Kathy Lette has spent 40 years making us laugh out loud with her side-splitting stories.
The Aussie author has now penned 19 books, including the controversial teen classic Puberty Blues - which was turned into a feature film and TV show.
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Now, the author has released a saucy new novel about breaking free at 50, the power of female friendship, and proving that women only get better with age.
This is a book about women ageing disgracefully, Lette said.
Its saying to women its okay for once in your life to have some fun - because so many women are tethered to the kitchens by our aprons and heartstrings.
But when the kids start to leave home, women can finally put themselves first for a change.
I thought at my age, Id be sitting at home knitting my own bus pass - but I dont feel like that at all. I feel like swinging off a chandelier with a toyboy between my teeth.
So this is a book thats all about that, and saying to women, have fun and be frivolous. Enjoy yourself. Its a comedy with a lot of girl talk.
The novel, titled HRT, Husband Replacement Therapy, also touches on divorce.
The majority of divorces in Australia now are actually initiated by women, Lette said.
The two chief times are when the last kid finishes school or when the husband retires.
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As a woman ages, her estrogen drops and her testosterone comes up - so she gets a little bit more selfish and more like a bloke.
For men, its the opposite - they want to stay at home and nest, but the womans like, Ive nested. Theres a real difference between what older men and women they want, so I thought it would be an interesting area to explore.
I dont see divorce as a failure - I just see it as a change. It is okay to have a second act.
Kathy Lettes new book is out now - find out more here.
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