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Welcome to AnyShinyThing, where aging and feminism intersect. I write about breaking set norms for women and managing midlife. Published my first novel at 58. I write midlife fiction.
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1y ago
In this richly drawn tale, Kim expertly weaves three story lines, set against the beauty of Alaska, the warmth of a small town, and the struggles and triumphs of a band of war veterans.
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Any Shiny Thing Blog
1y ago
A 71-year-old retired army captain in 1870, Texas, must return a 10-year-old girl, captured at 4 by the Kiowa, to her relatives in San Antonio.
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1y ago
A 70 yo woman, grieving the loss of her husband and adult son, finds healing thanks to her unusual friend at the aquarium.
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1y ago
A physician and her two children, fleeing domestic violence, find refuge in her small hometown. An uplifting story set in Ireland.
The post The Season of Second Chances by Aimee Alexander first appeared on Any Shiny Thing - Life after 50 ..read more
Any Shiny Thing Blog
1y ago
When three families move into a new neighborhood, their secrets begin to unravel almost immediately. A fine novel about middle-aged women.
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1y ago
Three lifelong friends meet in France to relax and reconnect, but nothing works out as expected.
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1y ago
Visiting North Dakota was bittersweet, but this surprise helped me heal.
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1y ago
It's hard to write when the air is filled with smoke, the heatwave is relentless, and the utility company keeps sending me alarming reminders to conserve electricity.
The post Wildfires, Drought, Power Loss, and Hurricanes–are we having fun yet? first appeared on Any Shiny Thing - Life after 50 ..read more
Any Shiny Thing Blog
1y ago
You already know Mom passed on June 17, 2022. Yesterday, we had a small family gathering at my home in her memory. I’m posting this to keep it pinned for a while. This is a reprint of my newsletter sent last month. So often I spoke of my mother, Marie Kuswa, in my newsletters and […]
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Any Shiny Thing Blog
2y ago
If you just attended Fauzia Burke’s Zoom preso on building a great website (Diamond Valley Writers’ Guild, April 23, 2022), and you’re interested in my top ten tips, click here:
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