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They Aren't Even Trying Anymore

The A's, B's, and DD's of Getting Older — a funny, honest collection of essays for every woman who's ever laughed, or cried, at what her body's up to lately.

  • It's like gabbing with a good friend who truly understands you and sharing a good laugh. (Or cry).

    Ana Sneed · Amazon
  • I laughed a lot while reading this and at times thought to myself, wow... I guess I'm not the only one going through this!

    Doreen Fournier · Amazon
  • It feels like an older best friend sharing the adventures of aging, all the things your mom never told you.

    Jasmine Robinson · Amazon
  • This is a book where I would hang my DO NOT DISTURB ME UNTIL I'M DONE READING sign on my door knob!

    Joni Enders · Amazon
  • A refreshing and hilarious take on the journey of getting older as a woman.

    TMG · Amazon
  • Be prepared to laugh, cry and nod in recognition as you journey through these delightful stories.

    Nancy · Amazon
  • This book is relatable and funny on so many levels. I was laughing out loud while reading 'about myself' on many of the pages.

    James · Amazon
  • Loved everything about this book. Would have loved to have this thirty years ago.

    Amazon customer
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Hollie Grimaldi-Flores

Hollie Grimaldi-Flores is a Storyteller

With a gift for finding humor in life's challenges, Hollie spent two decades in radio and has written her local newspaper column since 2015. Her sixtieth birthday — and one very honest look in the mirror — became the spark for her debut book.

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From the blog May 4, 2025

Youth and Adulthood

The latest essay from “My Eyes Are Up Here” — Hollie's honest, funny take on where youth ends and the rest of it begins.

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