Light Bulb Moments

Never Too Late available HERE

By Mia Catherine

People often talk of light bulb moments. Most of us have had at least one in our lifetime. If you haven't, just wait, it's worth it.

I've had many such moments. The most recent of which was just this past weekend while listening to a man speak. He was a missionary from Central America, telling of the conditions he's experienced during his travels. Granted, not all revelations are as startling as comparing life in the suburbs of the United States to the Guatemalan jungle, but I literally saw the light turn on (the sun broke through the clouds and shone in my eyes).

It's so easy to take things for granted. When I was single, I prayed for a spouse. Then I got married, and couldn't wait for children. I now have three boys and can't wait for school to start each fall. How often do we stop and appreciate what we have? If I'm honest, I'd say I do, but not nearly as often as I could or should.

Being complacent is a habit so many develop. But what happens when that complacency begins to destroy what you hold dear? A husband comes home from a long day of work, but hardly says a word to his wife. A wife spends all her time with the kids but has no energy for her husband. How many relationships disintegrate due to neglect?

In Never Too Late, Sam and Katie have made these mistakes, and paid the price. Too wrapped up in their individual challenges, their marriage resulted in divorce. Now both are ready to move on, but Madame Eve has arranged a light bulb moment. Given the opportunity, will they take the chance?

Mid-life Opportunity?

By Mia Catherine

It's never too late. The older I get, the more meaningful those words become. If you'd told me years ago I'd be venturing on a new career after the age of forty, I would have thought you were crazy. Seems we're groomed from an early age to complete school, attend college, work in your chosen field, and that's where you settle. If you're blessed enough to discover your passion in your late teens, you're golden. Many of us, myself included, weren't that fortunate.

With age comes experience—the kind you can't buy with tuition. Changes in finances, family, and society can dramatically alter someone, so it's no wonder people discover second careers later in life. More often, however, we hear about the dreaded mid-life crisis.

Never too Late available HERE

Crisis? Maybe to some, but I think that misnomer comes from the fact that so many make bad choices when the time comes. Instead of a crisis, I'd like to think of it as opportunity. If you find yourself in a rut...take a chance. At a precipice? Jump! Take a risk on a new career, embrace a new relationship, or buy something fun like a boat or a Harley!

In Never Too Late, Sam and Kathryn are both given their opportunity. Each dealing with their share of personal trials, they agree to be set up by Madame Eve for a 1Night Stand, but when they arrive, they're not prepared for the results. Will they embrace the opportunity presented? Will they realize it's never too late?

Have you, or someone you know, had this mid-life opportunity? What choice was made? Comment below and I'll pick a name at random to win a free copy of my new 1Night Stand, Never Too Late.