Midlife is full of surprises. Not all of them are working for me.
At forty-two I’ve had my share of ups and downs. Relatively normal, except when the definition of normal changes ... drastically.
New York Times bestselling romance author: CheckAmazing besties: CheckLovely home: CheckPet cat named Thick Stella who wants to kill me: CheckWacky Tabacky–dealing Aunt: CheckCheating husband banging the weather girl on our kitchen table: CheckNasty divorce: Oh yesCharacters from my novels coming to life: Umm ... yesCrazy: Possibly
Four months of wallowing in embarrassed depression should be enough. I’m beginning to realize that no one is who they seem to be, and my life story might be spinning out of my control. It’s time to take a shower, put on a bra, and wear something other than sweatpants. Difficult, but doable.
With my friends—real and imaginary—by my side, I need to edit my life before the elusive darkness comes for all of us.
The plot is no longer fiction. It’s my reality, and I’m writing a happy-ever-after no matter what. I just have to find the write hook.
Robyn Peterman is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of snarky, sexy, and funny paranormal contemporaries. A former professional actress with Broadway, film, and TV credits, she now lives in the South with her family and too many animals to count. Writing gives her peace and makes her whole. Plus, having a job where she can work in her sweatpants works really well for her.
Hollis McCarthy is an actor based in New York City, working in theater, film, TV, audiobooks, and voice-overs. Her many stage roles include appearances off-Broadway, at The Old Globe, and in Shakespeare festivals nationwide. On-camera roles include leads in independent films and appearances in episodes of The Good Wife, House of Cards, and feature films. She also loves to fight with swords.