Stella Fosse: The Business of Erotic Writing and Seasoned Romance

Empowering Elder Writers: A Conversation with Stella Fosse

In this episode of Seasoned Women, Serious Business, host Isabel Alexander converses with special guest Stella Fosse, an author known for her work in highlighting the vibrant lives of older women through her fiction and non-fiction books.

This podcast focuses on Fosse's writing journey, her advocacy for women over 50 to express their creativity and share their stories, and the importance of depicting mature women as dynamic and sexually active in literature. Fosse discusses her experiences in transitioning from a biotech writer to a novelist, the significance of elder erotica, and her latest book, 'Write and Sell a Seasoned Romance.'

The episode also touches on Fosse's upcoming surgery, her philosophy on living an epic life, and her practical insights into book marketing. A must-listen for seasoned women looking to break boundaries, create, and thrive.

00:00 Introduction to Seasoned Women, Serious Business

01:26 Meet Stella Fosse: Author and Inspiration

04:45 The Importance of Representation in Literature

05:23 Stella's Journey from Biotechnology to Writing

07:10 The Dirty Old Women Reader Series

08:02 The Power of Writing Erotica After Midlife

10:02 Exploring Autofiction and Creative Freedom

11:40 The Controversy of AI in Writing

15:15 Celebrating Life in Your 60s and 70s

18:40 The Anti-Bucket List and The Phuckit Journey

22:09 Stella's Writing Groups and Anthologies

26:56 Upcoming Projects and Book Launches

34:55 Facing Health Challenges with Resilience

38:30 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

49:42 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Book links:

Write & Sell a Well-Seasoned Romance, author Stella Fosse

Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex, author Joan Price

Ageless Erotica, author Joan Price

Unmasked, Women Write About Sex and Intimacy After 50, edited by Marcia Meier

Aphrodite’s Pen: The Power of Writing Erotics After Midlife, author Stella Fosse