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Join date: Jan 25, 2021
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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.
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Sep 22, 2026 ∙ 5 min
The World's a Mess, It's in Our Kiss
What does it mean to live fully when the world feels like a mess? An essay by Jean Shields Fleming on calamity, beauty, outrage, love—and the kiss that exists alongside it.
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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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