I Am a Published Writer!
It is officially official! It’s really real! I am a published writer. In an actual magazine. And I want to thank Celia of Resilientista Magazine for reaching out to me and asking if I would contribute to the Autumn Issue.
*This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
It all began with this post on my blog which was followed up by this post. I discussed the crazy ride I was experiencing with my midlife hormones and how they were effecting my libido. And Celia loved how openly I was addressing this common but taboo topic. So she asked if I would be interested in writing an article for her fabulous magazine that strives to help women live their best lives. Of course, I agreed.
*Top: Who What Wear for Target (Similar here and here).
*Skirt: Very old. (Similar here).
So hop on over to Resilientista Magazine and check out what I had to say on the topic of the Midlife Sex Conundrum! It’s on page 18. You can also find me on pages 8-9 beside some of my favorite fashion bloggers sharing our Autumn Wardrobe Inspiration.
Looking to publish something on your own to share your beautiful words and brilliant thoughts with the world? There are so many places to publish your work and you can even solicit the expert help from Freelance Book Cover Designers to make sure you deliver the best impact.
Don’t want to miss another issue of Resilientista Magazine? You can subscribe right here and future editions will be sent directly to your email inbox!
And if you are looking for more amazing and empowering ideas for living your best life, check out Celia’s blog High Heeled Life.
*Shoes: Leopard Print Stiletto Heels c/o FSJ Shoes.
I also want to thank the super talented Sarissa Melissa Photography for these amazing photos and the photos used in the article (I lost my skirt for the pictures that correspond to the article)! Melissa also created the teaser advertisement that I have been blasting all over my social media…you may have seen it…
I would love for you to hop on over and read my article, Midlife Sex Conundrum. And let me know what you think! If you love the photos there, let me know. Perhaps I will share the entire photo shoot here next week.
And I have more exciting news to share as well! In just two short weeks, I will be joining the most remarkable group of midlife women in New York City at The Forever Fierce Meet Up at Chico’s. This event has been coordinated by the gorgeous Eugenia of The Age of Grace and is sponsored by Chico’s. I will be modeling fashions by Chico’s with these four magnificent women:
Cherie of Style Nudge
Dawn of Plumage 59
Michele of Seechele_styles
Tracey of Chic Classy Spicy
Interested in attending? You can find all you need to know here!
Thank you to everyone who reads my blog and for all of your wonderful comments. It is that kind of validation that keeps me at it. I am filled with so much gratitude for all of the opportunities and all of the wonderful people I have met along the way. Thank you. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
Published on the edge,
Shelbee
Linking up with these Fabulous Link Ups.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
49 Comments
Judy
Wow, congratulations Shelbee! I am so pleased for you, it must be so exciting for you, and is very well-deserved 🙂 xxx
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Judy, thank you so much! I am so excited I can’t stop smiling! Stay tuned for more to come from me. Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Celia Missios
My friend the world and life of women is better because of amusing women like YOU!! Thank you for your love, support, inspiration and zest for life! Hope you will write again in Resilientista – we”ll chat soon! Hugs, C.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Celia, I can say the same of you! You are such an inspiration and what you do will help so many wonderful women live their best lives. This has been the experience of a lifetime and I will gladly contribute again. I have much to say and share, for sure. I look forward to chatting soon. Have the most wonderful weekend and gets lots of mush deserved rest!
xoxo
Shelbee
Mariette VandenMun
Dear Shelbee,
You at least had the guts and courage for ‘standing’ up for so many others!
Congrats and enjoy your weekend.
Mariette
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Mariette, thank so very much for this wonderful comment! It is so important to be validated when you share such sensitive information! I really appreciate it. I hope you are having a magnificent weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laurie
Huge congratulations Shelbee and well deserved xx
http://www.vanityandmestyle.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Laurie, thank you so much! And thanks for your continued support and blogger friendship!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tsukiakari
Amazing post!
Can you follow me? I follow you. 😉
Have a lovely weekend!
Tsukiakari from murasakiiroanu.blogspot.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Tsukiakari, thanks for stopping by! I am checking out your page now! Have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Amy Christensen
That is fantastic, Shelbee. Way to put it out there and make a difference. Congratulations! – Amy
http://stylingrannymama.com/
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Amy, thank you so much! I really appreciate the support! Have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Kellyann
Yay Shelbee!!!! I hope you celebrate BIG – such an awesome achievement for an even awesomer woman! BTW, I totally know that “awesomer” is not a real word but I like to make things up sometimes whenI can’t find a word that adequately describes a situation,ha!
Happy weekend!
xo,
Kellyann
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Well, Kellyann, thank you for being the fabulousest of women! Ha! I really appreciate all of your support and your very kind words!
xoxo
Shelbee
Helen C
Congratulations, Shelbee!!! This is so exciting!!! How does it feel to be a published writer? :)))
I read your article in the Resilientista Magazine and I´d like to say thank you for sharing your experience. I have always thought that it is our responsibility talk about taboos. If we talk about them, it won´t be taboos anymore.
