The Author Barrett is gleefully back on the prairie after 12 days on the road. It’s hot, dry, and breezy–but comfortable inside–PLUS it’s not moving. Sunday the 10th, I set out for Minneapolis with my car loaded with snacks and entertainment. My enthusiasm carried me to Tucumcari and through the corner of Texas and Oklahoma. The … More A Long Days Journey
Things are hopping around the Manse this week.(not that you could guess by the picture) Washing machines, vacuuming, suitcases being shuffled, and the requisite visit from the plumber-because-the cooler-ain’t coolin’. All this in preparation for a road trip to the Midwest. Next stop–Minneapolis, MN! Well, not exactly…probably somewhere in sunny Kansas. Eventually, Minnesota for the 8th … More Excitement in the air
It’s just about two months before the 8th annual Golden Crown Literary Society convention–where it all stared. Two years ago–with the help of Diane Gaidry, my very supportive Life Coach–I cobbled together some presentation packets for pitches, sent five chapters of my fledgling novel to the mentor program, and packed a bag for Orlando. The … More feelin’ the love
The 2010 GCLS was the first time I met Amy. I’d read her book and was gobsmacked! It was unlike any other. More importantly, Amy is a warm, genuine person who took time with a shy newbie. When I recently asked her to participate in a blog swap, she readily agreed and it’s been a … More Author Amy Dawson Robertson ~ Interview
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