Novelist Nora Roberts on Embracing Joy and Focusing on What's Important

With 217 titles to hit the New York Times bestseller list in genres ranging from romance to mystery to fantasy, it’s obvious that Nora Roberts knows how to tell a great story. And after one chat with the Maryland native, it’s clear she’s equally skilled at sharing advice that inspires us to be the heroines of our own lives.The 70-year-old grandmother and wife loves spending time with her family and tending her garden, yet is also a disciplined pro who has penned more than 200 novels over the past 40 years, including Hideaway, Year One, and the In Death series.But Nora has also seen her share of struggle. From divorcing her first husband, being a single parent, balancing her career with her family life, and most recently braving the fearful isolation of the pandemic.“This year has been the most difficult time,” she admits to Woman’s World. “It’s been so hard not being able to see my family and friends. But even though this time has been full of pain, struggle, and anxiety, I believe you...