I’ve talked a little about turning forty (Coming of Age) and learning to face my fears (Cutting a New Path). Most of those fears were intangible: fear of public speaking, fear of failure, fear of the unknown. But one fear was pure animal instinct: don’t...
So after writing nearly thirty romances, why did I want to write something different? Well, I didn’t. I never even thought about it. But then a former editor asked me to write something for her. Something that wasn’t romance, because she wasn’t publishing...
I turned forty a few years ago, and as I neared the big date, I decided it was time to face old fears by trying new things. Up until then, I’d surrounded myself with coziness and rejected discomfort. But it was time to spread my wings. First, I tried running....
A few ideas for discussion questions on Evelyn, After. Feel free to add your own ideas in the comments. 1. What was the inciting moment for the Before and After sections? Why was this the moment that divides Evelyn’s journey? 2. What do you think of Evelyn’s choice...
