I am an award-winning author who has written or co-authored nine nonfiction books. I specialize in writing and speaking on the issues of women at mid-life and older. 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria;}  I have written about how women constantly reinvent themselves after their children leave home, through their friendships, by coming home to their true selves, and in other important ways.  I borrow from my training in social work to understand the human condition, particularly women’s development.  I am a widely sought lecturer, writing coach and yoga teacher and am available for talks about women at mid-life and beyond.