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Stories by: GwenVanderkooi
15 stories
Women in History
From saints and educators to women's right activists & political insurgents.
Female Warriors
From Naotara li and Mulan to Eleanor of Aquitaine and Boudicca. Strong women throughout history who fought for the countries, families and beliefs; that made a stand against those who threatened to destroy them. They took charge when no else would.
Female Rebels & Activists
"We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational and so disciplined they can be free" - Kavita Ramdas
Women in Law & Education
Women who revolutionized how women were viewed in the eyes of the law & sought to get girl's an education.
Women in Politics
Politics are one of the areas women have managed to break the gender barrier most distinctly. Just like the queens and warriors of old, they have been able to change the world in ways that resounded throughout history. From gaining women the right to vote to passing laws that forever change the economies and livelihoods of people in their respective countries.
Women in Literature and Music
Women who have changed the world through poetry, books and music.
Women in Science, Medicine and Mathematics
Women who have contributed to the fields of science, medicine and math. They paved the way for future generations, made groundbreaking discoveries, many times while being outshone or downtrodden by their male counterparts.
Actresses & Artists
Women who went against the grain, defied expectations and make a mark in art history.
Women who Ruled
These women were rare examples of women holding power in a male-dominated world. Many went on to became beacons of hope, strength and perserverance to their respective peoples. They are remembered for their beauty, intelligence, bravery and unwavering loyalty to their country.
K-pop Imagines
I really like reading Imagines so I thought I'd start posting some of my own here. ^_^So enjoy :) Constructive criticism and comments are appreciated! Thank you
Love Conquers All (Book #2 of the Ancient World Series)
146 BC. Arayna and Obelius are two people, thrown together by a unpredictable fate. Can they overcome their circumstances and find solace in one another? Coming from totally different backgrounds can they find something in common in the least expected of places?
Where in the World?
My name is Genevieve Hartman, I am from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am an aspiring photographer who's taking a year to travel to 12 countries. Canada, USA, Britain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, France, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan & Egypt; spending about 2 1/2 weeks in each. I will be documenting my travels around the world as I try new foods and enjoy the sights.
Reluctancy (Book #1 of the Ancient World series)
400 years before the events of the Trojan War on the island of Ithaca lived Elaena a young girl who lives with her mother Nadia, two younger sisters, Alecto and Cleo and helps run the family bakery in town. She was born and raised on the island and is very much in love with Ithaca.Everything changes one day when while running errands for her mother Elaena meets a gifted young minstrel named Alisander. Alisander is a passionate musician who instead of keeping the money he makes for himself he gives it to those who are less fortunate.As time passes the two of them grow closer but Elaena fearing commitment in a intimate relationship draws back. Alisander is dismayed by this but he respects her wishes. But what will happen when Alisander falls ill with a mysterious illness that rapidly ate away at him. Will Elaena be able to rally herself and save the person that has creeped their way into her heart?*Special note if any of my readers are familiar with Photoshop and knows how to make really good book covers, I would be so grateful if anyone would be willing to make a cover for Reluctancy. I don't know how to create some of the really nice covers I've seen on Wattpad and I would really like to have one. Please inbox me if you are interested, I have some specific aesthetics in mind for the cover*
Hobbit Short Stories
I thought Id share some Hobbit short stories here because I haven't been able to find many good fanfictions on this site that are based around the Hobbit and its characters