Honest conversations with women about midlife.
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Midlife Conversation #28: Shannan Martin
When I reached out to Shannan Martin last year regarding an interview, I was elated to receive a “yes.” I was even more excited when she shared that she’d have a new book coming out in 2026. Well, it’s 2026, and Shannan’s book, Counterweigh...
Midlife Conversation #27: Ashlee Gadd
Way back in 2019, at the nudging of my friend, Emily, I joined Exhale Creativity, a group for mothers trying to write and create art in the often slim margins of life. Exhale provided me with opportunities to grow as a writer, encouragement...
Midlife Conversation #26: Erin Strybis
Thoughtful, wise, sensitive, passionate, and kind. These are the first words that come to mind when trying to describe my friend, Erin Strybis. Erin is a talented writer and keen editor, and if you aren’t already reading her monthly newslet...
Midlife Conversation #25: Jill Sykes
Today’s interview features Jill Sykes, a fellow writer and Michigander. I met Jill through an online writing/creativity group, and we’ve been able to connect in person several times for writing retreats and workshops. My favorite memory wit...
Midlife Conversation #24: Callie Feyen
A dear friend recently messaged me to check in and let me know that she missed FORTYsomething—this meant a lot to me, and if you have also missed these midlife conversations, get excited, because I have a fun one for you today! I’ve had the...
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Michigander writing about midlife, motherhood, books, and other sacred/ordinary things. Loves bookstores, afternoon lattes, and spontaneous dance parties.
Mother/Writer. Founder of Coffee + Crumbs. Anti-AI. Pro humanity & slow art.
Writer, and author of The Teacher Diaries, and Twirl, published by TS Poetry Press. I write for Coffee+Crumbs, TS Poetry Press, and The Banner, and I am an Adjunct Professor at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Hey! I'm Erin, a mom doing my best to raise kind children, a believer, a bookworm and a writer of creative nonfiction. With a friend, I authored The Beauty of Motherhood: Grace-Filled Devotions for the Early Years. I'm glad you're here. \ud83d\udc97
Braiding together my stories as a mother of twins, a designer for a nonprofit, and a writer.
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