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Mimi Wahlfeldt

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in Poughkeepsie, New York, The United States

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https://AuthorMimi.com

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Contemporary, Fiction, Chick Lit

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March 2016

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After an earlier-than-expected retirement, I dove into writing fiction. Before that, my primary writing experience was work-related, centering around marketing: newsletters, press releases, and promotional articles for local newspapers and company websites.

My debut novel, "Forks & Knives," was published in August 2024 by Black Rose Writing. I consider it literary women's fiction, but it's also a fictionalized autobiography. The actual story of my first marriage is not told in a linear manner, nor are the characters true reflections of the real people who lived that path. But "Forks & Knives" offers readers a "what if" view of a marriage marred by alcoholism and codependency. If you've ever wondered what those forks in the road of your life
After an earlier-than-expected retirement, I dove into writing fiction. Before that, my primary writing experience was work-related, centering around marketing: newsletters, press releases, and promotional articles for local newspapers and company websites.

My debut novel, "Forks & Knives," was published in August 2024 by Black Rose Writing. I consider it literary women's fiction, but it's also a fictionalized autobiography. The actual story of my first marriage is not told in a linear manner, nor are the characters true reflections of the real people who lived that path. But "Forks & Knives" offers readers a "what if" view of a marriage marred by alcoholism and codependency. If you've ever wondered what those forks in the road of your life might have looked like if you'd made other choices along the way, I hope you'll find the novel interesting and even empowering.

NOTE: In October 2026, the rights to "F & K" reverted to me, and I republished the book through Little Key Publishing with a new cover. The NEWEST version of the book is the one with the young woman at a crossroads, looking over her shoulder at the other possible path. She's wondering, "What if I travel down that road instead?" Be sure to purchase THAT book, as the previous version is no longer carried by Black Rose Writing.

In the spring of 2025, my husband Stephen and I started Little Key Publishing. We published my second novel, "DARE," through that imprint. Then, in October 2026, we published TWO new books: my third, "Whatever Comes Next" (speculative literary fiction), and Stephen's debut novel, "Covered Tracks" (mystery/crime drama).

I credit my love of writing to my parents, two of the smartest self-educated people I ever knew, both avid readers. They taught me the power of storytelling and how words can empower, educate, and build bridges to compassion and understanding.

Together, Stephen and I have successfully raised four wonderful children, and we enjoy spending time with them and our grandchildren--all in Colorado! When we're not making stuff up (!), we love to travel, manage our fantasy football teams, see live theater, and read. I'm also a passionate scrapbooker who is trying to practice the lessons of yin yoga. Practice is the key word there. ...more

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Reinventing Ourselves

“We were born for reinvention—to remake our lives, to bring back and revive our true purpose and potential. We are here to be changed and to make change, not to remain static.”
- Caren Merrick, serial entrepreneur

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Average rating: 4.67 · 80 ratings · 64 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Forks & Knives: A Marriage at the Crossroads of Addiction and Codependency 4.63 avg rating — 43 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	DARE 4.63 avg rating — 24 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forks & Knives 4.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2024 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Whatever Comes Next 4.88 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Mimi Wahlfeldt liked Tom Smailes's review of Covered Tracks: Death at the top of the Rockies: "First time novelist strikes it rich with “Covered Tracks.” Suspenseful writing with engaging characters, Neal Steffens captures our attention and surprises us at the end. Can’t wait for novel #2! "
Oct 31, 2026 03:10PM · see review
Mimi Wahlfeldt rated a book it was amazing Memory Mine by Gordon MacKinney (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I had the privilege of being an early reader of "Memory Mine." MacKinney's ability to balance the layering of background information while moving the story forward is exceptional, and if you like plot twists? This book offers several. But most import ...more
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Mimi Wahlfeldt rated a book it was amazing In the Realm of Ash and Sorrow by Kenneth W. Harmon (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Powerful and thought-provoking Beautifully written, "In the Realm of Ash and Sorrow" is an emotional journey back in time that wraps readers up in universal questions of morality, mortality, and meaning. Set against the backdrop of WWII and man's inh ...more
Dec 01, 2025 09:53AM · like · see review
Mimi Wahlfeldt voted for The River Is Waiting as Readers' Favorite Fiction in the Final Round of the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards. Cast Your Vote
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Mimi Wahlfeldt rated a book it was amazing Rat Town Blues: Slag Ferguson, Book One by Brian Kaufman	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Readers who enjoy a good detective story with intriguing characters will be pulled into "Rat Town Blues" from the first chapter. Knowing this is the first of two books is extra-exciting! As Private Investigator "Slag" Ferguson unravels the case brough ...more
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Mimi Wahlfeldt rated a book really liked it All the Men I've Loved Again by Christine Pride	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Having read--and loved--Christine Pride's two previously published books, co-written with Jo Piazza, I was intrigued to read her first foray into solo authorship. Even though I enjoyed this book, it wasn't as meaty as the others. I'm chalking this up ...more
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Mimi Wahlfeldt rated a book it was amazing Death Grip (Marcotte and Collins Investigative Thrillers Book 4) by Travis Tougaw (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I thought “Captives” was my favorite book in Tougaw’s Marcotte & Collins series until I read “Death Grip.” This fourth installment kept me engaged and pulling for the good guys every time I flipped a page. The detective team’s investigation skills we ...more
Oct 23, 2025 10:11PM · like · see review
Mimi Wahlfeldt is now following Elaine Stock Author of We Shall Not Shatter
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