Book Overview

A snapshot of current and forthcoming titles by Cynthia Alison Fortlage

Completed Manuscripts

Acceptance Without Understanding

A powerful invitation to honour identity and difference without needing to fully comprehend someone’s experience. Grounded in Cynthia’s lived truth and leadership lens, this book challenges readers to trade judgment for curiosity and create space for true inclusion.

The Things I Wish Mothers Would Teach Their Sons About Women

Structured by Google’s most-asked questions about women, this book unpacks how male socialisation and cultural narratives shape behaviour—and what we can do to raise, support, and partner with more respectful, self-aware men.

Mother's Advice (fiction-based)

A fiction-based memoir weaving real advice from real mothers into powerful short stories featuring female protagonists. This anthology offers guidance, reflection, and care for those who never received this kind of wisdom firsthand. A book for anyone who’s ever longed for motherly advice—or wanted to pass it on.

In Progress

Fifty Years of Male Thinking in One Hour for Women

An empowering guide for women, leaders, and coaches to decode male socialisation and reclaim their narrative in personal and professional spaces.

Three Words for a Broken World

A provocative and deeply personal inquiry into how our systems have failed us—and what might come next. Using a pattern of cultural shorthand to name what’s broken, Cynthia invites readers to examine the invisible forces shaping leadership, identity, and belonging today. The book culminates in a hopeful framework built on three powerful words for a more inclusive future.

In Development

Cynthia is also developing three additional titles that explore the intersections of gender, identity, inclusion, and reinvention through both fiction and non-fiction formats. These emerging projects draw on decades of lived leadership, advocacy, and global human rights work.

Book-Based Events & Offerings

Cynthia’s writing comes to life through interactive and engaging experiences for audiences of all sizes. Book-based events can include:

Keynotes or fireside chats inspired by specific titles
Book-club style discussions with live Q&A
Workshops that dive into a book’s central theme
Book signings and launch events (virtual or in-person)

Each session is tailored to the audience and offers a unique opportunity to engage with Cynthia’s voice and vision in real time.

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