Woman publishes her first novel at 95

As someone who published her first novel at 51? I'm glad she's happy about it, but it kind of makes me sad.

(Also, when I think of all the self-published authors who'd love to have a fraction of the publicity this article offers...still sad.)

So you're saying there's hope

It's a greatly motivational story. It's never too late to do what you want to do, you're never past your prime etc. Quite often people think they've missed the bus on something and just give up and this is exactly the type of story that could put them back on track. There's no "well, what's the point" argument. The lady wanted to write a novel and did it. It was self-pubbed and she got a copy in her hands. She even got a book-signing event at her retirement home. It's an immense satisfaction. It's 806 pages of hard work and perseverance that got a lot of respect. She made a record and got on the national news, and probably lots of fans already. It's a success story worth a celebration.

Inspirational, indeed! <3 This means that it is never too late. Some people say that only younger writers are sought, in order to have a lifetime of books ahead. I am glad she is the proof it is not true. (Also, what about the people who have only 1-2 books inside them? Young or old, they still don't have a lifetime of books ahead).

It is also worth considering that some writers who are famous for several decades/ 1-2 centuries have won only posthumous fame. (Or some writers' books were published only after their death, but they were so good that it made them famous). Anyone can be a good writer, if having talent, no matter how old/ how many books writing/ when published.

I've been told you get better as a writer as you get older......

Lucian Hodoboc said:

I think this is one of the most motivational cases of "never give up on your dream" I've ever heard of: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-st...rs-of-writing-woman-publishes-1st-novel-at-95

What are your thoughts on the matter?

Click to expand...

I find this inspiring. It means I still can get published in the next 39 years or so!!!

I'm glad for that woman. She's still sharp at the age of 95... and doing book signings! That's great!

I'm going to publish my first novel at the age of 61... that is, if I can get it done before November.

Auteur said:

I'm glad for that woman. She's still sharp at the age of 95... and doing book signings! That's great!

I'm going to publish my first novel at the age of 61... that is, if I can get it done before November.

Click to expand...

It's nice to see and hear about stories like hers and yours. Sometimes we don't find our biggest successes until late in life. Colonel Sanders never cooked chicken until he was in his late 60s.