Becky Aikman
@beckyaikman.bsky.social
I write nonfiction books about people braver than me. Coming in May 2025: SPITFIRES, about bold American women who flew for Britain in World War II. I also wrote OFF THE CLIFF (Penguin Press) and SATURDAY NIGHT WIDOWS (Crown). beckyaikman.com
Thank you. A lot of moving parts.
August 12, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Thank you. A lot of moving parts.
I’m so glad you like these unruly women! Thanks for recommending them.
August 10, 2025 at 5:46 AM
I’m so glad you like these unruly women! Thanks for recommending them.
Thank you for your kind words about “Spitfires”! Every one of them was a big personality in this saga, and Jackie Cochran brought her own special level to the mix. I had a blast writing it.
August 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Thank you for your kind words about “Spitfires”! Every one of them was a big personality in this saga, and Jackie Cochran brought her own special level to the mix. I had a blast writing it.
I appreciate your interest, Deborah!
July 19, 2025 at 5:20 AM
I appreciate your interest, Deborah!
Thanks for this honor!
July 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Thanks for this honor!
Jackie Cochran had a BIG personality. And that’s probably what it took to get the first American women pilots into military aircraft. They flew for Britain in WW2 because the US wouldn’t accept them.
June 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Jackie Cochran had a BIG personality. And that’s probably what it took to get the first American women pilots into military aircraft. They flew for Britain in WW2 because the US wouldn’t accept them.
This was a lively talk! Thanks for having me on to share this story that deserves to be remembered.
June 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This was a lively talk! Thanks for having me on to share this story that deserves to be remembered.
I’m so happy you liked it, Jo!
May 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I’m so happy you liked it, Jo!
I hope you enjoy the ride.
May 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I hope you enjoy the ride.
She was a trailblazer in so many ways. Lived the adventure to the fullest.
May 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
She was a trailblazer in so many ways. Lived the adventure to the fullest.
And what an adventure it was.
May 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
And what an adventure it was.