern California· Alyssa Musso, a scientist in Connecticut· Claire Newman, a finance professional turned film producer writing in Dallas, Texas· Ciara O'Laoire, a writer and home cook in metro Detroit· Meggie Orgain, a writer, sommelier and mother of two from Texas· Mandy Prell, a poet in Louisville· Carol Roehrig, an entrepreneur from Wisconsin, splitting her time between Texas and Colorado· Kate Rosenblum, a clinical psychologist and professor based in Ann Arbor, Michigan· Maureen Shea, a professor of Latin American literature living in New Orleans· Julie Song, a sociology professor in southern California· Deena Staples, an educator and mother living on an island off the coast of Maine· Barb Summers, a writer who grew up in rural Ontario, Canada Gathered Words is more than a literary collection - it's a testament to the resilience and creative spirit of women who dare to share stories from the heart that connect with the soul.