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About Jean Peelen

I am an 83-year-old writer, speaker, and activist. My first solo book “Feisty: A Memoir in Little Pieces” was published in 2023.  My life has been a series of reinventions, from wife and mother to civil rights attorney, federal broadcasting executive, model/actress, show host, dog rescuer, elected official, book promoter, creator of oldwomenwhowrite.com, and aspiring TikTok influencer.

 

I live by these principles:

 

  • Women will save this nation, and older women need to take up new roles as leaders teachers, and mentors.

 

  • Every person should shake up his/her/their life at least every twenty years. Reinvent yourself. Become someone new and different. Contribute in a new and different way.

 

  • It does no one any good to retire their bodies, spirits, or minds from creative activities. Retirement, when one goes from work to only leisure, is a distinctly American unhealthy habit. I have retired three or four times, but never for real. Live your life fully for all of your years.

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  • Book Sales and Signing
    Book Sales and Signing
    Book Sales and Signing
    Sat, Jul 13
    As the Page Turns Bookstore
    Jul 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    As the Page Turns Bookstore, 32 S Main Street Travelers Rest, SC 29690
    Jul 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    As the Page Turns Bookstore, 32 S Main Street Travelers Rest, SC 29690
    Fun event - lots of writers and vendors
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  • BOOK SALES AND SIGNING (1)
    BOOK SALES AND SIGNING (1)
    BOOK SALES AND SIGNING (1)
    Thu, Jul 11
    Flat Rock Farmer's Market
    Jul 11, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Flat Rock Farmer's Market, 1790 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC 28731
    Jul 11, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Flat Rock Farmer's Market, 1790 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC 28731
    Everyone loves a farmer's market!
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  • Book signing (1)
    Book signing (1)
    Book signing (1)
    Fri, Jun 21
    Harris Teeter
    Jun 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Harris Teeter, 100 Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC
    Jun 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Harris Teeter, 100 Wade Hampton Blvd Greenville, SC
    Come visit me and chat about writing!
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  • BOOK SALES AND SIGNING
    BOOK SALES AND SIGNING
    BOOK SALES AND SIGNING
    Thu, Jun 20
    Flat Rock Farmer's Market
    Jun 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Flat Rock Farmer's Market, 1790 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC 28731
    Jun 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Flat Rock Farmer's Market, 1790 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC 28731
    Everyone loves a farmer's market!
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  • "Write Your Life" presentation (1)
    "Write Your Life" presentation (1)
    "Write Your Life" presentation (1)
    Sat, Jun 15
    The Emporium on Main
    Jun 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    The Emporium on Main, 414 S. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC
    Jun 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    The Emporium on Main, 414 S. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC
    Everyone should write about their own lives. Find out how and why.
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  • Book signing
    Book signing
    Book signing
    Fri, Jun 07
    Harris Teeter
    Jun 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Harris Teeter, 636 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28792, United States
    Jun 07, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Harris Teeter, 636 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28792, United States
    Come visit me and chat about writing!
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  • "Write Your Life" presentation
    "Write Your Life" presentation
    "Write Your Life" presentation
    Sat, Jun 01
    The Buzz
    Jun 01, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    The Buzz, 225 S. Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC
    Jun 01, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    The Buzz, 225 S. Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC
    Everyone should write about their own lives. Find out how and why.
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  • Book signing Barnes & Noble
    Book signing Barnes & Noble
    Book signing Barnes & Noble
    Fri, May 24
    Barnes&Noble
    May 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Barnes&Noble, 33 Town Square Boulevard, Asheville, N
    May 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Barnes&Noble, 33 Town Square Boulevard, Asheville, N
    Hello Asheville!
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  • Book signing Harris Teeter
    Book signing Harris Teeter
    Book signing Harris Teeter
    Tue, May 21
    Harris Teeter
    May 21, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT
    Harris Teeter, 4450 King Street, Alexandria, VA
    May 21, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT
    Harris Teeter, 4450 King Street, Alexandria, VA
    Eat your food, read your book
