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The modern woman: A woman determined to do things her way; who has a vision in her mind of her ideal life, and then goes out and makes it happen… on her terms and timeline.

That, according to Elizabeth Lyons, a Phoenix author, inspirational humorist, wife, and mother of five kids, two dogs, and a fish.

“I am a complete pessimist by birth. I was glass half-empty until I was 30, and it just wasn’t working for me,” said Valley author, Elizabeth Lyons.

So Elizabeth Lyons transformed her life, and is now embracing being the modern woman she describes.

She recently released her third book, “You Cannot Be Serious,” a savvy self-help guide available on www.amazon.com. The reckless read highlights 32 rules Lyons suggests all women follow to secure a sense of stability.