Just a short while ago – a blink of an eye really – I hit the big 5-0. Turning fifty is a huge milestone and I chose to celebrate everything I’d achieved in my life up until that point in time rather than lament getting older. And I’m happy to say, I have a hell of a lot to celebrate – great career, secure home, wonderful husband, happy and healthy children, good friends… the list goes on.

What has scared me is the pace of life since the big birthday. It feels like the party was only yesterday, not twelve months ago! The speed of time passing is a reminder that life is short and if we’re only going to live once, we need to make sure it’s one hell of life.

So here are a few words of wisdom.

• Make the most of everything you do – Some things we do by choice, other things we do by necessity, but whatever you are doing, make the most of it. There can be joy even in the most basic of tasks.
• Grab every opportunity – Tomorrow may never come so grab each opportunity with both hands. Why wait? Have fun now. Experience new things. Make new friends.
• Try new things – Be adventurous. You may find your newest favourite thing to do, develop a fantastic new hobby or get a new skill. What have you got to lose?
• Treat yourself – We often put other people first, whether it be our family, friends or our jobs. Take time to look after yourself both physically and mentally. Grab some me-time. Have a bubble bath. Take that new cooking or rock climbing class you’ve been putting off. Read that book, see that movie, get a massage… You get the drift. 😊

But most of all… Follow your dreams.

Writing was something I never thought I’d do. I didn’t have the time or the skill, although I found I did have the passion.I grabbed the opportunity of talking to some wonderful authors who gave great advice. I decided to take a risk and try this crazy new adventure. I put myself first, making time to read and learn and develop my skills. And what a wonderful journey it has been!

If you could do one thing now what would it be? Do you have a big dream or maybe some smaller goals? What obstacles are in your way and how can you overcome them? Don’t put it it off – follow your dreams!

Nic xx

Here’s a little about my first novel (I’d previously only published novellas before this book came out).

Charlie’s Hero

Schoolteacher Charlie Matthews returns to his hometown, looking to regain a sense of community, reconnect with friends, and settle down. It looks like his dreams have come true when paramedic Josh Campbell attends an accident at the school. It’s love at first sight, and a romance begins.

But Josh’s reluctance to come out to the brother who raised him puts pressure on their fledgling relationship. While Charlie understands Josh’s concerns, he can’t help growing impatient. After all, Charlie came out years ago.

It’s not until Charlie confronts his own parents and realizes he hasn’t come to terms with their rejection that he fully understands what Josh has to lose. But Josh is Charlie’s hero, and Josh will do anything to prove to Charlie that to be part of a family, he doesn’t need his parents.

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Nic Starr

Nic Starr lives in Australia where she tries to squeeze as much into her busy life as possible. Balancing the demands of a corporate career with raising a family and writing can be challenging but she wouldn’t give it up for the world.

Always a reader, the lure of m/m romance was strong and she devoured hundreds of wonderful m/m romance books before realising she had some stories of her own that needed to be told.

Nic loves to spend time with her family—an understanding husband, two beautiful daughters, and a cherished Cairn terrier. Nic is a foodie and wine lover who lives in the city but is a country girl at heart. When not writing or reading, she is often found indulging in her love of cooking and planning her dream home in the country.

You can find Nic on Facebook, Twitter and her blog. She’d love it if you stopped by to say hi.

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