The Comma Goddesses put good books right up there with comfy shoes, fresh breath, and chocolate: 
in other words, one of life's essentials!

We recommend. . .

Honey, if her name is on the cover, you're in for a treat! We hereby declare these authors Honorary Comma Goddesses and promise that if you're looking for a gook to read, these gals always deliver: 

• Pamela Duncan
• Fannie Flagg
• Katie Fforde
• Lorna Landvik
• Lee Smith
• Jan Karon
• Ann Rule
• Marcia Wallace
• Rebecca Wells

We will always revere. . .

The world will not be the same without these esteemed Comma Goddesses who have left this earth to claim their heavenly reward. They won't be writing any more books, but the ones they left behind are priceless!

• Jane Austen
• Dixie Carter - Click here to read J.J.'s tribute to Miss Dixie!
• Eudora Welty

The Comma Goddesses' Ten COMMAndments for Writers

• Thou shalt have a sense of humor and know how to use it.
• Thou shalt always choose creativity over domesticity.
• Thou shalt never ignore thy Muse.
• Thou shalt seek inspiration and solace from fellow creative souls.
• Thou shalt look at Work for Hire as a blessing.
• Thou shalt not blaspheme thy colleagues.
• Thou shalt not tolerate the lack of a professional, timely response to thy submissions.
• Thou shalt not be afraid to fail.
• Thou shalt sing thine own praises, loudly and with gusto!
• Thou shalt not try to write a best-seller before thou mastereth the art of basic grammar.