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Second Acts and why setting unreasonable goals is ... reasonable
One question I’m asked during book events and book clubs is “How did you keep going while writing Penitence?” This often comes on the heels of me…
Nov 2, 2025
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Second Acts and Middles
Sep 4, 2024
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Behind the Book inaugural post
May 12, 2024
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A quick note regarding upcoming book events!
Jan 20, 2025
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A quick note on fall events, an about-to-be published novel called THE BELLES, and my last minute adventure to the Pawnee National…
Aug 26, 2025
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A quick note on fall events, an about-to-be published novel called THE BELLES, and my last minute adventure to the Pawnee National…
I’ve spent the last three weeks thinking it was the beginning of August (and for part of that time, I was correct), but this morning I looked at my…
Aug 26, 2025
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Growing into a Second Act
… And introducing Kerry Nichols and our upcoming joint book events where we'll discuss not just our books but our second acts!
Jun 30, 2025
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🏃♀️ Running, Writing, and Second Acts
What endurance sports and writing books (and second acts, of course!) have in common
May 22, 2025
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