Welcome to the Club
A Menopause Thriller
Published on 14. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
86 pages
978-1-0699690-0-2 (ISBN)
Description
Kimberley Barnes is a marketing professional turned debut author who knows firsthand the roller coaster of menopause. After building a successful career in marketing, including 15 years in the wine industry, she found herself navigating the unpredictable twists of hot flashes, sleepless nights, and emotional turbulence.
Determined to break the silence around menopause, Kimberley set out to create a relatable, humour-forward narrative that doesn't sugarcoat the challenges but embraces the chaos with a wink and a glass of wine. Welcome to the Club: A Menopause Thriller is a candid, witty, and heartfelt invitation to laugh, cry, and commiserate over the shared experiences that unite women everywhere.
This book is perfect for women seeking insight, humour, and connection during midlife, whether balancing careers, family, or personal well-being. Readers will recognize the relatable ups and downs of perimenopause and beyond, from hot flashes to sleepless nights, all told with honesty, warmth, and levity.
Kimberley lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband and three grown children. When she's not writing or navigating the ups and downs of menopause, she enjoys exploring local wineries, experimenting in the kitchen, tending her garden, and taking on hands-on projects around the house.
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Kimberley Barnes is a marketing professional turned debut author who knows firsthand the roller coaster of menopause. After building a successful career in marketing, including 15 years in the wine industry, she found herself navigating the unpredictable twists and turns of hot flashes, sleepless nights, and emotional turbulence. Passionate about women's issues and determined to break the silence around menopause, Kimberley set out to create a relatable, lighthearted narrative that doesn't sugarcoat the challenges but embraces the chaos with a wink and a glass of wine. Her debut book, Welcome to the Club, A Menopause Thriller, is an invitation to laugh, cry, and commiserate over the shared experiences that unite women everywhere.She currently lives in the beautiful British Columbia, Canada, with her husband and is the proud mother of three grown children. When she's not writing or navigating the ups and downs of menopause, she enjoys exploring local wineries and embracing her creative side, whether that's experimenting in the kitchen, nurturing her garden, or taking on a hands-on project around the house.