The Woman Writer's Journey: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Triumphs

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Maureen Sherbondy

Jul 13, 2025

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Personal Background and Inspiration

As a woman, what drew you to writing, and how has your gender identity shaped your literary voice?
I was drawn to writing because I needed an outlet for my feelings …

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A guest post by

Maureen Sherbondy

My forthcoming poetry book is The Body Remembers. I have published eleven other poetry books. My work has appeared in Southern Humanities Review, Feminist Studies, Calyx, New York Quarterly, and other journals. I live in Durham, NC.