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At school I wanted to be a writer but the careers teacher suggested hairdressing. At 60 I finally got published
Julie Owen Moylan always wanted to be a writer. She finally stopped listening to her doubts...and made it come true

September 2021: Books to read now
We're welcoming autumn with a great list of the best books to read now. Sam Baker, host of the Noon Book Club, shares her top picks.

August 2021: What to read now
Getting ready for your long-awaited holiday? You'll need a great book. Let this list from Sam Baker, host of the Noon Book Club, be your guide.

July 2021: What to read now
Discover the newest, great reads with this exclusive list from Sam Baker, host of the Noon Book Club.

At 47 I was diagnosed with cancer - my local ladies running club saved my life
After a cancer diagnosis, Josie Lloyd discovered a group of running friends who helped her regain gallows humour and hope.

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The new literary prize for midlife writers
The literary agency Watson, Little's new prize celebrates midlife writers and women's stories