1. Tell me about your self? My name is Marlene Wagman-Geller. I was born in Toronto, Canada, and currently live in San Diego, California. In the day, I teach high school English; at night I write. 2.What are your favorite books to read? I am a fan of literary fiction. But if anything has words on it, I read! 3. When did you decide you were going to write a book? Since childhood, I fantasized about writing a book. However, the dream only came true in 2008 when I published my first book: Once Again to Zelda: The Stories Behind Literature's Most Intriguing Dedications. 4. How did you come up with the name of your book? The name of my most current book is Fabulous Female Firsts: Because of Them, We Can. I came up with the name because of its alliterative aspect. Moreover, it encapsulates the premise of the book. 5. What are you working on for 2021 Unabashed Women. 6. How long have you been writing? Since for always. 7.What advice would you give other authors? The power of persistence