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Host Edith discusses the anthology Feisty Deeds 2 with guest editors and writers about the submission process and editing workflow.

Host Edith welcomes returning guest Kimberly Sullivan and fellow editors/writers Elaine, Carolyn, Christy, Kay to discuss the anthology Feisty Deeds 2: Historical Tales of Badges and Bruises. They explain eligibility and guidelines within the Women’s Fiction Writers Association historical fiction affinity group, including a 3,000-word limit, historical settings (50+ years past), fictional female protagonists, and a “Batches and Brews” theme tied to food, drink, and related dangers. The group describes selection criteria balancing story quality, variety, global and temporal range, and how they organized stories by geography. They outline a multi-round editing workflow (developmental, line, final pass, plus external proofreading), formatting challenges, research and historical authenticity debates, and the timeline from theme to publication. They note proceeds support the WFWA Scholarship Fund and the books are available in print and on major ebook platforms. Find out more about my guests here: https://kimberlysullivanauthor.com https://carolynkorsmeyer.com https://www.kaysmith-blum.com https://christymatheson.com https://elaineschroller.com Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and No Football…

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