Jean Shields Fleming

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Join date: Jan 25, 2021

About

Hi! I'm Jean Shields Fleming, the founder and editor of Certain Age.

I'm a writer based in Greece. My novel Air Burial was called "soulful and unsentimental" by Publishers Weekly, a standard I continue to strive for.

When I'm not writing or editing, you'll find me swimming in the Mediterranean or looking after the demanding pride of feral cats who bring operatic flair to my humdrum existence.

Posts (27)

Aug 30, 2026 ∙ 3 min

When the Mountain Falls, Run Toward It

Jean Shields Fleming offers a personal reflection on the devastating Nepal floods, the meaning of compassion, and a list of trusted organizations providing relief right now.

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May 30, 2026 ∙ 7 min

Limitless: Lessons from Tsum Valley

A demanding trek through Nepal's hidden Tsum Valley leads to surprising insights about aging, strength, and untapped potential.

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Aug 15, 2025 ∙ 7 min

Tipper Revisited

Did video kill the radio star? Can we party like it's 1999 now that it's 2025? Jean Shields Fleming considers the legacy of Tipper Gore in light of the violent mediascape we inhabit today.

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