"maybe you could try writing nonfiction or historical fiction.." Josephine suggested "I could use a rival my own age." She admitted. "Many other writers are men, and when they see me they either introduce themselves or insult me. Sometimes they do both." She sighs sadly, then a flicker of light comes to her eyes. "I just thought of something, maybe more women and girls should get involved in writing stories or poems. Maybe we should follow our own hearts and desires. We shouldn't let anyone dictate how we should feel or think."