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 | Apr 11, 2016 | Next Act for Women
When Sheila counseled Saudi women during her one-year stint in the Kingdom, she knew she had to share what she’d learned. Talking to Martin Scorsese about her experience was the catalyst to writing what would become her first novel, East of Mecca. I was born at Fort... by Hélène | Jan 25, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After careers in journalism, catering, and marketing, Helene went back to her first love: Books. She reviews works of fiction on her blog, Books Is Wonderful, and is finishing up her own first novel. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in Reading,... by Hélène | Sep 21, 2015 | Next Act for Women
It took a long-time friend to convince Densie to make good on her desire to write fiction, after a career writing and editing non-fiction. Her debut novel, You’ll Be Thinking of Me, was just released this past January. Tell us a little about your background…and... by Hélène | Aug 17, 2015 | Next Act for Women
A delayed move to Oregon in her 50s allowed Corie the time to finally write her first novel. Little did she know it would spark the interest of one of the premier filmmakers in Hollywood, who is now writing the script. Tell us a little about your background… I’m no...