A Considerable Age

On a good day, I slay dragons, write essays, and still have time to make dinner. On a bad day, we have to order in. Debut book: Family Secrets. https://www.alicegoldbloom.com/

Ian Thompson is author of "Nova Scotia's Lost Century. Can We Change Course?," published by Pottersfield Press in August, 2026.

Jen Murphy Parker is a writer living in the bay area with her husband, 4 kids and 0 dogs. Her family had a fish that seemed neglect-proof, but it died. Please don't tell her youngest.

John Aylen is a book publisher and marketing professor who divides his time between Orford, Quebec, and Montreal.

Happily retired after 35 fascinating years working in the mental health field in the U.S. and Canada. Today, my greatest joys are spending time with my two young grandchildren and learning to write.

Beth Kaplan is the author of five books: a biography, two memoirs, and a guide to creative writing that's the textbook for the nonfiction writing courses she teaches at U of T. Her latest book is Midlife Solo, a memoir-in-essays. www.bethkaplan.ca.

I'm a Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto who has retired from clinical practice and academic hospital life - so now I have more time to write.

Former Montreal Gazette editor. Still writing, still editing.

Retired magazine editor living in the beautiful Gatineau Hills of Western Quebec. Grateful for finally having the time, perspective and opportunity to write and share stories.

Retired Canadian diplomat, master gardener, dabbler in art and poetry, now aiming to promote smiles through writing.

Born & raised on a small dairy farm in northern Wisconsin. Joined in love and struggle forever with Wendy. Proud parent of Daniel. Happily retired from non traditional careers in power engineering, general contractor, and operating engineers.

I am a memoirist, essayist, and occasional blogger of a considerable age, living and writing in northern Ontario, trying to make sense of the world.

Sharon is an educator, coach and lifelong learner who is inspired by her family and friends, travel, art and music.

Silvia Fiorita Smith is the author of two poetry books and facilitates poetry workshops at her local library. She enjoys writing creative nonfiction and has stories published in several anthologies. She lives in Embrun, Ontario.

I am a retired Medical Office Assistant with a wonderful family. I spend my time volunteering at a drop-in centre for vulnerable women, walking the dog, and writing short stories.

Retired television producer and journalism prof. Writing to explore, preserve and understand.

A writer based in Kimberley, BC, Canada. I write about subcultures, nostalgia, and their intersection with everyday human relationships, and my work has previously appeared in major outlets including Fast Company and Lifehacker.

Purpose-led leader

Following a career in advertising, I've moved my sights closer to home, writing about the gifts and pleasures and challenges of life. My essays have appeared in a variety or publications including the Forward, Globe and Mail, and Next Avenue.

After retiring as an adult educator in the labour movement, Tamara published "But Hope is Longer" (2012) and "The Warmest Blanket in the World" (2025) with Second Story Press. She has a passion for memoir writing.