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AFTAW is a feuilleton de femmes for those who agonizingly endure ordinariness, suffer the blight of the potato gene, and anguish from hormones-gone-haywire. When day-to-day life has worn them down with its dull tedium, the need for excitement and stimulation begs fulfilling.

Unlike men, most women won’t react to their life crises by buying a cherry-red Corvette or running off with a twenty-something receptionist. Most will internalize their distress and languish in a perpetual state of depression deep inside a box of chocolates or a gallon tub of ice cream. Prozac might help put a vacuous smile on their faces but won’t fill the void.

Perhaps, our rip-roaring tales of thrills, chills, and sexy spills will help dispel the blues of banality. There’s nothing like a good read to work wonders on a weary woman’s mind.

AFTAW stories are painstakingly written, illustrated and assembled into handcrafted booklets because the authors are women without much in the way of means but with a hell of a lot of creative drive. On a thread of hope, our stories weave words of empowerment in a colorful tapestry of imaginary adventure.

Walter Mitty, eat your milquetoast– loving heart out.

For the past 3 years, Adventures for the Average Woman has been a stepping stone for writers on the arduous climb up the steep path to publication.

It has been our honor and privilege to be the first opportunity for many writers to get their start as well as to help promote the books of up-and-coming writers.

Although we are but a small piece in the publishing puzzle, we have contributed to the careers of dozens of writers to date. Here’s what some of them have to say:

“You have done a lot for me, giving me a stage to display my work and support in your oh so kind e-mails.” - Margaret C. Elam, Author of The Gift  www.wolfetales.com

“I will always remember you for giving me that chance that allowed me to believe in myself and my work.” - Genita Hill, author of My Very Special Brother, www.mailmombooks.com

“...simply stated, you're awesome.”  - Michael Mehas, Author of Stolen Boy, www.stolenboy.com

Thanks Laurie. [My story] looks great! And thank you very much for the picture you chose for my page. It's beautiful! I look forward to seeing the hard copies.” - Ali Alavi, Author of The Tombland’s Tale.

“Thank you for your encouraging and kind words!” - Beate Boeker, Author of Wings to Fly.

“Thanks for the wonderful spot for High Spirits in your e-zine.” - Dianne Salemi, Author of High Spirits.

“You're absolutely the best!” - Christy French, Author of The Body Guard and the Dog Show

We’re looking for stories, articles, poetry, and artwork for our October Issue.So send us your submissions now and get published today!