PJ Pierce, a freelance writer in Austin, introduces her newest book, "Let me tell you what I've learned:" Texas Wisewomen Speak, available in bookstores. In this collection of interviews, 25 well-known Texas women, ages 53 to 93, share the wisdom they've acquired through living unconventional lives.

The featured women represent a cross-section of career paths and ethnic groups, as well as all geographic areas of Texas. Their words reveal keen insights into topics such as motherhood, career challenges, being a minority, power, speaking out, and writing your own job description.