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Turning Single

Time also has a wonderful interview with Judith Sills on their website. She talks about the idea of “turning single.” Here’s what she says:

To become single involves more than the absence of a partner. It is a wardrobe change. It is a social status change. It’s a financial change. It is a change in your whole sense of self. So in order to be part of the new romantic world, over time you have to become a single woman and see yourself actually walking into a party and having a person say to you, “Would you care to go out for a drink after this party,” and leaving the party with him. What an odd thing, to leave a party with someone you didn’t arrive with. You haven’t done it since you were 23.

If anyone out there can relate, come and share your story. We want to hear about your dating woes, or your successes. And you can read the entire interview here.

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More Judith Sills!


And you can read more about the book here.

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Judith Sills on TODAY


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Measure of the Heart named 2009 Michigan Notable Book

The Library of Michigan has named Mary Ellen Geist’s Measure of the Heart one of it’s 2009 notable books! Each year this exclusive and prestigious list is compiled for the 20 most notable Michigan titles published the previous year, out of over 300 submissions. There will be celebratory events, including an author reception and statewide tour in April 2009. Congrats, Mary Ellen!!

Mary Ellen Geist was also featured again on Jane Gross’ great The New Old Age blog last week on the New York Times website.

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Part 2 of Bobbi Brown on Today

This morning Bobbi Brown was back on the Today show sharing more beauty tips and makeovers for real women. See the video here.

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Bobbi Brown on the Today Show!

Bobbi Brown was on the Today show this mroning to discuss her new book, Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual. You can watch the video here.

Ane be sure to check her out tomorrow for the second part!

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Mary Ellen Geist on the Today Show

Mary Ellen Geist’s new book Measure of the Heart is now in stores. She was on the Today show last week to talk about it. You can read an excerpt from the book and watch the video here.

To say that Kathie Lee Gifford was moved by the book, is an understatement. The book speaks to the millions of caregivers out there looking for inspiration and advice.

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Marian Henley at ComicCon!


THE SHINIEST JEWEL author, Marian Henley will be signing books at the Hachette Booth at ComicCon this weekend in San Diego at 1pm. The full schedule of HBG authors is here. If you’re at the convention, you should stop by, say hello, and pick up an advance copy of the book!

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Mark O’Connell on the Today Show

Dr. Mark O’Connell was on the Today Show this morning to discuss The Marriage Benefit. Check out the video here.

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SMART WOMEN around the web

Smart Women Don’t Retire–They Break Free is officially now officially in stores and it’s getting great buzz around the web. Check out these reviews and mentions:

  • Boomer Cafe
  • Myshelf.com
  • Armchair Reviews
  • ReviewYourBook.com
  • Not Just the Kitchen
  • Mama’s Heath (book giveaway)
  • Your On Ramp
  • Divine Caroline 
  • And of course, more to come, including lots of Transition Network events!

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