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Find Love on Green Street: Conversations with Romance Writer and Smith Alum, Sylvie Fox

Sylvie Fox ‘93 is a USA Today Bestselling author of “smart fiction for smart women.” Known for writing sexy contemporary romance and legal thrillers, Fox is a Smith alum worth knowing about. Since her time at Smith she’s lived in Brooklyn, Cleveland, Budapest, and Los Angeles practicing law, writing for various small newspapers, and writing her own fiction. Her work includes the L.A. Nights series, the Casey Cort Series (under the pen name Aime Austin), The Good Enough Husband, The Secret Widow, and many others. I was able to catch up with her to discuss her time at Smith, her writing career, and how these two experiences intersect.

From Stage to Page: Interview with Shannon O’Brien

Shannon O’Brien, a member of Smith class of 2013 who majored in theatre, published her debut book “Sing Me Home” in the fall of 2016. After her graduation, Shannon O’Brien pursued her theatre career while practicing writing as a hobby. The book “Sing Me Home,” a lesbian romance novel, sets the story background in a New England women’s college. Shannon O’Brien shared with The Sophian her inspirations, behind-the-scene stories of the book, and advice for Smithies who also want to write in the future.

Residence Life Announces Changes to Special Interest Housing

On Feb. 1, Residence Life sent an email to the Smith community detailing changes to special interest housing for Fall 2020. The email also included…

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