Twenty Over Sixty anthology features stories by authors over 60

The short story anthology ‘Twenty Over Sixty’, edited by Beth Weinhouse and David Galef, features twenty stories written by authors over the age of sixty. Published by Regal House Publishing, the collection aims to provide a counterpoint to media stereotypes of aging by showcasing the lives of older adults as vibrant and fulfilling.

The anthology includes contributions from notable literary figures such as Joyce Carol Oates and Paul Theroux, alongside writers like Eileen Pollack and Rebecca Keller. Themes within the collection range from nostalgia and romance to humor and the complexities of later life.

Editors Weinhouse and Galef, who previously collaborated on the ‘Twenty Over 40’ anthology, noted that the project was inspired by their own experiences approaching sixty and a desire to see more robust, interesting depictions of this life stage in fiction.