BackWords is published! To obtain a copy, please visit the website at Warren Publishing or call us at 704.900.0236 Come visit our retail location at Corks, Cooks & Books in Rock Hill, SC or call Warren Publishing, Inc. POWERFUL BACKSTORY OF FIRST-EVER FEMALE PRINTER BRINGS OVERLOOKED WOMEN IN HISTORY BACK TO THE PAGE National (June 25th, 2024)—“Strong, resilient, smart women are the backbone of America,” writes Lisa Foster in her historical fiction novel, BackWords: The Story of Elizabeth Timothy. And it’s true; women are also among the most forgotten and overlooked individuals in history. Foster’s novel, published by women-owned and operated Warren Publishing, explores the life and contribution of Elizabeth Timothy, the first ever female printer, bringing to light a long-neglected piece of American women’s history. Stricken by the sudden death of her husband, Lewis Timothy, Elizabeth was left alone with multiple children to provide for and a legacy business to protect for generations of her family to come. The only problem was, she was a woman living in a time when only men could run and have businesses. Set in Charleston, South Carolina during the emergence of the American colonies, BackWords provides a captivating and investigative look into women’s roles in the publishing industry. This piece of historical fiction is an ambitious and well-researched account of Elizabeth’s tumultuous life and her enduring impact on publishing and printing. Her identity, that was for so long kept a secret, left an indelible mark on Charleston’s—and America’s—rich history. Lisa Foster chose to share Elizabeth’s story because she recognized Elizabeth’s resilience and realized her legacy was overlooked. Foster began uncovering tidbits of Elizabeth’s story through her own work as a reporter at multiple South Carolina print publications. “Elizabeth was an extremely able woman. Elizabeth could do the work just as well as any man, and I surmise perhaps even better.” Under her eldest son’s name, Elizabeth continued to publish the South Carolina Gazette herself in order to provide for her family and insure her son’s inheritance. She even fulfilled a printing agreement with Benjamin Franklin, and kept it all under wraps for the future of her family. BackWords is the perfect read for anyone in search of stories centered around powerful and intelligent women. “Remember these were the days when women had very few rights and were subjugated to housework, cooking, sewing, and procreating. Elizabeth created her own narrative for her life, because she had to, yes, but also because she could,” Lisa says. This inspirational narrative combines Lisa Foster’s creative voice with the undeniably enthralling details of Elizabeth’s story. Readers will leave with a necessary and inescapable understanding: Elizabeth’s work will not be forgotten. BackWords: The Story of Elizabeth Timothy can be ordered on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, warrenpublishing.net, and asked for wherever books are sold. For media interviews and author appearances, contact Lacey Cope at (704) 900-0236, lacey@warrenpublishing.net, or visit http://www.warrenpublishing.net/. ABOUTLISA FOSTER Lisa Foster is a life-long lover of writing and journalism who received her master’s in mass communications from the University of South Carolina. She has worked at Irmo Independent, the Columbia State-Record newspaper, and Charleston’s Post and Courier where she was commissioned to write her first book, Janie Mitchell, Reliable Cook. BackWords is her second book. Both are a testament of her skill in research and dedication to shedding light on the women history tends to forget. She currently resides in Tyron, North Carolina with her husband