A Lady Newspaperman’s Dilemma

Description

Based on actual events, this story is set in a newspaper office in Eastern Montana in 1926. A time when the American public was obsessed with newspaper horror stories of what most today would consider ordinary murders or other man-made catastrophes. All contributions to the roar of the Roaring 20’s was commercialized, becoming sensational news overnight and newspaper fodder. Hence, a flood that could destroy a town became a front-page event. More than anything, Alex wants to be a journalist for a major metropolitan newspaper. a field dominated my men. Although she’s covered other front-page stories, including a murder of a much loved and respected rancher, this flood will affect everyone living in Sunset Valley, if they survive. When this life changing story falls into her lap, her editor threatens to assign it to a more seasoned male reporter, or maybe cover it himself. Alex becomes is determined to hold on to her right to cover the breaking news. Her story will ring true to all women who have been passed over in favor of a male associate, those who didn’t give in and broke through the glass ceiling, and inspire women who are just getting their feet wet in their careers. "Moving, compelling, and a page turner as the novel peaked my interest right from the beginning.” —Rachel Slaiman, President Women's National Book Association, New York City Chapter
  ​“Filled with snappy dialog, quirky characters, and tangled romances, her dilemma is heartbreaking and familiar to any woman trying to make it in a man’s world.” —Faith Justice, author, Dawn Empress: A Novel of Imperial Rome, President, Historical Novel Society, New York Chapter Eileen Joyce Donovan is an award-winning author whose debut historical novel, Promises, won the Marie M Irvine Award for Literary Excellence. She is also the author of short stories and essays for numerous anthologies, including Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her work in magazine publishing and advertising helped hone her writing skills. She has taught college writing classes in Arizona, North Carolina, and New Jersey. She lives in Manhattan, New York.