Lynne M. Spreen

Years ago, a writing mentor told me this truth: the most generous gift you can give your readers is hope. Now, every story I tell contains a message of hope--that things will get better, that you're more powerful and blessed than you realize, and that you're not alone. I believe that after a certain age, our value and beauty becomes less visible. At that point, we have to look inward, feel grateful for our strengths, and even marvel at what a badass we've become. As Gloria Steinem once said, "Actually, after fifty, aging can become an exciting new period; it is another country. " If you'd like to know more about me or my books, please visit AnyShinyThing.com.