Tag Archives: women writers

Vale Margaret Whitlam: a woman to look up to (a short girl says thank you)

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Beth Spencer

I was so saddened to hear of the death of Margaret Whitlam (nee Dovey) yesterday, described by her husband Gough as ‘a remarkable woman and the love of my life.’ She was 92, and they would have been celebrating their … Continue reading →

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Is your book group looking for a novel? Check out ‘This Too Shall Pass’ by S J Finn

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Beth Spencer

Just finished reading a novel by an Australian author I’d not heard of before. I picked it up in my local library because I liked the title. I’m a lazy and picky reader these days, and this one held my … Continue reading →

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Loving Lucy: Vale Madelyn Pugh Davis – a great comedy writer

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Beth Spencer

In memory of Madelyn Pugh Davis (March 15, 1921 – April 20, 2011), who died this week. In the days when women were encouraged to stay home and focus on cooking, shopping and children, she was the co-writer — with … Continue reading →

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