Louisiana Contemporary Women Writers

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Louisiana Contemporary Women Writers

• By
• Cristina Azzaro
• Twaka Bell
• Kandace Vallory

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Outline

• Introduction
• Brief history on Authors
• Books
• Discussion of one book per author
• Conclusion

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Introduction

• Our authors Shelia Bosworth, Rebecca Wells and
  Christine Wiltz were contemporary female writers
  that are all natives of Louisiana. They were born
  between 1948 to 1952 and were raised in the old
  catholic traditions. All three of them looked up
  to male figures as their primary role models.
  They have written multiple novels that were based
  in Louisiana and had some type of substance abuse
  with their characters.

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Sheila Bosworth

• Born in1950 in New Orleans, La
• Raised and educated in the old Catholic School
  tradition
• Writings are strongly influenced by Catholicism
  and the South
• Her childhood experience left a strong imprint on
  her life and her writings
• Received the help of literary giant, Walker
  Percy, on her first novel, Almost Innocent

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Books Include

• Almost Innocent ( 1984)
• Slow Poison (1992)

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Discussion
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Rebecca Wells

• Born in 1952 in Alexandria, La. to a father best
  known for his storytelling
• An inspirational writer who suffers from Lyme
  Disease
• Multi-award winning novelist known for her
  storytelling and acting
• Frequent Writer for Seattle Weekly

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Books Include

• Little Altars Everywhere (1992)
• The Diving Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood (1997)
• Ya Yas in Bloom (2006)

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Christine Wiltz

• Born in 1948 in New Orleans, La.
• Also known as Chris Wiltz
• Influenced by her landlord, a retired policemen
  who gave her inside knowledge of police detective
  work
• Enjoys writing from a males point of view
• Received several Achievement Awards

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Books Include

• The Killing Circle (1981)
• A Diamond Before You Die (1987)
• The Emerald Lizard (1988)
• Glass House (1994)
• The Last Madam A Life in the New Orleans
  Underworld (1999)

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Conclusion

• The Sheila Bosworth and Christine Wiltz or
  current living in Louisiana. Rebecca Wells is
  living in the Washington area. All are active in
  the communities and still publishing novels.