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Dianne Roseman is programmed by her angry mother to be a Jewish princess and to define herself by marriage. After a brutal rejection, while dreaming of becoming an artist, Dianne struggles with divorce, single parenting, and a passionate love affair with David Noel, a well-known dealer of contemporary art. Against all obstacles, from 1960 and into the ‘80s, Dianne evolves into her true self. On her own terms, she becomes a successful artist inside the difficult world of contemporary art. The novel explores women of all generations trapped in roles imposed on them by the past. Barbara Rose Brooker is a native San Franciscan. She has a Masters in creative writing from San Francisco State University. She teaches writing at SFSU/OLLI and private seminars. She has published fiction with Morrow, Simon & Schuster, and other publishers. She is a published poet and journalist. She speaks on national television about ageism and creativity. Her novel, The Viagra Diaries, has been translated into thirteen languages. She is at work on a new novel.

"Barbara is utterly fearless-is there anything she will not discuss in detail? Find out yourself in her new book." -Kathie Lee Gifford, The Today Show "I couldn't put the book down. I carried it around with me. The characters are my best friends and they're ageless!" -Cristina Ferrare, author/chef on Oprah "I love this book. It's for all ages in our new boomer generation. I found the characters funny, fun and inspiring for boomer women of the new ageless generation." -Marissa Winokur, singer/stage & film star "This book is important to read for creative women over fifty who ignore ageism and try to make a difference in the arts." -Paula Abdul, dancer/choreographer/television star "I laughed aloud and cried. The author is on target about women and men over fifty and sixty. This is an important book and a great read." -Lisa Rinna, actor A saucy tale about boomer love and having it all after sixty. Dr. Katy Roseman, 63-year-old Ph.D. psychologist, explores dating. But all the boomer men she meets want her to sleep in their dead wives' beds. She doesn't want to be a replacement. She wants it all: romantic love, intimacy, sex, and career. She gets it all!

Barbara Rose Brooker is a prolific author with eleven published works, including novels and a memoir, some of which are being considered for film adaptations. With a master's degree in creative writing, she teaches workshops at various institutions, including San Francisco State University. Additionally, she writes a column for SFJ Weekly and is the founder of the first Age March, aiming to promote awareness about aging on a global scale. Her diverse contributions to literature and advocacy highlight her commitment to both storytelling and social change.