I have my first novel, Long Reach, published by The Wild Rose Press, due to be released in July, four months before my 90th birthday. I worried about talking about this to other people, so a friend sent me the following information for encouragement.

Doris Lessing (born October 22, 1919) published Alfred and Emily at almost 89.

Elmore Leonard (born October 11, 1925) published novels until his late 80s.

Tom Wolfe (born March 2, 1930) released Back to Blood, his first novel in 8 years at age 82.

Toni Morrison (born February 18, 1931) published her 10th novel, Home, at age 82.

Alice Monro (born July 10, 1931) released Dear Life at age 81.

I’m not comparing my work to any of these greats, but it is interesting to note that it’s never too late to put our stories out there for others.