Hello, gorgeous! Jeannie Marie here, a Texas-sized romance writer who’s not just hitting sixty; I’m owning it. And trust me, I’m spilling all the tea on what I affectionately call The Bonus Years. We’re talking senior center hot lunches (hello, $3 meal deal!), free yoga (because these hips don’t lie… about needing a stretch), and that sweet 20% off at the grocery store the first hour on Monday mornings.
But let’s be real, darling. “The Bonus Years” also come with a few… surprises. Like when those cute summer freckles decide to morph into full-blown brown splotches. And those jowls? Honey, they’re practically sending postcards from my chin. Oh, and those Kegel exercises from your Cosmo days? Turns out they’re less about woohoo and more about your whoa, hold it in! pelvic floor. The glamorous life, right?
You might recognize me from the Silver Linings romance series – that’s where I hang out, stirring up trouble and friendship with a gaggle of fabulous dames. These are women like us, 55 and up, dusting off their dating shoes and navigating the wild world of swipe rights, speed dating, and “Pitch-A-Friend” events (bless their hearts). They’re looking for love, laughter, and maybe a little less leakage. And darling, that’s where I come in. These ladies become my friends, and I reckon they’ll become yours too. So grab a glass of wine or a cup of tea, kick off your sensible shoes, and let’s get sassy about getting older!
