by Hélène | May 19, 2016 | Next Act for Women
At 40, when Lee thought she was finally launching her next act, her husband left her and their daughter for an old girlfriend, after having squandered all their money. It would nearly ten years of working two or three jobs at a time for Lee to get back on her feet and... by Hélène | May 12, 2016 | Next Act for Women
A call from her husband about a mix up in childcare was the last straw for Linda. Soon, she would leave her corporate job and begin a journey that would culminate in the publication of her new book, Women and Transition. Tell us a little about your... by Hélène | May 5, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After 24 years as an accomplished neuropsychology professor, clinician, and researcher, New Zealander Jenni Ogden is living off-grid on the Great Barrier Island, off the northeast coast of New Zealand, and finally making good on her dream to publish her first novel.... by Hélène | May 2, 2016 | Expert Interviews
In interviewing women in midlife, I come across many who are writing, or wish to write, their first book in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. As a professional book writing coach, focusing on nonfiction, do you think everyone has a book in them? Not necessarily everyone,... by Hélène | Apr 25, 2016 | Next Act for Women
The realization that her and her friends’ daughters were not having children of their own prompted Debbie to delve deeper into the subject, eventually publishing UnPregnant Pause, based on dozens of interviews with health professionals and parents alike. Tell us a...