Writing a Memoir of Kidnapping and Torture: Karen’s Story
Raised in an affluent family in Brazil, Karen and her then-husband Henry were abducted at gunpoint and brutalized for 45 days before the ransom came through. At 57, Karen decided she needed to share her story of survival and speak out against torture. Her new memoir,...
Becoming a Professional Photographer in Midlife: Alyssa’s Story
After a long career in fashion and design, a midlife layoff and first marriage found Alyssa grappling with what to do next. A camera from her new husband would be the catalyst for Alyssa to tap into her lifelong passion for photography. Tell us a little about your...
Becoming a Novelist: Francie’s Story
While Francie always enjoyed writing, she never considered it might be a career path and opted for the safety of a law degree instead. However, five years ago, she began to rethink the possibilities as she began to publish her personal essays. This year, at 50, she...
Getting Outside Her Comfort Zone with Weekly Adventures: Sherry’s Story
An epiphany in midlife convinced Sherry to shake up her life. She embarked on her 52/52 Project: 52 weekly projects outside her comfort zone. And published a book about her adventures! Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and, with the...
From US Pediatrician to Traveling “Trailing Spouse” in Midlife: Joyce’s Story
When her husband, at 55, decided he was burned out at work and wanted to go overseas to work for Peace Corps, Joyce chose to join him on his placements abroad as a “trailing spouse.” She recounts her struggle with uprooting her home and career in midlife, not to...
Publishing a Memoir in Midlife: Jane’s Story
The death, in quick succession, of her father and ex-husband led Jane to finally get serious about finishing and seeking a publisher for her memoir. In Broken Whole, she explores dating post-divorce and comes to terms with her life’s journey. Tell us a little about...
Fran Followed her Divine Calling and Became a Christian Author
The tragic loss of her young son, and a renewal of her faith, combined to launch Fran’s next act as the author of Christian inspirational books. Tell us a little about yourself. I grew up in a farming community in East Texas, where I attended grade school with two...
From Clinical Psychologist to Equestrian Performance Consultant: Darby’s Story
The desire to be fully present with and for her children was the catalyst for Darby Bonomi, PhD to close her psychology practice of over 20 years and embark on a new path. Now, as her kids are older and more independent, Darby has combined her passion for horses and...
Sharing the Journeys of Midlife Mothers: Cyma’s Story
The experience of adopting in midlife led Cyma to research and connect with hundreds of women across the US and beyond in order to share their stories of midlife motherhood (and later fatherhood). Cyma would become a blogger, writer, speaker and activist in the...
A Love of Storytelling Launches a Writing Career in Midlife: Adela’s Story
When Adela’s father asked her to write his life story, little did she know this would be the catalyst for an active writing life, including blogging and publishing two books. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in middle Michigan, near Flint, a place no...
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