Women’s Fiction Day

This year, WFWA Celebrates Women’s Fiction Authors for the Entire Month of June!

 

Each year, Women’s Fiction Day falls on June 8th, but this year we’ve got activities and events all month long. Join us in celebrating the genre of WFWA!

Ways to Celebrate

Author Events

Find bookstore appearances, signings, readings, and online events happening throughout June.

 

Virtual Book Fair & Giveaways

Discover new women's fiction titles and connect with participating authors and enter reader giveaways and discover special promotions from participating authors.

 

Social Media Toolkit

Download graphics, templates, logos, and promotional resources.

 

Women's Fiction Day Swag

Celebrate the genre with official Women's Fiction Day merchandise.

 

Featured June Events

June 8, 12:00 PM ET: STAR Award Finalists Announcement

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2026 STAR Award Finalists

 

DEBUT 2026 FINALISTS in Alphabetical Order:

Where in All the World by Vanessa Croft

Somewhere Past the End by Alexandria Faulkenbury

The Traitor of Sherwood Forest by Amy Kaufman

 

GENERAL 2026 FINALISTS in Alphabetical Order:

Both Things Are True by Kathleen Barber 

The Marriage Slip by Laura Barrow 

Roadside Sisters by Catherine Matthews

 

The Winners will be announced in September 2026.

 

June 8-12: “Ask an Author” Q&A with WFWA Guiding Scribe Laura Drake

  • This new asynchronous open forum kicks off on Women's Fiction Day, June 8th, with a week-long opportunity for members to ask our Guiding Scribe any question they'd like about the writing process. Laura will monitor the forum page and answer your questions all week long.
  • Each new forum will open on the first Monday of the month. Watch the Inside Weekly newsletter for reminders!
  • The Q&A forum is a member-exclusive event.

 

June 13-14: The Virtual Fiction Writing Conference

  • Move You & Your Story Forward - A virtual weekend of learning, connection, and forward momentum for women's fiction writers everywhere!
  • Join industry experts for 60- and 90-minute online sessions.
  • Gain access to agent pitch sessions and behind the scenes insight.
  • Registration for this conference is open to WFWA members and non-members.
  • MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS: CLICK HERE for more details about the conference, a list of participating agents, or to register.
June 20: Polishing the Page, Craft Lab #4
  • This month’s theme: Line Edits
  • Members submit one page of their work for nitty, gritty edits.
  • Guiding Scribe Laura Drake reviews and discusses submissions.
  • Attendees can ask questions during the livestream session.
  • This is a member-exclusive event.