This has been an enormously gratifying experience! To all of you who’ve checked out the blog announcement or written me words of congratulation and encouragement–I am humbled and grateful. Each and every word has helped during a huge transition for me. It is an overused expression that Writing is a solitary job. Still it’s true. … More You are awesome!

I am extremely proud to announce the release of my first novel. From the July newsletter at AffinityeBooks: Haere mai! Welcome to Affinity E-Book Press NZ LTD July 2011 Newsletter Barrett is taking centre stage this month with the release of her first ever novel, in e-book format, Damaged in Service. (Please note the printed version … More A Great Come ‘an Get it Day!

For those who may be interested. I have begun the revisons of book 2 in the series “Damaged” and hope to have Book 1 released in a couple of weeks. <<squeee!>> Sorry, just had to do that. All this business stuff, and PR stuff and planning…messes up the musing business. The fun part. The part … More Next up

…but I did promise a special teaser. Tha last two weeks have been a bit hectic because of leaving town, tending dogs, and taking a huge stash of self-promotional geegaw. This is new territory for me and a tad overwhelming. Anyhoo, I haven’t had time to put together an adequate ‘teaser’ from the book. Since … More I never promised you a Rose garden…

Because a picture is worth a thousand words… (double-click photo to see individual fires.) The smell of smoke, the lingering haze that creates spectacular horizons at dawn, dusk and full moon–these have been the daily occurences for the past  three weeks. Temps near 90, humidity 5-10% and relentless winds from 10-50mph. Folks, it’s dry and it’s dangerous. … More Wild Fires!