Self-proclaimed late bloomer, novelist Karen Dukess, author of &quot;The Last Book Party,&quot; became a first-time author in her mid-50s. If you have a long-simmering book idea of your own, are curious about how to crack open the world of book publishing, or need a jolt of inspiration for your own creative midlife bloom, you don&apos;t want to miss this episode. Booklover bonus! We talk reads galore. SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT: <a href='https://www.acertainagepod.com/'>acertainagepod.com</a> FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:<a href='https://www.instagram.com/acertainagepod/'>Instagram</a><a href='https://www.facebook.com/ACertainAgePod'>Facebook</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-certain-age-podcast/'>LinkedIn</a>GET INBOX INSPO:<a href='https://www.acertainagepod.com/inboxinspo'>Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY</a>We share new episodes, giveaways, links we live, and midlife resourcesLIKE BOOKS?Each month we do an author BOOK LOOK on Instagram Live Follow us for the fun! <a href='https://www.instagram.com/acertainagepod/'>@acertainagepod</a>CONTACT US:<a href='mailto:katie@acertainagepod.com'>katie@acertainagepod.com</a>

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A Certain Age is an age-positive podcast that helps you live your best, evolving midlife.  We know the only constant is change. Kids grow. Jobs come and go. What it takes to be fit, healthy, happy, and fulfilled looks waaaay different than it did in our thirties and forties. Amp up your midlife with expert tips, tools, and resources to help with the hard stuff and light you up about what’s next. Pop in your AirPods and spend time with women just like you who are knocking it out of the midlife park and who share real-life blueprints for navigating speedbumps and setbacks. Because who hasn’t hit a midlife pothole (or two)? Ready to reboot your midlife and join the #AgeOutLoud movement? Follow us at @acertainagepod and find show notes, transcripts, and more midlife resources at www.acertainagepod.com.