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June · July 2026

A bi-monthly publication for women, to women, and about women, focusing on topics of interest to women and geared toward a multi-generational audience.

In this issue

  • Nona Maxxing: An Answer to Longevity?
  • Ten Heavy Things We Always Wait Too Long to Let Go Of
  • Social Contract Theory
  • Lidwina Koti Addresses AI-Fueled Online Harassment
  • AACSPCA’s 2026 Pints for Paws
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Women of Impact & Gentlemen of Distinction Awards Banquet

Thursday, October 29, 2026

  • VIP Reception 6:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Awards Banquet 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Women of Impact awardees

  • Chelsie Hill — paraplegic dancer, founder and CEO of the Rollettes; has performed for Lady Gaga and at the Paris Paralympics
  • The Honorable Michelle Greer — Maryland Orphans’ Court judge
  • Moneeka Sawyer — philanthropist, author and film-maker
  • Ambassador Susan Esserman — founder and CEO of the University of Maryland Human Trafficking Safe Center
  • Lucía Zegarra — a native of Peru and a public-health leader who has directed community development programmes for over twenty years

Three Gentlemen of Distinction will also be honoured, with a silent auction and raffle.

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The Donna Lynn Quille Awards Reception

Friday, October 30, 2026 · 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Historic Oakland · Columbia, Maryland

This year’s honourees

  • Linda Aubin — Best Title for Overcoming Childhood Trauma
  • Pamela Richards Woodall — Best Title for Building Human Trafficking Awareness
  • James Logan — Best Title for Overcoming Adversity
  • Monee Brown — Best Title for Cyber Safety and Youth
  • Rodney Paul — Best Title for STEM and Sports
  • Toby Dorr — Best Title for Redemption
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Wife In The Basement by Pinky Cole

After one of the most explosive moments of the season aired on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” we wanted to…

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Thirty-two writers we champion.

Home of the La Femme de Prose author receptions and the Quille Awards — thirty-two books our readers return to, on resilience, healing, faith, and courage.

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