Will you be posting more links of your future articles?
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Helen, thank you so very much for this validation! It was a scary article to share, but I always approach my fears by facing them head on! (And so I did a photo shoot in my underwear just to make sure I faced multiple fears at one time! Hahaha!) If I have the opportunity to be published again, I will most definitely be sharing links all over the place!
xoxo
Shelbee
Helen C
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Lorena
Oh wow congratulations !!! I am heading over to read the article and if I may add you look very professional and beautiful in that outfit.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Lorena! I hope you enjoy the article. This is my boss lady “I am a published writer” outfit! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick weseman
Congrats to you. Happy for you.
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Patrick! It is much appreciated! Have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Neti
Go on Girl. . .pat yourself on the back. I remembered that post on your blog back then and it was well read. I just signed up for future issues and can’t wait to see where this experience take you. CONGRATS!!
http://www.madamtoomuch.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Neti, thank you so very much! I altered this article a little bit from the original post…to combine the follow up post into it. I am so grateful for this amazing opportunity. It has been quite the experience! Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you are having a fabulous weekend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
Congretulations!🎆🎇✨🎈🎀🎉🎊🎁 How wonderfull is that! I am so happy for you, you work so hard for it! Enjoy your succes!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thank you so much, Nancy! I really appreciate all of your support and encouragement!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tina von Tinaspinkfriday
Congratulation dear Shelbee 🙂
XO Tina
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Tina, thank you so very much! I appreciate all of your kindness and support!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar
Congrats! Looking great in that outfit!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thank you so much, Tamar! Have a fabulous week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Patti
Huge congrats to you! That blog post was groundbreaking for lots of us. Thanks for linking up, xox
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Patti, thank you so much! That kind of validation is so important. And keeps me doing what I’m doing. Much gratitude, my friend.
xoxo
Shelbee
Gigi Kiersten
I know this is late, but I personally want to congratulate you on your success! I’m so happy for you Shelbee! I’m going to try to pick up the magazine so I can read your work. As for your outfit, it’ is very cute. Professional, but it has a dose your personality in it, especially with the print clutch. Thank you for sharing!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Gigi! The magazine is online so you just need to click on the link and my article is on page 18. I appreciate all of your support!
xoxo
Shelbee
Rena
How fabulous for you. What a wonderful validation for all of the hard work you’ve put into growing your blog and sharing your messages of courage and empowerment. Congratulations, you go girl!
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Rena, thank you so much! You have been a constant source of support and inspiration to me as well. And for that I am so grateful! And I am also very thankful for your friendship. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
xoxo
Shelbee
Suzy
CONGRATULATIONS Shelbee! That’s fantastic. It feels so amazing to be published, right?
Suzy xx
http://www.suzyturner.com
http://www.yogadocious.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
OMG! Yes, it is the most amazing feeling, indeed! Suzy, thank you so much for your support and encouragement along this journey! It is much appreciated.
xoxo
Shelbee
Anna Shirley
That is fantastic! It must be very scary to share such a intimate thoughts and experiences. I would be! Big time! But I agree with you that this is very important to talk about that. It really helps. Thank you for that Shelbee. Congratulations to be published writer.
Anna
http://www.glamadventure.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Anna, thank you very much for your support and encouragement and most importantly for validating what I do! It is an important message and it was quite scary to share it, but there you have it! Hopefully it helps others to be able to open up and talk about such things. Thanks so much for reading!
xoxo
Shelbee
Emma Peach
Congratulations on being published Shelbee! I really enjoyed reading the article. As I turned 43 this year I live in hope 😉 Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Emma, thank you so much! When it turns around, it really turns around! I am hoping for you, too! Because it is fabulous.
xoxo
Shelbee
Shelly
How exciting Shelbee! And this outfit is super cute. congrats!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Shelly, thank you so very much! I appreciate that!
xoxo
Shelbee
Kerrie @ travelswithmum.com
Congratulations!! What an amazing feeling that must be!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Kerrie, thank you so very much! I have been flying high all week!
xoxo
Shelbee
Julie Nix
Wow! Congratulations Shelbee! What a great accomplishment! I also love that blue, bell sleeve top! So pretty!
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Julie, thank you so very much! It was a scary to put out there, but I am so glad I did!
xoxo
Shelbee
Elizabeth Ramsey
Fantastic article and so relatable! Here’s to “making it rain” on your drought! Great photo shoot too – you look fantastic as always and I so enjoyed seeing the “business” side of Michelle. You wear it well, as you do all your looks. Congrats on becoming a published author.
Elizabeth | http://nattygal.com
shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Elizabeth, thank you so very, very much for this lovely comment! When it rains, it definitely pours! I do love getting in touch with my business side. I worked in a corporate environment for many years and I sometimes miss that dress code! I also felt superhuman when I dressed in a suit. Thank you so much for all of your support. I appreciate it so much.
xoxo
Shelbee