Rogers, of Tucson, Ariz., notes that without anthologies, many writers would have no place to publish pieces like these. They're not magazine articles because they're first person. They're very reflective - classic personal essays. For publishers, anthologies like these offer a way to discover new writers. These anthologies, she adds, sell very well.
Anthologies also suit contemporary reading habits.
They are looking for information in small, manageable servings. You can dip into an anthology, read something, put it down, and go back without feeling too disrupted. Most of these women's collections are published in paperback. They're less likely to purchase them in hardcover. Until recently, we haven't had the opportunity to hear our voices in this way.