Lynne Golodner is a novelist writing about strong Jewish women and Jewish culture. She shares her background and journey as a writer, her focus on writing about Orthodox Jewish life, and the challenges and research involved.
Lynne set up her own independent publishing house for women over 40 with strong voices that need to be heard. This is a fascinating dive into an often hidden culture.
Her personal story is fascinating too. She became more religious and immersed herself in Orthodox Jewish life before eventually leaving Orthodoxy, and much of her writing draws on her knowledge and experience of a culture that can often be hidden from the outside world.
We talk about:
- How Lynne became a writer
- Writing about compelling Jewish characters
- Educating others about Jewish culture
- The role of food in Jewish culture
- The significance of hair covering in Jewish culture
- Becoming religious and then leaving Orthodoxy
- Career pivots and founding a publishing house
- Differences in perceptions of older women across cultures
- Benefits of self-publishing and challenges in the publishing industry
- Lessons learned in midlife
And more! It’s a fascinating conversation about writing, identity, culture, changing direction and becoming increasingly comfortable with who you are as you get older.
Lynne’s website: lynnegolodner.com
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Podcast: The Make Meaning Podcast
Lynne’s books:
Two Lifetimes (coming this October 20, 2026)
Cave Of Secrets – A Scotland Romance Novel
Hide & Seek – Jewish Women And Hair Covering
Living Inside – The Poetry Of Prayer
Mentioned in the interview: Beattie Deutsch | @marathonmother
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