Keeping Memories Alive: Caroline Levine on Ageless, Her Grandmother's Novel

What do you do when your grandmother passes before seeing her debut novel . . . debut?

If you are Caroline Levine, you honor your grandma’s legacy by bringing her genre-bending, sci fi novel to as many audiences as possible. Please join us to celebrate Renée Schaeffer’s final work exploring immortality, perseverance, and optimism against the odds. This is the ultimate symbol of love from granddaughter to grandma.

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About Renée Schaeffer

Renée Schaeffer was a lifelong New Yorker and a self-taught writer who had always been fascinated by technology and where it may lead us. She channeled this curiosity into crafting her debut novel, Ageless, her life's work and passion project. Renée dedicated herself to bringing Ageless to fruition, a labor of love that spanned the course of a few decades. Renée never gave up on her dream, and finally put the bow on her work just before she passed away in October 2023.

About the Book

Ageless is a genre-bending novel that mixes elements of classic sci-fi with historical fiction, chronicling the journey of Naissa, a woman who lives from 1850 to 2118. Renée poured much of herself into the story: Naissa’s name means “rebirth” and Renée means “reborn.” The novel is a testament to the perseverance of both women, exploring love, loss, and a search for identity. Renée is a beloved grandmother, wife, and friend — and now, an author. 

About Caroline Levine

Caroline Levine is the proud granddaughter of Renée Schaeffer who shares her deep passion for social and environmental justice. She received her M.S. Master of Science in Sustainability Management at Columbia University where she is now a Teaching Assistant for two courses. She fuses this ethos with her creative work as the former Senior Fashion Editor and Managing Editor for Blush Magazine, the Fashion Institute of Technology's student-run publication. Caroline most recently co-authored a thought leadership piece for the Global Reporting Initiative and has worked and consulted for NGOs and brands across the fashion industry. She is currently working on the launch of her vintage collective in 2025.