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  • Gaithersburg Book Fair
    Gaithersburg Book Fair
    Gaithersburg Book Fair
    Sat, May 18
    506 S. Frederick Avenue
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    506 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
    May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    506 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
    I will be at the Bold Story Press publisher's booth, greeting you and signing books.
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  • Mother's Day Market Book Signing
    Mother's Day Market Book Signing
    Mother's Day Market Book Signing
    Sat, May 04
    Johnson Family Farm
    May 04, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Johnson Family Farm, 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC
    May 04, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Johnson Family Farm, 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC
    At the beautiful Johnson's Farm.
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  • Local author book signing at Historic Flat Rock Post Office
    Local author book signing at Historic Flat Rock Post Office
    Local author book signing at Historic Flat Rock Post Office
    Wed, Apr 24
    Historic Flat Rock Post Office, Flat Roc
    Apr 24, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT
    Historic Flat Rock Post Office, Flat Roc, 2680 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731
    Apr 24, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT
    Historic Flat Rock Post Office, Flat Roc, 2680 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731
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  • Book Signing at The Emporium
    Book Signing at The Emporium
    Book Signing at The Emporium
    Sat, Apr 20
    The Emporium
    Apr 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    The Emporium, 414 S. Main St., Hendersonville, NC
    Apr 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    The Emporium, 414 S. Main St., Hendersonville, NC
    This will be a fun, outdoor event.
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  • Recorded Podcast: "Embrace, Inspire, & Empower"
    Recorded Podcast: "Embrace, Inspire, & Empower"
    Recorded Podcast: "Embrace, Inspire, & Empower"
    Fri, Apr 19
    Podcast
    Apr 19, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT
    Podcast
    Apr 19, 2024, 1:00 PM EDT
    Podcast
    A fun discussion about how one transforms her life. If you would like to view the podcast please go to this you tube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucxq9kGPUZ0
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  • Book signing at Homemade Pasta Noodles Spring Fling
    Book signing at Homemade Pasta Noodles Spring Fling
    Book signing at Homemade Pasta Noodles Spring Fling
    Sat, Apr 13
    Home Made Pasta Noodles Spring Fling
    Apr 13, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT
    Home Made Pasta Noodles Spring Fling, 719 Maple St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
    Apr 13, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT
    Home Made Pasta Noodles Spring Fling, 719 Maple St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
    Private Event
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  • “Write Your Life” presentation at Lake Point Landing Hendersonville NC
    “Write Your Life” presentation at Lake Point Landing Hendersonville NC
    “Write Your Life” presentation at Lake Point Landing Hendersonville NC
    Mon, Apr 08
    Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Village 333 Thompson St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
    Apr 08, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT
    Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Village 333 Thompson St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
    Apr 08, 2024, 3:00 PM EDT
    Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Village 333 Thompson St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
    Private Event
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  • “Write Your Life” presentation at Simple-Life Community
    “Write Your Life” presentation at Simple-Life Community
    “Write Your Life” presentation at Simple-Life Community
    Wed, Apr 03
    Simple Life Community 24 Empire Ln, Flat Rock, NC 28731
    Apr 03, 2024, 7:00 PM EDT
    Simple Life Community 24 Empire Ln, Flat Rock, NC 28731
    Apr 03, 2024, 7:00 PM EDT
    Simple Life Community 24 Empire Ln, Flat Rock, NC 28731
    Private Event
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  • Speech “How to Live a Great Life”
    Speech “How to Live a Great Life”
    Speech “How to Live a Great Life”
    Fri, Feb 23
    Diplomat Condominium Community Center
    Feb 23, 2024, 11:00 AM EST
    Diplomat Condominium Community Center, Cocoa Beach, Fl
    Feb 23, 2024, 11:00 AM EST
    Diplomat Condominium Community Center, Cocoa Beach, Fl
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“Incredibly moving and sweetly honest, this beautiful memoir has a light touch with a bright flame. Feisty traces the lines of the female movement through the nooks and crannies of Jean’s experiences—divinely feminine and full of rumbling urgency. A powerful female tale—radical in its dignified honesty and powerful in its scope, while remaining sweetly intimate.”

 

LIZ TIGELAAR

Executive producer of the series Life Unexpected, Little Fires Everywhere, and Tiny Beautiful Things

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