Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy
Listening to this podcast will leave you feeling inspired and motivated as you navigate your beautiful midlife journey! The stories of other amazing women will start you on a path to finding your own courage to flourish after forty.
Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy
Finding Midlife Courage and Creativity with Author Victoria Hamel
In this episode of the Midlife With Courage podcast, host Kim interviews Victoria Hamel, a paraprofessional, and author of steamy small-town romance novels.
Victoria shares her personal journey, including her battle with breast cancer, which has influenced her writing. She discusses her creative process, tips for aspiring writers, and the themes she incorporates into her stories.
Victoria also talks about her works, future writing plans, and the importance of pursuing one's dreams, no matter the obstacles.
This episode offers inspiration and practical advice for women over 40 looking to follow their passions.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:38 Meet Victoria Hamel
01:38 Victoria's Journey with Courage
03:55 Writing from Childhood to Adulthood
06:05 Working in Education
12:13 Tips for Aspiring Writers
14:23 Writing for Personal Fulfillment
17:00 Steamy Small Town Romance
17:48 Inspiration Behind the Romance Story
19:39 Personal Connections to the Story
21:41 Setting and Characters in the Series
23:20 Writing Style and Themes
24:59 Incorporating Intimacy in the Books
28:10 Where to Find the Books
32:14 Future Projects and Final Thoughts
If you would like to learn more about Victoria and her book series, just go to her website www.victoriahamelauthor.com.
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Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.
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