Congratulations! This is very inspiring. I have yet to finish my first novel and I am in my 50s. I remember submitting stories and poetry via mail. I often wonder if I still can write anything that is relevant or would connect to readers. I admire your courage and resilience to shift to a new genre. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you for the compliments. I would think that if anything you have more to say now. With age come experience and wisdom. My upcoming novel takes place on an island (Martha's Vineyard) that I began to visit annually several years ago. I could not have written the upcoming novel 10 to 15 years ago. I encourage you to go ahead and give it a try.
Truly inspired by you! Although I have known that I am a writer, I chose to not go that route until later in life. Thank you for sharing your journey and I will "keep" it as "vitamins and nutrients for my 'new' journey".
Congratulations on your success! Your essay really resonates with me because I was over 50 when I began writing my novel-in-progress. Sometimes I worry I won’t finish it in time, but you give me hope. Thank you.
Congratulations! This is very inspiring. I have yet to finish my first novel and I am in my 50s. I remember submitting stories and poetry via mail. I often wonder if I still can write anything that is relevant or would connect to readers. I admire your courage and resilience to shift to a new genre. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you for the compliments. I would think that if anything you have more to say now. With age come experience and wisdom. My upcoming novel takes place on an island (Martha's Vineyard) that I began to visit annually several years ago. I could not have written the upcoming novel 10 to 15 years ago. I encourage you to go ahead and give it a try.
Thank you for your encouragement!
What a wonderful and encouraging story. I remembervreading your earlier books. I have You Never Know and will move up on my TBR story.
Thank you! And thank you so much for your support over the years, Dera.
Inspiring, beautifully shared and congratulations!
Thank you! It can be challenging to take a hard look back at the ups and downs but also rewarding.
Truly inspired by you! Although I have known that I am a writer, I chose to not go that route until later in life. Thank you for sharing your journey and I will "keep" it as "vitamins and nutrients for my 'new' journey".
Congratulations on your success! Your essay really resonates with me because I was over 50 when I began writing my novel-in-progress. Sometimes I worry I won’t finish it in time, but you give me hope. Thank you.
No need to worry. Age really does not matter in this business as long as your mind stays healthy. Good luck on your novel!
Thank you!
Thank you so much Karin. And thank you for your support over the years!