In this issue: Mslexia talks to Isabel Allende, at home in California, at home in the world. The new writing of Carol Birch, the lowdown on music journalism, the joy of writing paranormal romance and more!

Also in this issue:

Places of Our Own - Gillian Dow treads the literary tourist trail, visiting homes, cities and libraries dedicated to women writers.
Like Riding a Bike - Immersed in writing her second novel, Rachel Zadok assesses the trials, tribulations and new joy of book number two.
Reporting for Duty - Fancy a career as a journalist? New York Times London correspondent Sarah Lyall on the tricky realities of the trade.
Inspirations - Bernardine Evaristo, Alexandra Fuller, Bekki Hill, Colette Bryce, Amanda Dalton.
Opportunities - Competitions, submissions, retreats, grants.
Out and About - Events and workshops.

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