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Big News: Empress Editions
Mom would have turned 91 on September 25, 2025. She passed away in 2023, so her death is still fresh, and I miss her every day….
15 Ways to Help Your Favorite Author Sell More Books
Do you remember this TV commercial with Heather Locklear in 1984? “When I first tried Faberge Organics shampoo with pure wheat germ and honey, it…
Why and How to Leave a Book Review
Confession time: I’m a pretty good writer in many ways, but I’m not great at wording book reviews. When I see some of the reviews…
Oh, No! Mercury is Retrograde!
Over the years, you may have heard people exclaim: “Oh, no! Mercury is retrograde!” Even if you’re not into astrology, that sounds ominous. So let’s…
Failure is an Option
Several years ago, to celebrate my 50th birthday, I created the “Margie Project,” a list of birthday experiences I wanted to celebrate with friends. Ranging…
5 Types of Friends Every Woman Over 50 Needs
Did you know that, as we age, friendships are even more important to our health and happiness than family relationships, according to a Michigan State…
Slightly Uncomfortable
A few years ago, I read an interview about Laird Hamilton, the 50-something surfer. When asked why he needed the danger of big-wave surfing in…