re: can women write books? eta forgot about paula dean and betty crocker.

So, did you ever stop to think women might feel the same way about men? Just because you don't emotionally relate does not mean it's not quality writing that others enjoy. Regardless, there are many women authors with masculine flair such as the Ayan Rands/Shelleys of the world. I'd add:

- A Wrinkle in Time
- Interview with the Vampire
- Ordinary People
- The Hunger Games series
- Gone Girl

I'm just thinking of ones off the top of my head, but I'm sure I could come up with many more I've read that I've enjoyed immensely.