Your Age: 56
Basic bio: Sophfronia is an award-winning author and the director of Alma College's MFA in Creative Writing — which she says means she gets to create books AND design a supportive artistic community where writers can develop their own life-changing work. Sophfronia’s latest novel “Wild, Beautiful, and Free” is due to drop on March 1st!
Beyond the bio: At this age when I discover something that brings me joy, I don't hesitate to get or do more of it. Last summer, for example, I went fly-fishing for the first time. Standing in the middle of a river felt so life-giving that I knew I had to keep doing it. I took lessons and now I'm practicing tying knots and waiting for the season to begin. Who would have thought??
What makes you a grown-ass lady?
I'm comfortable in my own skin, I cherish my peace of mind, and I'm fierce about protecting this sense of well-being. No one gets to push me out of myself. No one gets to mess with my joy. Period.
Here’s her TueNight 10:
On the nightstand: Horse by Geraldine Brooks, Passing by Nella Larsen, The Black Girl in Search of God by George Bernard Shaw, and Celebration by Harry Crews.
Can't stop/won’t stop: Watching episodes of The West Wing whenever I can fit them in.
Jam of the minute: The WE ARE album by Jon Batiste, especially the song Freedom.
Thing I miss: Having friends nearby when I lived in NYC. I miss casual unscheduled meetings and walking to work with friends.
‘80s crush: Duran Duran!!!!!
Current crush: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Latest fav find: I have no idea what they put in Copper Fit compression socks, but they are amazing!! From the moment I put them on my calves feel fantastic.
Last thing you lost: Seriously, where are my prescription reading glasses?? I'm using my spare pair, but I'm flummoxed how the other pair is totally gone. Can't find them anywhere.
Best thing that happened recently: I lead an annual writers’ retreat in the Veneto region of Italy and last month, out of the blue, a woman I've never met before contacted me about attending with her husband and sister. She'd done her research, likes what I do, and they all want to be a part of it. How cool is that? Loved it.
Looking forward to: I'm a "present moment" kind of person. I do have good things coming up, and I will enjoy them when they happen, but right now I'm enjoying answering these questions and watching Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in "A Star is Born" on TV.