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An 84-year old San Diego grandmother has become a role model– proving it’s never too late to follow your dreams. Sharon Hawes self-published two novels in her 70s. But what’s more interersting is what she writes about. This 84 year old loves reading and writing thriller/horror novels…but she says she didn’t always admit her genre of choice to others.
” I thought it would be considered strange for a woman to be turned on by this sort of fiction. Now, I’m not embarassed,” she says from her San Diego home.
Her novel, “The Sitter“, is a thriller about a murderous babysitter and was selected as a finalist in the 2012 San Diego Book Awards. Her follow up
novel “The Matriarch” is set in a quite southern California ranch town where the women go on a murderous rampage.
“When I read scarey stories, it gave me physical chills across my body like you’re in danger,” Hawes said. ”
“But it wasn’t painful or uncomfortable, more like a shudder of pleasure.”
Hawes encourages others to write – at any age – whether they plan on seeking publishing or just for the enjoyment. She says to get started don’t worry about punctuation or grammer, just get the words on paper!
Find more information on Sharon Hawes books on Amazon.com
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