I’ve added July and August writing conferences to my conference page. Check them out and find one that you can attend! Am I missing yours? Email me with name, date and link via my Contact Me page! www.nancychristie.com/reference/wr... #writingconference

People ask if there is any similarity between Fran Carter and me in FINDING FRAN. We both love coffee and chocolate, we both have made some unforced errors in our love life, and we both are writers. Buy the story called “Fun, funny, and a wonderful read”! buff.ly/QPR5BXT

Weekend Words of Wisdom for 5.23.26 from Alice Walker on the Make A Change blog. www.nancychristie.com/makeachange/...

I had a terrific time at my booksigning last night at Books A Go Go in Ravenna, OH —thanks to everyone who stopped by! Missed the event? Cathy has my Midlife Moxie novels in stock along with The Language of Love and Mistletoe Magic! www.booksagogostore.com #novels #shortstories

No one wants to start over at 60! But Maggie didn’t have much choice. Read MOVING MAGGIE, Midlife Moxie novel 3—a novel Literary Titan said was “a good fit for readers who enjoy reflective women’s fiction with heart, sincerity, and a strong sense of community.” Buy it now! amzn.to/3ITQFtf

Has anyone used Banners on the Cheap for table runners? www.bannersonthecheap.com

What a way to end my launch month for TRANSFORMING TESSA! My last event for May takes place at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Cranberry Township May 23 from noon to 3 PM! Stop by, say hi and share your midlife moxie story with me! stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

I had a great time yesterday at the new Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Aurora signing copies of my books and chatting with customers. Thanks to the great staff, especially Ella and Kathy, and congrats on the new store! stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3579

Grieving the loss of her husband, Tessa is uncertain what the future holds. Does this sound familiar? If you want to read a story about grief and resilience, read TRANSFORMING TESSA. Kindle version on sale now! amzn.to/4t2SW6G #MidlifeMoxieNovel #womensfiction #startingover #grief #loss

Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 5.20.26 from Leslie Jamison www.nancychristie.com/my-books-for... #writingprocess #writingadvice

Pain and loneliness making her vulnerable to that young runaway... Harold, whose wife never stops her verbal attacks… A woman walking on thin ice every day... Three of the stories in TRAVELING LEFT OF CENTER. If you like strange stories about lost people, grab it now! amzn.to/43kDxnm #shortstories

Nothing makes someone look guiltier than forcing the Justice Department to promise never to investigate your taxes or prosecute you for anything they might find

The Fourteenth Amendment, written in the blood of the Civil War, says in Section 4 that this is blatantly illegal: “[N]either the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or obligation incurred in aid of insurrection or rebellion against the United States.”

While I'm a pantser, not a plotter, I do know that it's essential to keep track of all those niggling details. In Part 3 of my guest post on Joanna Campbell Slan's Substack, I share my strategy. See if any of these will work for you! joannacampbellslan.substack.com/p/do-you-care

Is fifty too old to start over? That’s what Rita Reynolds has to decide after a series of unwelcome occurrences arrive in time for her fiftieth birthday. But what are her options? And does she have the moxie for a midlife makeover? REINVENTING RITA amzn.to/3IgrbFE #secondact #friendshipfiction

I’m so lucky that area bookstores are carrying my books! For example, if you stop in at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in North Canton, you can pick up a copy of THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE, REINVENTING RITA and FINDING FRAN! stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3515 #womensfiction #friendshipfiction #lovestories

Ravenna’s Fourth Friday Event is happening on May 22, and I’ll be at Books A Go Go right on Main Street from 5 to 8 PM taking part! Stop by, check out the books (including mine!) and enjoy the festivities! Did you preorder TRANSFORMING TESSA? I’ll sign it for you! www.booksagogostore.com

It’s been 30 years since I went into full-time freelancing, and in this post I take a walk down memory lane and all the stops along the way. If you’re a freelancer, what has been your experience? www.nancychristie.com/writersplace...

Midlife Moxie Moments: “You don't get to choose how you're going to die or when. But you can decide how you're going to live now.” Joan Baez, singer, activist www.nancychristie.com/midlife-moxi... #findingyourmoxie #midlifemoxienovelseries

Not all life journeys are by choice—something Tessa learns following the death of her beloved husband. But moving forward is the only way she can begin again. The challenge is figuring out her destination and believing she has what it takes to get there.

What’s happening in Aurora OH on Wednesday May 20? The grand opening of the new Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Market Place at Four Corners! I’ll be there at 3 PM with TRANSFORMING TESSA and my other books! Stop by and say hi! stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006... #bookevent #booksigning

On Saturday May 23,I’ll be crossing the border into PA on my book signing stop for TRANSFORMING TESSA. Where am I going? To Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Cranberry Township! Stop by, say hi, and check out my books anytime from noon to 3 PM! stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

Stuck in a writing rut? Suffering from creative constipation? Battery in need of a charge to get your inspiration engine running again? The solution is in RUT-BUSTING BOOK FOR WRITERS! And it’s on sale now on Amazon! amzn.to/3OfVgrP #writingtips

Check out my post on Substack about how to prepare for upcoming book events: what to do and when to do it! Any tips to add to my list? nancychristie.substack.com/p/prep-list-... #authorevents #bookevents #booksignings

