Herta Feely started writing fiction in grade school after leaving the former Soviet Union, but she didn't begin seriously tackling novel-writing until her 60s. Now people are saying her debut novel is one "every parent should read."Catch "Dream Jobs" during "The Why" on Mondays at 7 p.m. Eastern. Click here to check local listings.
Dream Jobs: Novelist
Got an unfinished novel in a desk drawer? Herta Feely proves it's never too late to finish your novel.
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