Writing

While the lazy days of summer are still here, some of us dream of nothing better than sitting on the lawn chair or laying on the beach blanket with a good book. And while your list of summer reads may already be long, there’s been a spate of recent recommendations…

If you’re in the process of planning that summer getaway or strategizing about a staycation, then you’re likely looking for some good reading material- and lucky for you, there are some new titles that seem worthy of your time and attention.   First up, for self-improvement: You may not know…

You may think your life is busy but consider 71-year-old best-selling romance writer Danielle Steel, recently profiled in Glamour Magazine, who appears to be a force of nature with the energy and drive of a 21-year-old.   Born in 1947 and the author of 179 books, Steel’s been writing since…

For some of us of a certain age, writer Anna Quindlen has been a faithful companion for decades. From her New York Times columns to her books of essays and fiction, she’s created a voice of wisdom, humor, and compassion to help us navigate life as part of the Baby…

If you’re blessed to be able to say you’re approaching age 90 (or beyond!), what do you think your attitude should be? Well, according to the beloved writer (and soon to be nonagenarian) Judith Viorst, she’s reached the age where she’s slowed down and begun to smell the proverbial roses…

You may know her as the diminutive doyenne of all things sex. But did you know that Dr. Ruth Westheimer is a Holocaust survivor whose positive attitude toward life and love (and sex) has allowed her to persevere through tragedy and teach everything there is to know about sex well…