The Remarkable Story of a First-Time Author in Her 70s with Shirley Novack

In this episode, author Shirley Novack shares her journey of starting again and embracing new beginnings. She discusses the inspiration behind her first book, which is based on her father's tragic upbringing, and the publishing process she went through.

Shirley also talks about her writing process and the different approaches she takes for fiction and non-fiction. She shares the surprises she encountered on her journey to becoming an author and offers advice to her younger self. She emphasizes the importance of having a writing community and shares her goals for the future, including the possibility of a movie adaptation of her book.

Shirley is a first-generation daughter of Polish/Russian parents. She recently published her first book which is a Historical Fiction novel. Originally, she graduated from Fisher College in Boston with a degree in Laboratory Science. After marrying and having three children, she went back to school and have had a successful interior design business for the past 38 years. Writing this book , and getting it published, has been a dream come true.

Episode Takeaways

• Starting again is a natural part of life, and it's never too late to pursue your passions.
• The writing process can vary for each individual, and it's important to find what works best for you.
• Believe in yourself and don't be afraid to take risks and try new things.
• Having a supportive writing community can be invaluable for growth and inspiration.

You can find Shirley here:

https://www.facebook.com/shirley.novack

https://www.instagram.com/Shirleybeth2022

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirley-novack-81912412/

https://twitter.com/shirley_novack

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