Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode I interview author and centenarian, Babette Hughes, about writing later in life, and her new book, Lessons in Evil. We also discuss: · Why Babette waited until her eighties to become a published author. · Why we should rewrite the narrative around aging. · How Babette came to write Lessons in Evil. · Why it’s so important to tap into your emotions and unconscious when writing. · How a traumatic childhood influenced Babette’s stories. · The role gratitude can plan in your writing career and in banishing imposter syndrome. · Why “lucky” people aren’t all that lucky! If you’ve ever used the excuse that you’re too old to go after your dreams, or have wondered what’s the secret to living a happy life, then this is the episode for you! Visit Babette’s website here: https://www.babettehughesbooks.com/ Find Babette’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Babette-Hughes/author/B001K8I026 Follow Babette on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/babettehughes If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Follow me on Facebook: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Group here. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here. If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/
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