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Lessons Learned From 15 Minutes Of Amazon Fame

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I got my 15 minutes of fame by joining Amazon’s KDP Select. Could it work for you?

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Mrs. Somerville: First Scientist

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The United Kingdom’s first recognized scientist was a self-educated Scots woman who lived during the 19th century!

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Later Bloomers Free On Kindle For Solstice!

In their honor and yours, I’ve released my first blog anthology on Kindle. Later Bloomers: 35 Folks Over Age 35 Who Found Their Passion And Purpose is free through December 24th.

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The Secret Life of Late Bloomer Sue Monk Kidd

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Sue Monk Kidd published The Secret Life Of Bees at age 53. Her spiritual journey took her from traditional Baptist wife to writer of the sacred feminine.

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Amerigo Vespucci: The Power of Recognizing The Obvious

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If you count historical success by cities and controversy, Columbus has the edge.But if you liken it in square miles, late bloomer Amerigo Vespucci wins by two continents!

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Veteran Don Mittelstaedt: Still Blooming at 92!

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He’s blind in one eye and finds walking difficult, but WWII photographer Don Mittelstaedt embraced new technology and made a documentary at age 92.

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Book Review: Myth-Busting About Uncertainty

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If we dare to create, fear and uncertainty become bedfellows. So how does a late bloomer (or anyone) work through those emotions and thrive?

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What’s Wrong With the Term “Late Bloomer”?

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“Late bloomer” began as a gardening phrase, one without stigma. It speaks of witnessing something beautiful on an autumn day.

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Oh, The Joy Of Horror!

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My hubby’s a huge horror fan. I blame that on the fact he shares his birthday with my favorite late bloomer, Bram Stoker.

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New Resource Page

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I’ve finally added a Resources page, which I plant to grow into The Late Bloomer’s Encyclopedia of Life Change!

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A Liz Smith Magic Package

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Liz Smith always knew she wanted to be an actress. Four tough decades passed before she made that dream come true.

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Guy Fawkes Free For All Ends

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So far I’ve profiled a collector of faerie tales, a rockin’ nightclub DJ and a writer of speculative fiction. What a diverse group we are!

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Interview With Sci Fi Author Lindsay Edmunds

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A guy and a computer both fall in love with a girl. Interesting times ensue.

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Book Review: Is Talent Overrated?

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Does talent even exist? Can it be acquired? Geoff Colvin explores these provocative questions in his book, which I review for late bloomers.

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Ruth Flowers: Rockin’ Retirement

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One of Europe’s best loved DJs is an English granny who ran a fabric store! In case you’re wondering, she prefers electro rock to house music.

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Charles Perrault: Cinderella’s Secretary

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Charles Perrault worked as a secretary for King Louis XIV. After retirement, he transcribed his most important work, Tales From Mother Goose.

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Festival Of Late Bloomers: 12 Days Of Giveaways!

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To celebrate my blog’s new look and direction, I’m giving away books, CDs and DVDs for, by or about late bloomers!

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Later Bloomer’s Got A New Look And A Free Book!

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Are you a blogger who writes or a writer who blogs? How the answer changed my direction.

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How To Make A Difference In One Easy Step

Today I join over 500 bloggers organized by Tara Sophia Mohr to support The Girl Effect, a movement helmed by The Nike Foundation. I learned about a girl named Sanchita who saved $60 to buy a cow that changed her life.

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Wallace Stevens: A Case Of Poetic Justice

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At age 75, Wallace Stevens won the Pulitzer for poetry while serving as VP of Hartford Insurance. How did he reconcile this double life?

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