TCMMY - You Are Not Too Old To Start Writing w/ Beth Brookhart

Have a question or thought for Mista Yu? Text or leave a voicemail for the show and he’ll answer it personally on the Inspiration Station or They Call Me Mista Yu. With your Permission, We'll even play your message live on the air!You can buy a lifetime of experience, but you cannot fake it on the page. Author and grape grower Beth Brookhart joins us to explain how she publishes her first novel at 67, why she finally “pulls the trigger,” and what late-life creativity gives you that starting at 23 simply cannot. We talk honestly about learning the writing craft, walking into rooms where everyone is younger, and refusing to let a youth-driven publishing culture decide who gets to create.Then we zoom out to the place that shapes her work: California’s Central Valley. Beth paints a vivid picture of a region that is more agriculture and grit than palm trees and ocean views, yet supplies a massive share of America’s fruits and vegetables. We get into the realities behind the food supply chain, including why many consumers never think about where produce comes from, and how water policy, infrastructure, and politics can leave rural farming communities without a strong voice.We also preview her next novel concept, a Field of Dreams-style story for women that ties team sports, girlhood confidence, and a touch of history and magic together. If you care about writing a first book later in life, Central Valley California agriculture, or what it really takes to feed the country, this conversation will stick with you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review. What dream are you picking back up this week?Our team will choose random (but timely) episodes from our previous three seasons (which are our most popular ever!) to share with our listeners during the slower parts of a long podcast season. We think you will enjoy them! Thanks for listening!Coffee aficionados and Health Conscious listeners, our show has some new sponsors and they’re offering you the best discounts their stores have. Links are below. Start saving now!Quantum Squares: Support the showAre you a guest with a message of hope and faith, overcome tragedy and addiction, creativity, invention, or you just have questions about society and culture? The “They Can Me Mista Yu” brand of podcasts is looking for guests!Book your interview today: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/theycallmemistayuGive the shows a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/they-call-me-mista-yu/id1535535535Faith. Society & Culture. Your Inspirational Stories. Mental Health. Entrepreneurship. We talk about what matters to you! Join Mista Yu across our shows:🎙 Inspiration Station🎙 They Call Me Mista Yu🎙 One on One With Mista Yu🎙 The Men’s Roundtable Series / MRTS Interview SpotlightIf you would like to support the show, here’s how you can do that: https://www.patreon.com/cw/theycallmemistayu and https://buymeacoffee.com/theycallmemistayu