International Women's Day is on March 8, and it brings an amazing opportunity for us all to celebrate womanhood in all its glory. Times have changed, and long gone are the days when exceptional female authors had to hide their talent behind male pseudonyms just because society didn't deem it fit for women to explore their creative endeavors. This year's theme for International Women’s Day is to Break the Bias, and that's exactly what the world needs right now more than ever before.

If you scour through the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, America's National Book Award, and the Booker, you find a plethora of super-talented female authors who won the categories in the past thirty years. While this can be considered an indication of their potential, the gap is still evident, which we find odd given the abundance of women's literary talents. So, we have an activity for you. Start creating a list of 50 female writers that one must read in a lifetime. Doesn't sound challenging at all? Well, we know you may reach 50 in less than five minutes. Well, let's take it to 100. It still may not be a difficult list to make; however, we bet what will be difficult for you is deciding on only 100 and whom to skip.

So what can we do to hop on the chain spreading equality? The first step is obvious: we read women. If that's the first step, then the next step is to discuss the books, evaluate them, discuss their work, and get their books to the shelves of our book-loving family and friends. Whichever stage you're in on your journey to read more books by female authors, we're sharing our top 10 amazing female writers of our newly released titles to help you get to the right place or help you keep going.

Flight 774 by Mayra Araujo

The Cuban-American writer, Mayra Araujo, lives in Miami, where she grew her passion for reading and writing. Mayra is a creative soul and loves painting and writing. Her second book, Flight 774, is a coming of age story about two beautiful characters falling in love with a twist of supernatural flavor. 

She Howled by Anne Julia

Anne Julia loves nature and everything that it offers. You might be surprised to know that her family history goes back to the first settlers in Boston and her ancestors were witnesses to the Salem Witch Trials. She earned her bachelor of arts in creative writing from Eckerd College. Her book, She Howled, is an epic collection of short stories that you wouldn't want to miss.

The Basilisks by Aimee Danroth

Hailing from Northern Alberta, Aimee Danroth currently lives in Central Alberta. She is a doted mother who loves to write and create unique and mesmerizing stories. Her book, The Basilisks, is a compelling story of three girls whose lives were turned upside down by the mafia. Their freedom and loved ones all are at risk. Will they survive these tumultuous times? 

Truly Said Devotionals – Volume One by Sharon Calhoun

Sharon Calhoun loves to give back to the community and is a licensed clinical social worker based in Michigan. She has 30 years of professional experience and has worked with mental health outreach programs and substance abuse patients. After her retirement, she has relocated to California. She is a woman of faith and a firm believer, and her book, Truly Said Devotionals – Volume One, is a testament to that. 

Christmas Ties by Margie Woods

The Texas native author, Margie Woods, is a woman of deep thoughts, and she explores her literary horizons like no other. She loves creating stories that stir the pot as they are thought-provoking, vibrant, with profound and unconventional messages. Her book, Christmas Ties, is an endearing story of Gabby and Gabe and how St. Nick took it upon himself alongside Mrs Nick to rescue them. 

The Image of God by Julia Ortay

Julia Ortay is originally from Turkey and currently lives in Orlando, Florida, USA. She has published her books in Turkey has also written short stories for different Turkish magazines. Her book, The Image of God, is an amazing collection of short stories that will restore your faith in God's plans.

Truly Broken by Elisa Gano

Elisa Gano loves to imagine herself in the shoes of a reader, surrounded by emotions and how they feel. Her work is a reflection of different phases of her life. Her book, Truly Broken, is an amazing collection of poems discussing the challenging times in her life and positive experiences.

The Lady in the Woods by Maria Bluni

Maria Bluni grew up in Huntington, New York and earned an MA education with a major in English Literature. She has a profound admiration for nature and loves exploring the White Mountains of New Hampshire, which was the inspiration of The Lady in the Woods throughout her life. The Lady in the Woods is a fascinating romance read that will pull the strings of your heart.

Linked by Penny Benjamin

After surviving a fatal car crash caused by a drunk motorist, Penny Benjamin went through a coma and woke up alone at the age of 16. She had her fair share of challenges until she met her partner at the age of eighteen, and from there, there was no looking back. Penny balanced a lucrative real estate career and a loving family life. She finds peace in writing and fantasizing. With her debut full-length book, Linked Penny invites us to go on the journey through her. Her book, Linked, is a riveting love story between two souls who are polar apart from one another.

Shade of Pink by Monica Pitek-Fugedi

Monica Pitek-Fugedi works as a mental health therapist. Monica works with clients with trauma and anxiety disorders in person and online throughout Michigan. She has written two e-books about managing anxiety, is the owner of Whole Mind Wellness and hosts its podcasts. She also writes blogs on her website. Her memoir, Shade of Pink, is an endearing story of self-awareness while battling cancer.

We hope you enjoyed knowing a little bit about our American female authors. Austin Macauley pays tribute to all the amazing female authors out there who are trailblazing their own paths and making the world a better place. We must tell you, these 30 must-read books by contemporary black female authors are not to be missed.

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