On Writing and Thriving
by Kathy MacKayin 📚 Literature
On Writing and Thriving
About the Substack
"It's never too late" is more than a cliché, it can be a way of life. Join me as I share stories about later-life evolution and reinvention, including my own path to becoming a writer. All are welcome!
About Kathy MacKay
Former news photographer and educator now revising my memoir––and willing to share the mistakes I've made along the way. My memoir is a story of love, betrayal, and resilience amid the one of the worst (unknown) pharma scandals in recent history.
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