A Memoirist Discovers the Magic of Fiction

A Memoirist Discovers the Magic of Fiction Linda Joy Myers A memoirist for decades, I’m still in a bit of shock having just published a novel! My debut historical fiction book The Forger of Marseille was released in early July, and so far all signs suggest that people are interested in reading about WWII France. […]
A Coming-of-Middle-Age Commencement Address

A Coming-of-Middle-Age Commencement Address: The Intersection of What If and What Next I published my first novel a mere six days after my eldest child graduated high school. The metaphor is not lost on me. In fact, the juxtaposition of these milestones helped me process my feelings about both in a way that was healthier […]
Waiting for Friday

Waiting for Friday….. About my new book… My new novel Under the Blue Moon is about a woman who has been living for years with grief and regret and a man who, as a result of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, has recently become homeless. The book cuts back and forth […]
Please Stop Apologizing for Contacting Me

Please Stop Apologizing for Contacting Me Dear Women 50+, It doesn’t take more than a few clicks to find publications aimed at women over 50 years of age. My first try brings me to “15 Over 50 Magazines & Publications.” The next article is from the Guardian informing me about the “rise of older female […]
A Week of Fun Pro-Age Writing Prompts

A Week of Fun Pro-Age Writing Prompts We know that age positivity is good for us. Pushing back on internalized ageism helps us live longer, healthier, happier lives. We also know that creativity is powerfully important, especially during our older years. And, too, we know that the tales we tell define our reality. As the […]
The Second Half Is Better

The Second Half Is Better When I was 32, I was at a gas station filling up the tank when I caught my reflection in the car window. I stared at myself for a long time. It was the first time I had noticed that my jowls were hanging a little lower than I remembered. […]