• Home
  • About Kim
    • Author Bio
    • Author FAQs
    • Other Writing
  • Books
    • Book Club Discussion
  • Events
    • Beaches, Bathrooms, and Books
  • Blog
  • Press
    • Press Kits
  • Contact Kim
  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Kimberly Dalferes | Author

Crazy, Southern, Irish Gal, Author

The Erma Zone

April 17, 2014 by Kim Dalferes

You're traveling through another dimension -- a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's a signpost up ahead. Your next stop: The Erma Zone. On New Year’s Day, son Jimmy threw down this gauntlet: Mom, what are YOU going to do this year to get out of YOUR comfort zone? He was just off to graduate school and I had asked him this same question. FYI, you are an official occupant of the middle-aged … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats Tagged With: amazon best sellers, baby boomers, blog, comfort zone, Dayton Ohio, emily dickinson, erma bombeck, erma bombeck writers workshop, ernest hemingway, I was in love with a short man once, Kim Dalferes, Kim Dalferes Author, Kimba, Kimberly Dalferes, left-handed, middle-aged, middle-aged cheap seats, nora roberts, The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats, women, writers

Is Bigger ALWAYS Better?

April 4, 2014 by Kim Dalferes

It used to be true that bigger was considered better. Big bank accounts, big cars, big houses were the battle cry. The pendulum seems to now be swinging back the other way. Financial independence is great, and being poor is no picnic, but the excessive wealth and greed of the 80’s and 90’s (see “Wolf of Wall Street”) is making way for a generation who doesn’t necessarily aspire to be part of the 1%. Gas-guzzling Hummers and SUVs are transitioning into fuel-efficient hybrids. McMansions have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats Tagged With: amazon best sellers, Audrey Hepburn, big feet, big feet women, blog, feet, I was in love with a short man once, Jacqueline Kennedy, Kate Winslet, Kim Dalferes, Kim Dalferes Author, Kimba, Meg Ryan, Michelle Obama, middle-aged, middle-aged cheap seats, Uma Therman, Wolf of Wall Street, women, writers

7th Sign of the Apocalypse

January 23, 2014 by Kim Dalferes

“Human sacrifice, dogs and cats, living together... mass hysteria!” Movie, please? That’s right, the great Bill Murray aka Dr. Peter Venkman, in that cinematic masterpiece: Ghostbusters.Why yes, Dr. Venkman, it could have been the end of the world, but a year later we’re still here, and we’ve morphed into dogs and cats peacefully cohabitating. Who knew? I am not a cat person – my friends and family know this. I have been a solid member of “Team Canine” all of my life. Yet, it’s been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats Tagged With: amazon best sellers, animal rescue, baby boomers, blended families, blog, canines, cats, cats and dogs, dog lover, dogs, felines, I was in love with a short man once, Kim Dalferes, Kim Dalferes Author, Kimba, Kimberly Dalferes, middle-aged, middle-aged cheap seats, The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats, women, writers

Shout-Outs for “I Was In Love With a Short Man Once”…

October 27, 2013 by Kim Dalferes

  Orangeberry Book Tours 2012 Hall of Fame:  http://www.orangeberrybooktours.com/    The Authors Show, 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading, Winner, 2012: http://50greatwritersyoushouldbereading.com/winners-previous-years/     The Five-Star Reviews Book Corner: Where readers go to find books with at least twenty-five 5-star reviews  -  http://www.victoriatwead.com/i-was-in-love-with-a-short-man-once/ AUTHORSdb selects "I Was In Love With a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Tagged With: amazon best sellers, blog, blog tour, I was in love with a short man once, Kim Dalferes, Kim Dalferes Author, Kimba, Kimberly Dalferes, middle-aged cheap seats, orangeberry, southern gal, The Authors Show, The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats, women, writers

How Do You Know She’s a Witch?

