Any Shiny Thing Blog
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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.
Any Shiny Thing Blog
6d ago
A 70 yo woman, grieving the loss of her husband and adult son, finds healing thanks to her unusual friend at the aquarium.
The post Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler first appeared on Any Shiny Thing - Life after 50 ..read more
Any Shiny Thing Blog
3w ago
A 70 yo woman, grieving the loss of her husband and adult son, finds healing thanks to her unusual friend at the aquarium.
The post Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt first appeared on Any Shiny Thing - Life after 50 ..read more
Any Shiny Thing Blog
1M ago
A madcap pursuit of a runaway bride leads to romance for this over-50 couple.
The post The Bette Davis Club by Jane Lotter first appeared on Any Shiny Thing - Life after 50 ..read more
Any Shiny Thing Blog
1M 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
1M ago
When three families move into a new neighborhood, their secrets begin to unravel almost immediately. A fine novel about middle-aged women.
The post The Woman I Was Before by Kerry Fisher first appeared on Any Shiny Thing - Life after 50 ..read more
Any Shiny Thing Blog
1M ago
Although this is the story of a widow emerging from grief, this novel contains so much life wisdom in general.
The post The Year of Pleasures by Elizabeth Berg first appeared on Any Shiny Thing - Life after 50 ..read more
Any Shiny Thing Blog
2M ago
Alice and Ken are seventy, and domestic violence is still a part of their marriage. A story of growth and renewal in older age.
The post The Other Son by Nick Alexander first appeared on Any Shiny Thing - Life after 50 ..read more
Any Shiny Thing Blog
2M ago
The title of this book doesn't begin to convey the sweep of personalities, the character arc, the rich cultural descriptions, and the earthshaking changes undergone by the three generations of characters.
The post The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev with Intro by Mindy Kaling first appeared on Any Shiny Thing - Life after 50 ..read more
Any Shiny Thing Blog
2M ago
Three lifelong friends meet in France to relax and reconnect, but nothing works out as expected.
The post Old Friends Reunited by Maddie Please first appeared on Any Shiny Thing - Life after 50 ..read more
Any Shiny Thing Blog
4M ago
Visiting North Dakota was bittersweet, but this surprise helped me heal.
The post An Amazing, Heartfelt Memory first appeared on Any Shiny Thing - Life after 50 ..read more