A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma

Based on actual events, this story is set in a newspaper office in Eastern Montana in 1926. It was a time when the American public was obsessed with newspaper horror stories of what most today would consider ordinary murders or other man-made catastrophes. Anything that could contribute to the roar of the Roaring 20's was commercialised, became sensational news overnight, and newspaper fodder for many days thereafter. Hence, a flood that could destroy a town became a front-page event.

More than anything, Alex wants to be a journalist for a major metropolitan newspaper, a field dominated by men. Harriet Quimby and Nellie Bly notwithstanding. Although she's covered other front-page stories, including a murder of a much-loved and respected rancher, this flood will affect everyone living in Sunset Valley, if they survive.

When this life-changing story falls into her lap, her editor threatens to assign it to a more seasoned male reporter, or maybe cover it himself. Alex becomes frustrated at being cast aside and is determined to hold on to her right to cover the breaking news.

A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma will ring true to all women who have been passed over in favour of a male associate, those who didn't give in and broke through the glass ceiling, and inspire women who are just getting their feet wet in their careers.