Anthologia Books
The Anthologia series is a powerful multi-genre anthology of women’s writing in all its wild forms, including poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction, as well as hybrid works that push the boundaries of literary form.
Natasha Gilmour, publisher of The Kind Press and Literary Projects, and Daniella Libri Elias, author, cyclic educator, coach and content creator curate the annual Anthologia program to support women writers through access to publication.
Benita has contributed to Issues II and III.
Anthologia III : A collection of stories for every woman
Anthologia III is a commitment to the enduring power of women's writing in all its wild forms including poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction, as well as hybrid works that push the boundaries of literary form. A co-publication of Literary Projects and The Kind Press.
Anthologia III: A Collection of stories for every women features contributions from 25 women writers, expanding reach across multiple audiences and communities.
Curated by Natasha Gilmour and Daniella Libri Elias
Daniella Libri Elias, Benita Bensch, Kristina Garla, Rose Mascaro, Rebecca (Achelles) Smith, Courtney Zerafa, Zoe Perry, Raeleen Molloy, Kirstin Bouse, S A Sisika, Alisha Waterman, Simone Connolly, Kellie Hannah, Donna Walsh, S Jo-Anne, Joanne Willmott, Jessica Savage, Stacey Howes, Aditi Kumar, Rena Harvey, Chaldee Gammo, Alessandra Lazarou, Elizabeth Hammang, Isabella Chilvers, Ashlee Candy Sam
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Published by The Kind Press
PUBLICATION DATE: 30 DECEMBER 2026
Anthologia II: A collection of stories by women
An expansive collection from a stellar line-up of twenty-two women, written with verve and clear insight. Powerful, tender, and intimate, Anthologia II is engaging and emotionally resonant – a celebration of womanhood in all its complexity.
I’m honoured to be featured as one of the contributing authors with Chapter 3: The Stories We Tell – a deeply personal reflection on creativity, identity, and the stories that shape who we become. Through snapshots from childhood to motherhood, I explore how our early narratives about worthiness and “doing it right” can dim our light, and how reclaiming creative expression can bring us home to our true selves.
Each essay in this collection offers a glimpse into the courage it takes to speak truthfully about our experiences, to illuminate what has long been unspoken, and to remind us that none of us walk alone.
An expansive collection from a stellar line-up of twenty-two women, written with verve and clear insight. Powerful, tender, and intimate, Anthologia II is engaging and emotionally resonant – a celebration of womanhood in all its complexity.
Curated by Natasha Gilmour and Daniella Libri Elias
Daniella Libri Elias, Rose Mascaro, Benita Bensch, Courtney Zerafa, Kellie Hannah, S. Jo-Anne, Joanne Willmott, Jacqueline Gaul, Zoe Perry, Elizabeth Hammang, Kristina Garla, S. A. Sisika, Jacqui Doyle, Donna Walsh, Stacey Howes, Claudia Callisto, Natarsha Wilson, Christie-Lee Didovich, Emma Rigney, Natalie Simes, Ashlee Candy Sam, Sarah Ross
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