Midlife magic

‘If I gave up work, what would I do?’

Ivy Ngeow, 55, lives with her husband and their two children, aged 18 and 14. Gazing at all the books on the shelves, I fantasised about one day being talented enough to write one. It was 1978 and, ag

The lives of Clara and Nancy are worlds apart – but is it time for them to finally live out their dream?

When did you last call someone a spinster? Chances are that the label, and all its tragic connotations, has vanished from your vocab. Thankfully, we’ve moved past the idea that unmarried women are con

I’m a bit of a wellness junkie. I meditate, do yoga classes, take cold plunges and I’m also into forest bathing. Having these rituals has helped me navigate ups and downs in my life. But on the weeken

This year marks the publication of my eighth novel, The Time Hop Coffee Shop. Eight feels like quite an impressive number, especially when there were times I thought I’d never get a book published. I