September 6, 2013 by Kim Dalferes

We have found a witch, may we burn her? How do you know she is a witch? She looks like one! “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” Hmm… what exactly does a witch look like? The sad truth is that by most estimates, up through the 1700s, 40,000 or more people were executed under suspicion of practicing witchcraft; based primarily upon their religious beliefs, independent or rebellious behaviors, and some interesting physical characteristics including… left-handedness. Being a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats Tagged With: amazon best sellers, baby boomers, blog, I was in love with a short man once, International left-hander day, Kim Dalferes, Kim Dalferes Author, Kimba, Kimberly Dalferes, left-handed, left-handed actors, left-handed presidents, left-handed scientists, left-handedness and witches, lefties, luck, middle-aged, middle-aged cheap seats, southpaw, The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats, unique, witchcraft, women, writers

Gone Fishin’

July 11, 2013 by Kim Dalferes

Back in 2005, I shocked the majority of my gal pals with my announcement that I would be heading to Alaska to go… wait for it… salmon fishing. This crazy southern Irish gal is a bit of a weird hybrid: love pretty pedicures, but will also happily get downright muddy in the garden. I’ll rabidly watch a football game, followed by my favorite DIY show on HGTV. I am as comfortable wearing a frilly dress as I am relaxing in torn jeans and a sweatshirt. However, fishing?! Here’s a little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats Tagged With: Alaska, amazon best sellers, baby boomers, blog, girls only, I was in love with a short man once, Kim Dalferes, Kim Dalferes Author, Kimba, Kimberly Dalferes, middle-aged, middle-aged cheap seats, salmon fishing, Sitka, southern gal, The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats, women, writers

For the Love of Gal Pals

June 28, 2013 by Kim Dalferes

I’ve often been called a “guy’s gal.” This is usually – I think – meant as a compliment. There are some stereotypically masculine pursuits that I do enjoy and which often lead me to rattling around in the boys’ club house. For example, I LOVE football. I’ve followed the Dolphins since 1972 and as many of you know, I am a somewhat crazed FSU fan – GO NOLES! I can fish, tell jokes (yes, especially dirty ones), and have been known to go shot for shot with the gentlemen at the bar. I have yet to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats Tagged With: amazon best sellers, baby boomers, blog, Cari Cucksey, Cleopatra, FSU, gal pals, Gertrude Stein, Go Noles, I was in love with a short man once, Janet Reno, Jennifer Lawrence, Katherine Hepburn, Kim Dalferes, Kim Dalferes Author, Kimba, Kimberly Dalferes, Mae West, Margaret Thatcher, middle-aged, middle-aged cheap seats, The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats, Tina Fey, women, writers

The Art of the Middle-Aged Swimsuit

June 14, 2013 by Kim Dalferes

Here we are in mid-June, firmly pressing into summer. The annual ritual of warming up, slowing down, and taking time off is upon us. Sunscreen: check. New summer read: check. I-Pod loaded with beach-themed music: check. Well-fitting yet comfy swim suit: Ugh. Damn. This happens to me every year. I’ve promised myself in the winter months I’ll work out more, eat less, shed a few pounds and buy myself a new swimsuit. And, if I’m being honest, every June I look at myself in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats Tagged With: amazon best sellers, blog, Glamour, I was in love with a short man once, Kim Dalferes, Kim Dalferes Author, Kimba, Kimberly Dalferes, Ladies Home Journal, middle-aged, middle-aged cheap seats, More magazine, southern, southern gal, summer, swimsuits, The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats, women, Women's Health, writers

Club Fifty

May 31, 2013 by Kim Dalferes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 4 million of us in the United States who claim 1963 as the year of our birth. We just squeaked into the “baby boomer generation” which officially includes those born between 1946 and 1964. Our sub-group (and many millions more world-wide) will collectively be joining “Club Fifty” this year; finishing our fifth decade here and realizing the not so shocking reality that we are now officially the older generation. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats Tagged With: 1963, AARP, amazon best sellers, baby boomers, babyboomers, blog, Club Fifty, I was in love with a short man once, julia childs, Kim Dalferes, Kim Dalferes Author, Kimba, Kimberly Dalferes, middle-aged, My Favorite Martian, quinquagenarian, Spiderman, The Beatles, The French Chef, The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats, Twin Lakes High School, women, writers

Know Your Audience: Stellar Advice or Sexist BS?

