"Hiya, my blog Facing Forty Upside Down is about trying new things in midlife, inspired by my special needs kids who go outside their comfort zones all the time. Why should we grow old and boring??? "
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Blogging, writing, having fun...join me!
Facing fears and aging gracefully (most of the time!). Learning at midlife things I was too chicken to learn as a kid. Like this:
Adventures in parenting and teaching children with special needs. And finding peace in a crazy life. Excerpted in Good Housekeeping Magazine and currently a Top 25 Mom Blog nominated on Babble.com. Come join the fun!
Huffington Post Books Blog - Drawing on my publishing career (veteran publicist from The NY Times, W.W. Norton, Taunton Press, Basic Books) and life experience (since when did I get so MUCH of that??) to write about timely topics at my new Huff Post blog. Great ideas welcome!
Complete list of where my writing has appeared and links to radio interviews here
I also hang out at:
Oh! I'm also a yoga teacher. Ommmmmm.
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I'm an at-home mother, yoga teacher and public relations pro by day and a writer/blogger by night. After a lifetime of living life nowhere near the edge, I'm finally taking some chances. Facing fears and aging gracefully at Facing Forty Upside Down (www.upside-down-patty.blogspot.com). Thrilled to be a Good Housekeeping Magazine "Blogger We Love" and currently in the Top 25 Mom Blogs nominated on Babble.com. Twitter: @upsidedownpatty
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- My writing has been featured in Good Housekeeping Magazine, The Huffington Post, and on several websites.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Huffington Post Books
- My writing is:
- Memoir, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Books
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Veteran publicist (New York Times, W.W. Norton, Basic Books), I'm currently available to write press releases and website copy as a freelancer.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- NA
- My professional associations:
- NA
Latest Activity
Patty Chang Anker commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'
"Thank you for the welcome, Elizabeth! Your piece "This" made me burn! Keep holding your head up high, I'm rooting for you."
Patty Chang Anker left a comment for Meagan Frank
"Meagan!! I'm so happy you reached out. 1) if the pics on my blog made you hungry, you are an ADVENTUROUS eater! 2) Your blog made me laugh out loud - I love that you live at 3 Ring Circus, USA and that you're dealing with the…"
Meagan Frank left a comment for Patty Chang Anker
"Welcome Patty! Looking at your blog made me hungry:). I love the premise of your blog...good for you that you are trying new things, and with a sense of humor. I look forward to getting to know you.
Meagan Frank
Choosing to Grow"
Patty Chang Anker commented on the group 'Mother Writer!'
"Hi fellow Mother Writers! I just joined Shewrites and I'm loving having company on this writing journey we're on. I am the mother of 2 girls with special needs and I write about facing fears and taking chances in midlife…"
Patty Chang Anker left a comment for Kelli Swearingen
"Thanks so much, Kelli! I'm looking forward to getting to know you and the other great mother writers in the group!"
Kelli Swearingen left a comment for Patty Chang Anker
"Welcome to Mother Writer,Patty! If you haven't already, feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer. kelli rodin (admin)"
Patty Chang Anker joined a group
Essay Writing
If first person narrative non-fiction and essay are your thing, or you would like to explore them and your voice join us.
Patty Chang Anker left a comment for Julia Barry
"Hi Julia, thanks for the warm welcome, loving shewrites already! Come take a peek at my dolled-up page, suggestions welcome :)"
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 9:28pm on February 17, 2011,
Meagan Frank said… - Welcome Patty! Looking at your blog made me hungry:). I love the premise of your blog...good for you that you are trying new things, and with a sense of humor. I look forward to getting to know you.
Meagan Frank
Choosing to Grow
- At 8:24pm on February 17, 2011,
Kelli Swearingen said… - Welcome to Mother Writer,Patty! If you haven't already, feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer.
kelli rodin
(admin)
- At 8:11am on February 17, 2011,
BookPRGirl said… Hi Patty! It's Laura. Welcome!
- At 11:18pm on February 15, 2011,
Julia Barry said… 
Hi Patty,
So glad you are here, and welcome to She Writes!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
Warm best,
Julia Barry
Social Community Manager @ She Writes
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