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Myron Ward

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Bakersfield

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https://www.soloagernovel.com

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Robert Bolano, Octavio Paz, Neil Gaiman, Mikhail Bulgakov,
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A lifelong storyteller, Myron Ward, the author of "Solo Agers: Kakistocracy" blends professional insight with personal experience. Hailing from Bakersfield, California, he served as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps before embarking on a two-decade journey that spanned across various artistic endeavors, from an award-winning playwright, screenwriter to a Financial Advisor

Facing the likelihood of not having children at 45, he grappled with defining oneself outside traditional family roles. This introspection deepened when his father, a dedicated entrepreneur of 40 years, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Witnessing his father's struggle and the harsh realities of eldercare ignited a profound concern: how could someone wh A lifelong storyteller, Myron Ward, the author of "Solo Agers: Kakistocracy" blends professional insight with personal experience. Hailing from Bakersfield, California, he served as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps before embarking on a two-decade journey that spanned across various artistic endeavors, from an award-winning playwright, screenwriter to a Financial Advisor

Facing the likelihood of not having children at 45, he grappled with defining oneself outside traditional family roles. This introspection deepened when his father, a dedicated entrepreneur of 40 years, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Witnessing his father's struggle and the harsh realities of eldercare ignited a profound concern: how could someone who contributed so much to society be reduced to possibly spending his final days in an underfunded institution?

Drawing from his experience as a financial advisor, he understands the looming retirement crisis and the staggering $100 trillion in unfunded healthcare obligations threatening middle-class families. These aren't just numbers—they represent real people facing unimaginable challenges. Observing the silent struggles of aging baby boomers and millennials fueled his determination to shed light on these critical issues.

"Solo Agers: Kakistocracy" is the culmination of this journey—a narrative born from empathy and a desire to give voice to the voiceless. Through fiction, he amplifies the plight of elderly solo agers, speculating on grave possibilities to provoke thought and inspire change. His highest aspiration is to influence how society perceives the elderly and to spark dialogue that could lead to meaningful policy reform in healthcare and retirement.

An avid exerciser, voracious reader, and perpetual student of life, he approaches each day with relentless curiosity. His dedication to understanding our world's complexities shines through in his writing, inviting readers to confront unsettling truths and consider the societal choices shaping our future. ...more

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How Stories Shape Our World: Reflections from ‘Solo Agers’

There’s this moment I keep coming back to, a memory that reminds me just how deeply a story can shape our understanding of life. I’m eight years old, and my mother is looking at me—really looking at me—while telling me about her addiction. In that instant, the safe, familiar world I thought I knew cracked open. I glimpsed something raw, human, and complicated behind her eyes. I didn’t have the lan Read more of this blog post »

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“The only thing settling their resolve is a corpse's confirmation that the dirty work is done.
Paycheck earned.
Weekend reserved.
Bang the wife. Beat the kids.
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(Solo Agers: Book 1: Kakistocracy)”
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