Why do you love reading?
I love stories. I love when an author can hold my attention captive. I love seeing words woven together in a way that evokes strong emotions while still bringing various forms of enjoyment.
What book or series got you into reading?
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“The Dinkey-Bird” by Eugene Field was probably the most influential piece of literature in my childhood. It’s a poem, and the edition of the book I had was filled with beautiful, magical drawings and spurred my love of art, beauty, and words. But the Boxcar Children books were probably the ones that helped me start reading significantly on my own. (*cough* They’re by a woman author...)
When did you start reading?
I started reading before I could even read. My mother would read book after book to me—and then she would have to read them all to me again. The woman can still quote The Cat in the Hat.
Where do you read?
I like curling up on the couch with my cat and a book. And a blanket.
What kind of books do you like to read?
I have a deep fondness for mysteries. I also love reading plays.
For you, why is it important to read books by or about women?
Women are amazing! Of course I’d want to read books by or about women! Women have been overshadowed by men so much throughout history, but I love seeing how things can change and how women and their voices can be heard when we deliberately give attention to them.
What about you as a reader are you looking forward to sharing on Reading Women?
I look forward to sharing my love of plays. I have a masters degree in theatre and a B.A. in creative writing, so I’m a part of both the theatre and the bookish worlds and love when they intersect.
What are you most excited about joining the RW team?
I am looking forward to helping make the podcast more accessible and helpful for followers and partners. I also look forward to convincing more readers about how great plays are.
Elizabeth Franke
Elizabeth holds a B.A. in writing and an M.A. in theatre and specializes in playwriting. She loves to see plays connect with an audience and cause them to consider something in a new way. She’s a member of the production team of a local theatre group that focuses on writing and producing new plays. She grew up in Colorado and currently lives in South Carolina.