May 17, 2013 by Kim Dalferes

Awhile back I was having coffee with a fellow who I consider to be one of my writing and networking mentors. We were discussing this past year, my book, and the future of this blog. As we were sipping our lattes and talking about our latest projects, he noted that he admired how I’ve been able to really drill down to my target audience: women; of a certain age; who like to laugh and share their wisdom. I agreed and noted how much I was enjoying this creative work. I shared that I’ve been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats Tagged With: amazon best sellers, blog, I was in love with a short man once, Kim Dalferes, Kim Dalferes Author, Kimba, Kimberly Dalferes, know your audience, middle-aged, middle-aged cheap seats, sexism, women, women's issues, writer unboxed, writers

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • Next Page »

Hello!

Author photo #2 in colorI hope you enjoy your time here and that you come back often. Wondering what makes me tick? This favorite quote from one of the grand dames of writing, Erma Bombeck, might help: Hook 'em with the lead. Hold 'em with laughter. Exit with a quip they won't forget. This seems to be a good overall life goal, don’t you think?

Hello!

Author photo #2 in colorWelcome to The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats,  the blog of Kimba Dalferes: slayer of king salmon, estate sale junkie, sometimes writes books.
Read More...

Beaches, Bathrooms, and Books!

What kind of bum are you: beach or bowl?

Sahar bathroom picKimba’s books have been called both “beach reads” and “bathroom reads.” She prefers beach reads, but hey, if the size 11 shoe fits…Read More...

Kim Dalferes’ Latest Book…

Crazy Southern Irish Gal Two-Book Bundle

Humor writer Kimberly “Kimba” Dalferes dishes on a wide variety of topics–from days of her youth spent blissfully on the shores of Florida’s beaches to menopause and empty nests–in her nonfiction collection Crazy Southern Irish Gal Two-Book Bundle. In both titles: I Was In Love With a Short Man Once and Magic Fishing Panties, Dalferes’ crazy Southern Irish gal perspective inspires her illustrations of life’s quirky twists and turns. Together, these books offer descriptive and colorful essays on subjects such as getting a tattoo in midlife, unique uses for kitty litter, handling a rabid bat, public speaking gone wrong, and naked hot-tubbing in Vegas. Dalferes skillfully weaves what at first glance may appear to be dissimilar themes into a tapestry that invokes her life’s motto: live out loud, laugh often, and ‘occasionally’ drink tequila. Now available through Amazon Kindle.

Search

Upcoming Events

There are no events to display

Author Hangouts

Beaches Bathroom Books Header sm
logo for A.Lbadge-ba50-final bombeck-writers-workshop lakerMagazineMasthead VWC-Logo-Master---97-years badge

The Archive


Goodreads reviews for I Was in Love with a Short Man Once

Reviews from Goodreads.com

Random Kimba Musings

Upcoming Events

"Bringing Your Book to the World: Book Launches, Signings, and Publicity", 2017 Virginia Writers Club Symposium, Charlottesville, VA, Saturday, August 5, 2017 http://www.virginiawritersclub.org/event-2484727

MORE INFO COMING SOON - Bridgewater Plaza Fall Festival, Saturday, October 14, 2017, Moneta, VA

"What's Creative About Nonfiction?", Reston Regional Library, Fairfax, VA, Monday, November 13, 2017, 7:00 p.m. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/rr/

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Copyright © 2022 Kimberly Dalferes · Customized by Elaine Griffin Designs · Built on the Genesis Framework