Chatter

If the ladies get ‘women’s fiction’; what do the boys get? Everything else, apparently… Women write across all genres, and *spoiler alert* we read them all too.

Great Escapes to Literary Landscapes

Where to next? We look beyond the page of our favourite books, and explore the literary landscapes that inspired some of our favourite rare birds.

Meet Emma: our member of the month!

Emma is our member of the month in April. Today on the blog she shares her favourite reads and more.

Blurred Lines: facts between the fiction

Here’s some advice for anyone who has a writer in their life: be careful not to upset them… you might find yourself starring in their next best-seller.

What’s In A Name? A Book Baring Another Author’s Name Would Still Be A Treat

Women wanting to write were forced to use male pseudonyms for centuries. We’ve come a long way since then… so why are female writers still hiding behind men’s names?

Miss Representation: Female Writers on Screen

If you believe the movies, men are the serious writers and women only write relationship advice. Rare Birds Book Club is here to dispel that Hollywood myth.