July 15, 2026

Writing Your Way Through the Absurdity of Midlife with Ann Garvin

Writing Your Way Through the Absurdity of Midlife with Ann Garvin

On Career Changes, Publishing Bias, and Why We Need More Women's Voices in Midlife

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"He wanted to date younger women."

Ann's true story essay on the WTAF dating app experience is a MUST read.


Bestselling author Ann Garvin joins us to dissect the messy, hilarious, and often daunting reality of midlife. From her own bold pivot from science writing to fiction, to the systemic barriers women face in publishing, Ann shares how she uses humor to navigate life’s "funny, sad, and scary" chapters. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on reinvention, the importance of community, and why your voice matters more than ever after 50.

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Insta and X: @anngarvin_

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Find Ann’s books here

The Date Story

Tall Poppy Writers


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