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Kimberley Barnes is a marketing professional turned debut author who knows firsthand the roller coaster of menopause. After building a successful career in marketing, including 15 years in the wine industry, she found herself navigating the unpredictable twists of hot flashes, sleepless nights, and emotional turbulence. Determined to break the silence around menopause, Kimberley set out to create a relatable, humour-forward narrative that doesn't sugarcoat the challenges but embraces the chaos with a wink and a glass of wine. Welcome to the Club: A Menopause Thriller is a candid, witty, and heartfelt invitation to laugh, cry, and commiserate over the shared experiences that unite women everywhere. This book is perfect for women seeking insight, humour, and connection during midlife, whether balancing careers, family, or personal well-being. Readers will recognize the relatable ups and downs of perimenopause and beyond, from hot flashes to sleepless nights, all told with honesty, warmth, and levity. Kimberley lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband and three grown children. When she's not writing or navigating the ups and downs of menopause, she enjoys exploring local wineries, experimenting in the kitchen, tending her garden, and taking on hands-on projects around the house.

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Laughter truly is the best medicine! Kim brings humour and honesty to the ""change"" we all fear, normalizing the chaos of menopause and reminding us we're not alone. Pauline, Winnipeg MB With courage and authenticity, Kim sheds light on the unspoken sides of menopause. Her writing empowers women to embrace themselves fully and navigate this transition with grace and self-care. Lisa, Medicine Hat, AB A refreshingly honest account of a journey through menopause reminding all of us to appreciate our health and vitality at every age, finding the humorous moments along the way, and knowing that we are not alone. A great read. Patricia, Victoria BC A great resource for women, but truly everyone who has a woman in their life should read it, too. There's still so little understanding of what menopause is really like, how excruciating it can be, and how far even a bit of openness, education, and compassion could go in making women's lives easier during the 'pause. Dania, Gabriola Island, BC I laughed until I cried, but Kim doesn't shy away from the horrifying reality behind the hot flashes, sleepless nights, and chaos. She makes you see-and feel-the inner dialogue while still finding the humour in it all. Betty Ann, Kamloops, BC Kim offers an enjoyable and funny look at her journey through menopause. Her honesty and humour make the book relatable and uplifting, while she gently reminds women of all ages to embrace our inner beauty, prioritize self-care and physical activity, and nurture meaningful friendships. It's a heartfelt reminder that this stage of life can be met with wisdom, strength and plenty of laughter! Laurie, Regina, SK Hot flashes, mood swings, and midnight&nbs

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Kimberley Barnes is a marketing professional turned debut author who knows firsthand the roller coaster of menopause. After building a successful career in marketing, including 15 years in the wine industry, she found herself navigating the unpredictable twists and turns of hot flashes, sleepless nights, and emotional turbulence. Passionate about women's issues and determined to break the silence around menopause, Kimberley set out to create a relatable, lighthearted narrative that doesn't sugarcoat the challenges but embraces the chaos with a wink and a glass of wine. Her debut book, Welcome to the Club, A Menopause Thriller, is an invitation to laugh, cry, and commiserate over the shared experiences that unite women everywhere.She currently lives in the beautiful British Columbia, Canada, with her husband and is the proud mother of three grown children. When she's not writing or navigating the ups and downs of menopause, she enjoys exploring local wineries and embracing her creative side, whether that's experimenting in the kitchen, nurturing her garden, or taking on a hands-on project around the house.

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