Radio Interview

I just had an interview with Davis Rankin of KURV radio in very southern Texas. Thanks, Davis!!

A lot of civilians wonder how accepted women in the military feel. I would love to hear your comments. I have my own opinion based on what women have told me but what are your experiences in today's military? Are you being treated as equals, with respect, ...?

Davis asked me what surprised me most about the women while writing the book. I was surprised by the strength, resilience, and ability that women displayed on the battlefield. When I started writing Band of Sisters in 2003 I had no idea how women were going to perform on the battlefield. While I was growing up, society was still setting limits on what women could and should do. We were still told that we weren't strong enough or smart enough or aggressive enough to pursue certain occupations. Not any more. Any questions I had, or that society had, should be laid to rest. Women are getting the job done. They are living up to and exceeding expectations. They are breaking down barriers every day.