by Hélène | Nov 3, 2020 | Next Act for Women
One year after realizing her dream of opening a bakery, Gina had to close its doors due to severe arthritis. Only writing lifted her out of her depression and she is now a published author with one novel out and one more on the way. Tell us a little about your...
by Hélène | Jul 22, 2020 | Next Act for Women
The death of a friend’s son was the calling Martha needed to write her first novel, Winter of the Wolf, combining mystery with her passion for wolves and her beliefs about the afterlife. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in rural northern Illinois,...
by Hélène | Jun 4, 2020 | Next Act for Women
After her husband was diagnosed with a deadly lung disease at 54, Natalie spent her free time immersing herself in the work of her favorite author. Little did she know this would become the catalyst for her first novel, The Jane Austen Society, which was recently...
by Hélène | Mar 31, 2020 | Next Act for Women
Today we revisit three women I’ve featured previously on Next Act for Women: Marla, who has pivoted from running a nonprofit to coaching for weight loss; Margaret, who published her first book about depression; Densie, who has published a second novel and just...
by Hélène | Oct 18, 2019 | Next Act for Women
After 40 years as a science museum leader, Sheila felt it was time for a change. As she considered her options, Sheila began writing down her ailing mother’s story and soon got the writing bug. She is now a published novelist working on her third book. Tell us a...
