MP Is Undergoing Ch-Ch-Changes

Wanna know what they are? Read on….

Debbie Walker
Middle-Pause

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Photo by Courtney Cook on Unsplash

Hey, Y’all!

Well, where to start. First of all, I’m dang proud of you, my sisters, for submitting good stories. Keep it up!

Second, we are considering adding men. Hear me out. The only stories we’d publish would have to be for, about, or to women—stories about the women in their lives.

I will be very selective and begin by invitation only. I plan on doing a trial run to see how it goes. Thoughts? Please leave them in the comments below. Or, if you want to leave a private reply, email me at middlepause51@gmail.com.

Third, remember the dates of our upcoming free classes. It’s our gift to you:

  1. Tips and Tricks for Medium Success Wednesday, April 24 at 8 pm EST, 5 pm PST. by our own Magnificent Meg Stewart! Here’s the link.
  2. Self-Editing 101 follows on Wednesday, May 22, also at 8 pm EST, 5 pm PST. by the Mah-velous Marilyn Flower! Details forthcoming.

Ooh-Wee, I’m excited and gonna sign up.

‘Nuff said.

Debbie xoxoxo

p.s. (Please read the boosted stories. They give us an example of how to write that has an impact!)

*Boosted* How to Bring Your Stories to Life with Vivid Scenes and Sensory DetailsMarilyn Flower
Get and keep your readers hooked.

Out of the Mouths of BabesSheri Jacobs
(a.k.a. Young Adults 😳)

Attending the Wedding Reception AloneKim McKinney
Has anyone noticed I exist?

The Day I Lost My Way but Found My CompassJoEllen Claypool
North, East, South, West: Which Direction Do I Know Best?

*Boosted* The Stranger Who Was Once My Husband Just DiedSally Doran
Divorced and detached for decades yet still surprised by sorrow.

World on Third FloorAikya Param
Telegu New Year and what’s in the cupboard

What Hides Behind The New Veil?Dr. Preeti Singh
The changes I’m seeing in men’s and women’s bodies.

Is Music Therapeutic While Transitioning To The Menopause?Jen D. Clark
Do I keep listening to The Cure for perimenopausal depression?

Instant Gratification Isn’t At All GratifyingJenny Wren
Is having it all ruining our lives?

*Boosted* Some Folks Refer to Their Age Constantly, While Some Never Mention ItCarol Lennox
We have a choice to limit ourselves by age or rise above and go beyond

Joints Are Meant to MoveElizaBeth Hill
Water and oil daily

Seeing the Sun In a Whole New LightThoughts a Thinking
Getting to view my first eclipse

Reclaiming Your Life After FortyNikki Cates Miller
How to pivot toward a life of quality, meaning, and fulfillment

Your Pain Is Just as Important as Anyone Else’sBarbara Carter
Don’t dismiss your feelings.

Thank You, Menopause, for Taking Away My Ability to Have Children Tracey Folly
Menopause is the best thing that ever happened to me.

Can Your Computer Make You Feel Dizzy? Colleen M. Story
You may be surprised by what those screens can do!

Words Jo Lovatt - (KryptaKitty)
The power to break or heal. Choose wisely

Check This Out!

Buy our anthologies for your friends, mothers, grandmothers, aunties, or sisters that you love.

We have published 3 three books in our series, The Menopause Anthologies.

They are funny and empowering, and some stories make you want to cry. They are what MP is all about!

See ya next Friday!

May the Mighty Women of Middle-Pause be with you!

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Until next time…

Your Superheroes!

From Debbie, Krista, Cindy, Margie, Marilyn, and Meg

It’s tag time! Bex Sheri Handel Susan Moodie Betsy Barnum Morris Shayla Renee 💖 Karen McLaughlin Ruth Boukhari Susan J. Megy Vivian McInerny Bev Potter Willow Frost Kate’s 1-Minute Christian Devotionals Stories by Shannon Heidi Suydam Colleen Addison Marianne Curan JeriLyn Frisbie Carrie Hayes Caseandme Ladywriter Karen Lunde JoEllen Claypool The AuDHDacity Osi I. Nikki Cates Miller LaShell Tinder Stories by Shannon Teri Case Virginia L. Fuentes Maribelle Az Sejal Jen Lynn MicheletheTrainer La Musa Maj-le Bridges Diane Hatz K.C. Moore michelle lester DiaryofaThirtySomething Sarah Kyomugisha Nicola Farnhill Lynn L. Alexander Sue Moseley Jl Millis Alice K. Black Shauna Anderson Leeladaviscoaching Daphne Peña Aletheia Chan Kate Brennan Olivia Lockhart Mallori Utterback Del Zayera Mishael Witty Frankie Hollie Harris APSolimando Pamela Porter, PhD Tooth Truth Roopa Vikesh Thoughts a Thinking Zayera Stacey Patterson, J.D. Erika Dionisio Kristen Petroff J.R. Flaherty Barb Chappell Mackenzie Graham Edwina Owens Elliott Karen Hoffman Sandy Maximus Kit Desjacques Ccgordon Dr. Theophano Mitsa Neha Negandhi bookish Runa Heilung Ashley Neale Nicola Williams, Ph.D. Jennise B. Wandering to Wonderful Beth Riungu Charisse Tyson Bonnetta Petties Elsie Wayfaire Julie Marr MAGDALENA PONURSKA Jennifer Romans- health writer for hire Judy Walker Kleri 𝒅𝒂𝒋𝒉𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍 Ignore the Rules by Patricia Thornton Khadijah So Tracy Collins Debra Anazonwu Portia T Nicole Lee Sondra Singer — Still Vital The Happy Hag Karen Scholl Jennifer Haubrich Holy Sh*t I Have Cancer Gail McNulty Kerry Kramer Victoria Kjos Marcia Abboud Dr. Barbara Christie Freya V. Locke Kristen Caven ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE Samantha Serum Joan Churchill Kiwana Hall Julia Byrd Krista Rausin Claire Atyeo — Medicine Woman BrandyNicoleHammock Maez Amy Strommer a.j. land Zivah Avraham Valerie Anne Burns Julie Calidonio Sheri Jacobs Azella Bette A. 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Yang Kyrie Gray Shari Lopatin Myla Morningstar Amanda Weir-Gertzog Willow Baum Dr Faith Wambura Ngunjiri Tiffany A Vera-Marie Landi Carrie Hayes Rhyena Halpern renee tarantowski Leah Hamilton Toni The Talker C. Reed Bush Jenny Wren Ellisha Kriesl Blue Kristi Keller Sherry Briscoe Tara Blair Ball Wendy Slates Nikki Barr Mary DeVries Paula Ekai Stephens Holly Siron Melissa Corrigan Jennifer Dunne Catherine Walsh Tracey Folly Krusha Renee Daniel Kalia Kelmenson Jen D. Clark Natalie Forrest Christine Denker Kristy C Melinda Blau Edina Kishonthy Joan Roberts Vanessa Torre JL Novak Miriam Slozberg 💋~Elusive Roar~💋 Sally Doran Sharon’s Writerly Musings Christine Fuchs Stylish Ever After Nishi Julie Ramsay Christa Rogers Britanny Levy Pallavi Goswami Jill Ebstein Lindsay Bennett Marieke Vantieghem Grandma Smillew Denise Larkin Alicia Cahalane Lewis Suzanne V. 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Luv y’all!

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Debbie Walker
Middle-Pause

Debbie Walker is the creator of Middle-Pause, STOMP!, & published a 3-book anthology. Top Writer Food & Diversity. Follow her at https://linktr.ee/Debbie_Walker