Rocking the Second Act
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Full of middle age rage, Veronica writes a story about women like her - forgotten, underestimated, and ready to make some noise.
She never expected the internet to love it.
She definitely didn't expect a TV deal.
But now? She's front and centre in the second act of her life-and it's loud, messy, and possibly the best thing she's ever done.
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