This is how it started – steps 1 and 2

This is how it started – step 1 towards my next book I’d been considering a PhD for years – never the right time, and many years ago I asked for sponsorship from my employer (Royal Mail). They said YES to an MBA, no to something less relevant!I had the forms to complete for an […]

Rethinking Retirement – the book bonuses

Hi it’s Denise Taylor. I’m in my wood. It’s Sunday and my book’s coming out on Wednesday. I’m here to clear my head. I’ve got various extras that I’ve created that are for you if you order in the next week, and these include a couple of quizzes because I really like creating quizzes. One […]

On writing a book

I’ve always enjoyed writing; I remember creating little booklets as a child. The one with a front-page article on the moon landing stands out. Alas none were ever kept. At school I wrote poetry, not just in English classes but when I was bored.  If something didn’t interest me, I went into my own world. […]

Why I wrote my latest book

At 61 I started my doctorate, researching how people find meaning in life after full time work, and what are the psychological factors that help. I hadn’t done any academic studies since 1998 when I completed my MBA. I didn’t think I’d be accepted as there is such high demand and would I be able […]

Countdown to launch

I’ve been nudged into doing more ‘socials’ in the lead up to the publication of Rethinking Retirement. Post something every day to at least one site I’m told. I’m opting for LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter (sorry X!). 73 days till my book goes on sale Each day I’ll share something of my marketing, or an […]