Librarians literally saved my life

So many changes—none of which Maggie had expected or wanted. Her marriage is over, her job is gone and she has to adjust to life in a new place. Can she handle starting over? Read MOVING MAGGIE and find out! amzn.to/3ITQFtf #awardwinning #midlifemoxie #friendshipfiction #bookclubfiction

The fairness hearing in Bartz v. Anthropic took place this afternoon, Thursday, May 14, 2026. The hearing addressed approval of the $1.5 billion class action settlement, Class Counsel’s fee request, and the objections and replies filed by class members and others. Our observations are below:

In INVESTING IN IRIS (my current WIP), Iris Goodwin and her niece LuciAnne Hoffman are two very different people. Iris is more diplomatic, while LuciAnne is very direct. Will they be able to work together to bring Iris’s bookstore to life? www.nancychristie.com/midlife-moxi... #midlifemoxienovels

I’m thrilled to be part of the grand opening at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Aurora, OH! I’ll be there at 3 with all my Midlife Moxie novels, including my newest one, TRANSFORMING TESSA, plus a selection from my backlist! stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006... #bookevent #booksigning

#bookclub ladies! I’d love to chat with you about my books, my writing process and my Midlife Moxie concept! Check out my website and give me a call or send me an email. I’m up for a virtual or in-person visit! www.nancychristie.com #authorvisit #bookclubvisit #authorchat

TRANSFORMING TESSA—a story of resilience and the importance of friendships during a time of loss. One reviewer said it's “Tender, wise, and brimming with hope.” Available everywhere! amzn.to/4t2SW6G #womensfiction #grief #loss #startingover #warmhearted #uplifting #midlife

Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 5.13.26 from Erica Jong www.nancychristie.com/my-books-for... #writingprocess #writingadvice

This is the summer you’re going to write your book. At least, that’s your goal. But how do you get started, keep going and then choose a publishing path, let alone market it? Start by reading RUT-BUSTING BOOK FOR AUTHORS! On sale on Amazon amzn.to/48U42n3 #writing #publishing #bookmarketing

Midlife Moxie Moments: “I believe in destiny. But we have to do our part to realize that destiny. I don’t think things that are destined are going to happen if you sit and do nothing.” Halle Berry, actor www.nancychristie.com/midlife-moxi... #findingyourmoxie #midlifemoxienovelseries

I had a wonderful time at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Boardman OH talking with customers and signing my books! Thanks to the great staff for making it a success! Missed the event? stop by and order any of my books including the newest one, Transforming Tessa! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/transformi...

As I begin my 7th season of Living the Writing Life, I share my thoughts on writing and life for May 2026 on the similarity between growing a garden and growing a book. Listen to the episode on my Podbean channel or wherever you get your podcasts. livingthewritinglife.podbean.com/e/thoughts-o...

Hungary’s parliament sings “Ode to Joy” — the anthem of Europe — after Péter Magyar is sworn in as prime minister. Hungary is once again a proud member of the European Union.

Weekend Words of Wisdom for 5.9.26 from Napoleon Hill on the Make A Change blog. www.nancychristie.com/makeachange/...

Thanks to everyone who made my first signing event for TRANSFORMING TESSA a success: the staff at the Look Nook Gift Shop at Salem Regional Medical Center & the wonderful women who stopped by to buy my books! (Missed the event? The shop has my novels in stock!) www.salemregional.com/patient-visi...

#Authors: if you get an email purportedly from Karen Kosztolnyik of Grand Central Publishing, an imprint of @HachetteUS showing an interest in your book, be aware that this is a scam. It will even include the image of the real Karen in the closure.

Tomorrow is a big day because it’s the first official signing event for TRANSFORMING TESSA! Stop in at Look Nook Gift Shop at Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem, OH on 5/8/26 & check out my novel and her “siblings”—ideal choices for Mother’s Day gifts! www.salemregional.com/patient-visi...

As I move into the part of INVESTING IN IRIS when Iris and her niece LuciAnne get closer to opening a bookstore, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what makes someone jump into entrepreneurship in general, and become an indie bookstore owner in particular.

Each novel in my Midlife Moxie series is a standalone, with different characters and plots. But there are some common threads that appear in each.

There is no shortage of challenges in life. The question is: do we give up because we imagine the worst possible outcome or do we move forward, building our confidence one small win at a time? More in THE GIFT OF CHANGE. amzn.to/3RlMdXL #inspirational #motivational #selfhelp #courage #confidence

At this point, I think he is just trolling us.

Many of you are asking how you can help my work. My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket for free and share its content with everyone you know. Thanks. bit.ly/4qmEiFz

Looking for warmhearted and entertaining novels featuring women “of a certain age”? Stop by Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Boardman OH on May 9 from noon to 2 PM and check out my Midlife Moxie novels, including TRANSFORMING TESSA—the newest one in the collection! www.facebook.com/share/p/1ECf...

Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 5.6.26 from Gustave Flaubert www.nancychristie.com/my-books-for... #writingprocess #writingadvice

Luck won’t get you where you want to go. You need to believe in yourself and then stretch your wings and take flight. More in The Gifts of Change—the perfect Mother’s Day gift for that special woman in your life—or maybe for you! amzn.to/3RlMdXL #inspirational #motivational

TRANSFORMING TESSA—a story of loss and grief, hope and resilience. Find it online and in your favorite bookstore! And check out my other Midlife Moxie novels, too! www.nancychristie.com/midlife-moxi... #womensfiction #grief #loss #startingover #warmhearted #uplifting #midlife