Recommended by Deborah Copaken
A Paris-based journalist, I set out to write about midlife dating here but then sold a book on the Pelicot rape trial. I now spend my time thinking about things like rape culture and the need for men to step up and tackle patriarchy.
Monique is a midlife, divorced, single American woman living in Paris, and her voice and perspective are both wonderful.
A weekly journal about writing my first original novel since THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL.
Soman is not only brilliant, he’s one of the kindest humans I’ve ever met. He also saved me during a very dark time in my life. I can never properly thank him, but I can recommend his amazing substack. And I guess that’s a small start.